- Poland: Emil Wasacz, Polish minister responsible or privatisation, announced that the year 2000 would be that of all records for this type of operation. Following revenue of 7 bn zlotys in 1998, the Polish State pocketed 13.3 bn zlotys in 1999 (or some $3.3 bn) and expects a record of $5 bn this year. Over half this amount, or $3 bn, should come from the privatisation of the national telecommunications operator TP SA, of which 25 to 35% of the shares should move into the hands of strategic...