government divestment
Government divestment refers to the deliberate process undertaken by a government to sell off its assets, investments, or holdings, often in the form of stocks, bonds, or publicly traded companies. This action is aimed at reducing the government's involvement or ownership in certain sectors or industries, typically in pursuit of economic reforms, privatization, or to reallocate resources.
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