Public-Private Partnership in Ghana

Robert Osei-Kyei; Albert P.C. Chan; Ayirebi Dansoh

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-20928-9_3414

Public-Private Partnership in Ghana

Robert Osei-Kyei
, Albert P.C. Chan
, Ayirebi Dansoh

School of Engineering, Design & Built Environment

Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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Abstract

During the last couple of decades, the public-private partnership (PPP) concept has gained grounds globally, and this is mostly realized in developing countries (Osei-Kyei and Chan 2017a). Many governments are now very enthusiastic about the concept, and different governments have varying motivations for adopting the policy. Nonetheless, developing countries have huge infrastructure deficit coupled with rapid urbanization growth; therefore, the PPP concept is seen to offer huge relief. However, it should be mentioned that despite the commitment shown by many governments in developing countries, more projects are yet to be fully implemented. Developing countries are currently facing numerous challenges including corruption, lack of transparency and competition, risk misallocation, poor value for money, public agitations, and political….

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and Go.
Subtitle of host publication	With 294 Figures and 229 Tables
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	5294-5301
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319209289
ISBN (Print)	9783319209272
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20928-9_3414
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2018

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UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Private investments
Privatization
Public administration
Public policy
Public private infrastructure
Public procurement

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Public-Private Partnership in Ghana

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