| Abstract: | The role of public enterprises in Ethiopia is manifested in the
quantum of capital they command and the magnitude of the
economy’s dependence on such enterprises. Essential services such
as electricity, telecommunication, shipping and logistics, transport
and the like are mainly, if not solely, provided by public enterprises.
Owing to the dearth of research on the subject, there is the need for
conceptual clarity on the notion and the legal forms (or designations)
of such enterprises. Leafing through the relevant laws, one
encounters many definitions. Moreover, the form or designation of
public enterprises and the diversity of the legislation applicable
thereof necessitate inquiry into the concept and their characteristics. |
