The Port Reform Toolkit is aimed to provide policymakers and practitioners with effective decision support in undertaking sustainable and well-considered reforms of public institutions that provide, direct, and regulate port services in developing countries. In particular the purpose of the Toolkit is to provide public officials with support in:

  Understanding the needs, challenges, and risks for sector reform and institutional redesign that are emerging from the changing business environment surrounding port operations.

  Choosing among options for private sector participation and analyzing their implications for redefining interdependent operational, regulatory, and legal relationships between public and private parties.

  Preparing legislation, contracts, and institutional charters to govern private sector participation.

  Managing the transition to increased private sector involvement.