Success and Failure Mechanisms of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Developing Countries: Insights From the Lebanese Context

Project description

The concept of public private partnerships (PPPs) has attracted worldwide attention and acquired a new resonance in the context of developing countries. PPPs are increasingly heralded as an innovative policy tool for remedying the lack of dynamism in traditional public service delivery. However PPPs have also become mired in a muddle of conceptual ambiguities. This paper sheds light on the PPP concept and the rationale for invoking private participation in developing countries. It also identifies critical success factors and policy requirements for successful PPP implementation. Finally, the paper presents a case study assessment of a post-war PPP initiative in the Lebanese telecommunications sector and draws out lessons for improving the effectiveness and viability of PPP projects in the context of developing countries.

Researchers

First name Last name Gender Rank Affiliated Institution Country
Dima Jamali Male American University of Beirut Lebanon

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Scientific field

Business & Public administration
 

Start Year

2003
 

End Year

2004
 

Social impact

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