Laws and Regulations Generally Promoting SMEs/Local Content
Listed below are some sample laws and regulations that promotes SMEs or Local Content :
Promotion of SMEs/Local Content in Public Procurement Laws and Regulation
Visit Laws and Regulations on Inclusion of SMEs in PPPs for more examples or download the summary of sample provisions here.
Promotion of SME Participation in PPP Laws and Regulation
For more examples, go to Laws and Regulations on Inclusion of SMEs in PPPs or download the summary of sample provisions here.
Examples of Policies that Incorporate Existing Operators into New PPPs
This situation is quite common in the transportation sector, especially in where a new transportation system such as bus rapid transit is created. Examples of countries that have had to face this situation are Colombia and Peru (see below). The governments of these countries recognized the policy need to allow existing operators to be included in the new system, and structured the PPP to allow for such considerations.
Laws and Regulations on Inclusion of SMEs in PPPs
Also included are examples of laws and regulations supporting local content, which often has the effect of also supporting SMEs. SME inclusion or local content provisions relating to PPPs can be found in several different places in the legal framework, including in:
SMEs and PPPs
Among the many benefits that PPPs can bring, PPPs can build local capacity and expertise (resulting in more cost efficiencies), encourage increased competition, and create opportunities for broader economic growth. To enjoy such benefits, involving small and medium enterprises (SMEs)* in PPPs is key.
PPPs by Topic
Find more information about the following topics related to public private partnerships.