Public Private Participation for Infrastructure in Developing Countries

Abstract

Of recent, significant development in the use of public private partnership in providing infrastructural facilities has become a new policy initiative in many countries, Nigeria inclusive. This became necessary in view of the inadequacy of existing infrastructures to cope with the demands of the urban dwellers due to the inability of the government at various levels to provide and maintain urban infrastructures which are essential ingredients of economic development of the nation. Apart from the acute shortages of these infrastructures, the available ones are witnessing a reverse revolutionary trend from the situation of inadequacies to that of dearth or outright decay. This paper therefore focuses on the state of infrastructural facilities in Nigeria, with a view to providing a framework that will ensure their provision and sustainability. The paper went on to trace the historical antecedent of infrastructure development and provision in Nigeria and the current efforts of government through the application of public private partnership (PPP) in infrastructural facilities provision. Factors militating against the provision and maintenance of these infrastructures were identified. The paper concluded that policy measures should be put in place by the government in form of appropriate legislation and regulations that will create a conducive environment for private operators and other stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient partnerships that will promote the provision of urban infrastructure.

Factor analysis of critical success factors for water infrastructure projects delivered under public–private partnerships

“…Moreover, the public should be educated and made aware of the involvement of the private sector in planning and financing public infrastructure projects (Adeyinka and Olugbamila, 2015). Ogunsemi et al (2006) add that programmes to enlighten the communities and the country at large are needed.…”

“…Conducive environment for investment Any private investments directed to infrastructure development, political will and commitment to partner with available financiers are required (Adeyinka and Olugbamila, 2015;KPMG, 2015). An investmentfriendly environment is of the utmost importance to attract and involve private participation.…”

“…An investmentfriendly environment is of the utmost importance to attract and involve private participation. This requires a stable political and social environment that will guarantee the security of investments and property rights (Adeyinka and Olugbamila, 2015). Wong (2007) mentions that amongst other CSFs required for completely realising the success of PPPs are the stability and capability of the host government.…”

Farmers Perceptions of Climate Change Related Events in Shendam and Riyom, Nigeria

“…However, in recent years, the government adjusted certain policies to open up opportunities for private partnership (Udoka 2013). Moreover, Adeyinka and Omotayo (2015) observed that this has not been fully implemented, as only about 15% accrues due to public private partnership. Although the Nigerian government recognizes the importance of infrastructure investment and has shown increasing interest in demonstrating a higher political commitment to invest, particularly in the agricultural sector, Daze et al (2011) observed that, in reality, the details of plans are quite different from those presented in policy documents.…”

The optimal combinations of the eligible functions in multiple property assets enhancement

“…The origins of the public-private partnership as an institutionalized tool can be traced in United Kingdom, where, after the utilization of tollgates authorized in the fourteenth century and the first urnpike model in the seventeenth century (Grimsey and Lewis, 2004), "Private Finance Initiative" tool has been set up (Corner, 2005;Adeyinka and Olugbamila, 2015). Several forms of cooperation between the public and the private subjects -project financing, public company, service contracts, operation and management contracts, leasing-type contracts, build-operate-transfer (BOT), design-build-finance-operate (DBFO)have been subsequently developed.…”