A framework for analysis that focusses on options for structuring and funding the State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) is required in order to apply concepts and information more effectively to policy analysis and program creation. Regardless of the political or economic driving reason for SOE organisation, the requirements of the people must be met in developing countries necessitate that the strategy be viewed from this angle. The types of SOEs and the applicability of fiscal federalism are examined in this article. There are certain lessons to be learnt from the past, and a bad policy can have unintended repercussions. Strategies must be developed for the organisation of SOEs while taking into account the various starting situations.