Thirty three years later, the Government of Guyana divested 50 percent of its ownership and control and the company was renamed Guyana Power & Light Inc.

In February 2010, the Government of Uganda divested from the new pharmaceutical plant by selling its shares, "at cost" to Quality Chemical Industries Limited.

In June 2005, the Government of Uganda divested 60% of its shares in NIC.

However, after the year 2000, the Government divested of its shares, and the privatization of the bank was complete.

Mr. D'Alema has said repeatedly that the Government will divest itself of its remaining "golden share" sometime this year.

Ironically, La Compagnie Financière Edmond de Rothschild eventually became known for its expertise in helping the Government divest itself of nationalized businesses.

Paradoxically, the bank soon became known for its expertise in helping the Government divest itself of nationalized businesses.

In the last six years, under President Ramos, the Government has divested itself of everything from the national airline to electric power systems, banks to water supplies - or is in the process of doing so.

In 1999, the Government of Uganda divested its 49% shareholding, returning full ownership of BOBU to BBI.

Lucent, Cisco and other American equipment companies are facing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in many overseas markets as Governments divest the telephone companies they once owned and allow competitors to take root.