PPP Reference Guide

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Recommendation of the Council on Principles for Public Governance of Public-Private Partnerships (OECD 2012)

The Principles for Public Governance of Public-Private Partnerships can help governments get PPPs right, by providing best practices based on Member country experiences with what works (and what…

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Key References - PPP Cycle

Practical Guidance on Implementing PPP Projects - PPP Program MaterialAU. 2015. National Public Private Partnership Guidelines - Volume 2: Practitioners' Guide. Canberra: Commonwealth of…

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Dealing with Unsolicited Proposals

An unsolicited proposal (USP) is a proposal made by a private party to undertake a PPP project, submitted at the initiative of the private firm, rather than in response to a request from the…

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Managing PPP Contracts

Managing PPP contracts involves monitoring and enforcing the PPP contract requirements; and managing the relationship between the public and private partners. The contract management stage spans the…

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Managing PPP Transactions

In the transaction stage, the government selects the private party that will implement the PPP. This process will also determine the effective terms of the contract. This stage follows the…

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Designing PPP Contracts

The PPP contract is at the center of the partnership, defining the relationship between the parties, their respective rights and responsibilities, allocating risk, and providing mechanisms for…

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Structuring PPP Projects

"Structuring a PPP project" means allocating responsibilities, rights, and risks to each party to the PPP contract. This allocation is defined in detail in the contract. Project structuring is…

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Appraising Potential PPP Projects

Potential PPP projects must undergo an appraisal process to ensure that developing and implementing them makes sense. For any proposed PPP project, there are five key criteria that governments should…

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Identifying PPP Projects

The first step towards a successful PPP is identifying a potential PPP project. Since a PPP is a public investment, most successful PPP projects originate from the broader public investment planning…

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Municipal and other subnational PPPs

Subnational governments including states, provinces, and municipalities provide many essential and basic infrastructure services, especially in water and sanitation and urban transport. Some…

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Broader PPP Program Governance

The executive branch of government is largely responsible for implementing PPP projects. The processes and institutional responsibilities described in PPP Processes and Institutional Responsibilities…

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Public Financial Management Frameworks for PPPs

Typically, PPP contracts have financial implications for governments. Payment commitments under PPP contracts are often long-term, and can be contingent on risk. Types of Fiscal Commitments to PPPs…

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PPP Processes and Institutional Responsibilities

Governments need commitment, skill, capacity, and coordination to implement PPPs successfully. Under a PPP contract, the private party will design, finance, build and maintain the infrastructure, and…

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PPP Legal Framework

The PPP legal framework refers to all laws and regulations that govern the PPP project cycle. Governments embarking on PPPs may need to adapt the existing legal framework to ensure—at minimum—that…

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PPP Policy

The first step for government in establishing a PPP framework is to articulate its PPP policy. PPP policy is used in different ways in different countries. This Reference Guide uses PPP policy to…

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Key References - PPP Framework

A list of publications and resources that support the Reference Guide and provide additional guidance on PPP Topics.Establishing the PPP FrameworkUNECE. 2008. Guidebook on Promoting Good…

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Guide de référence des PPP Version 2 - Module 3

French version of PPP Reference Guide V2 - module 3

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APMG PPP Certification Program Guide

The PPP Certification Program Guide, referred to as the PPP Guide is the Body of Knowledge (BoK) on public-private partnerships (PPPs), will help public officials and their advisors implement…

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Contracting for the Delivery of Education Services: A Typology and International Examples

LaRoque, Norman. 2005. "Contracting for the Delivery of Education Services: A Typology and International Examples." Paper presented at the PEPG and World Bank Conference, "Mobilizing the Private…

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Handshake Issue #3: Health & PPPs

Handshake Issue #3, Health & PPPs, explores innovative and successful approaches by governments that are tapping the private sector for healthcare infrastructure, service delivery, and insurance…

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Closing the Infrastructure Gap: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships

Deloitte. 2006. Closing the Infrastructure Gap: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships. New York: Deloitte.In this report, Deloitte examines the current shift in how governments provide…

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IPPs in Sub-Saharan Africa: Determinants of Success

This study analyses the outcomes of independent power projects (IPPs) across Sub-Saharan Africa. Approximately 20 such projects have taken root to date, concentrated mainly in 8 countries. A suite of…

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European PPP Report 2009

The DLA Piper European PPP Report 2007 was upbeat and buoyant, reporting on an expanding market with good prospects for sustainable growth. By the end of 2007, the market had changed dramatically,…