Sub-national and Municipal PPPs

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While large infrastructure projects grab the attention of central government, infrastructure investment is important also at the sub-national level. Sub-national entities and governments including municipalities and provinces provide many essential and basic infrastructure services, such as solid waste management, water and electricity, health care, education, urban passenger transport, street lighting. The traditional sources of financing are often inadequate to fund local and regional investment needs and local agencies often lack capacity and resources to deliver quality services. The sub-national entities often hold land in strategic locations which may be attractive to the private sector for commercial development. Private sector engagement through public-private partnership (PPP) projects at the provincial and local level can deliver infrastructure and service improvements at the local level whilst providing opportunities for the private sector.

The scope for municipal and sub-national PPP projects is vast and this section looks at the main sub-sectors where PPPs are being developed, as well as legal and regulatory frameworks at the sub-national level.

Project Documents by Sub-Sector

Subsections

Energy Saving and Urban Renewable Projects Find sample projects on energy saving and urban renewable in this section.
Energy-Efficient Street Lighting PPPs Street lighting is an essential public service typically provided by public authorities at the sub-national and… more
Solar Power Energy Solar power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity through the use of solar cells, i.e., photovoltaic cells, or… more
Rural Electrification Funds: Sample Operational… To generate solutions for rural electrification in Africa, an innovative program, the Africa Electrification Initiative… more
Grain Storage PPPs PPP projects for grain storage can be done through a variety of models depending on policy imperatives of governments… more
PPP in Health This page introduces the topic of PPPs in Health with a range of examples of how PPPs are designed in developing and… more
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) PPPs While municipalities are generally responsible for solid waste services, the private sector has long been involved in… more
Public-Private Partnerships for Transport Sample legislation and agreements related to PPP in the transportation sector, including airports, ports, roads and… more
Urban Passenger Transport As cities grow and traffic congestion increases, governments are looking increasingly for alternatives to encourage a… more
Municipal Parking Municipalities and other sub-national agencies are turning to the private sector to develop multi-level car parks or… more
PPPs for Public Markets Malls and Slaughter…
Public Market - Philippines Summary of a BOT established in 1991 in Mandaluyong City (UNDP) Public Market - India… more
Bus Shelters, Stations and Terminals
Bus Shelters India Under the PPP model in India, the concessionaire builds and maintains bus shelters and enjoys the… more
Water & Sanitation PPPs Resources, toolkits, and documents on water and sanitation sector reform, regulation and PPP projects. (This section… more
Sub-national and Municipal Policies Laws and… Find related legislation on Sub-National PPPs.
Guidance Manuals for Local Governments
General Global: The Municipal Public-Private Partnership Framework Asia India: Creating an enabling… more
Municipal Public-Private Partnership Framework The Municipal PPP Framework is a tool developed specifically for local governments to help them understand and… more
Further Readings on Sub-national PPPs
What do mothers-in-law and national PPP structures have in common? by Jeff Delmon. The World Bank Group—with… more

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