With unsuccessful attempts at stifling organized crime, organized crime groups took control of a significant amount of large, vital, and previously state-owned corporations and businesses.

He also worked as legal adviser for several state-owned corporations, municipalities, and banks.

By 2008, these state-owned corporations have become increasingly dynamic largely contributing to the increase in revenue for the state.

As of 2008, there were 150 state-owned corporations directly under the central government.

Specific measures against trade included the prohibition of the import of agricultural goods, textiles, shellfish, steel, iron, uranium and the products of state-owned corporations.