Articles

Making Public Assets Visible

Measurement before management.

Reform begins with clarity. Many governments lack a consolidated view of their commercial assets. Without visibility, there can be no accountability or performance discipline.

Professionalising Public Ownership

From political control to disciplined portfolio management.

Once assets are visible, they must be governed professionally. Reform requires arm’s-length ownership, portfolio discipline and clear mandates.

Strengthening the Public Balance Sheet

From assets to fiscal resilience.

Professional asset management is not an end in itself. It strengthens public net worth, improves fiscal space and reduces long-term vulnerability.

Alignment with International Financial Institutions
The approach outlined in these articles is consistent with evolving international practice,
including IMF work on public sector balance sheets, net worth and fiscal transparency.

Detter & Co contributes to this discussion through applied reform experience.