Root causes of conflict and conflict resolution mechanisms in public-private partnerships : comparative study between Ghana and China

Robert Osei-Kyei, Albert P. C. Chan, Yao Yu, Chuan Chen, Ayirebi Dansoh

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Abstract

Conflict is inevitable in public-private partnership (PPP) due to the long-term agreement and multiplicity of stakeholders with varying beliefs and interests. However, a thorough understanding of the root causes of conflict beforehand helps to minimize conflict occurrence, thereby ensuring a smooth PPP process. This paper aims to explore and evaluate the root causes of conflicts in PPPs through a comparative study between Ghana and China. Further, the most suitable conflict resolution mechanisms are explored from the Ghanaian and Chinese perspectives. Results show that causes of conflict ranked higher in Ghana directly relate to poor governance and contract arrangement, whereas causes related to poor risk management and communication are ranked higher in China. Further, arbitration and negotiation are the most suitable conflict resolution mechanisms for PPPs in Ghana and China respectively. The outputs of this study inform international private investors interested in PPPs in Africa and China of the possible sources of disputes and resolution mechanisms in PPPs. This will enable international investors to develop strategic measures before entering into the PPP markets of both regions.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)185-195
Number of pages11
JournalCities
Volume87
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019

Keywords

  • China
  • Ghana
  • conflict management
  • public-private sector cooperation

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