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2.4. Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Infrastructure

The partners in a PPP, usually through a legally binding contract or some other mechanism, agree to share responsibilities related to implementation and/or operation and management of an infrastructure project. This collaboration or partnership is built on the expertise of each partner that meets clearly defined public needs through the appropriate allocation of:

Resources

Risks

Responsibilities, and

Rewards

 

2.4.1. What advantages PPPs may provide?2.4.2. How a PPP project is different from a conventional project?2.4.3. Are there any limitations of PPPs?2.4.4. Models of PPPPros:Cons:TurnkeyPros:Cons:Affermage/LeasePros:Cons:Concessions: BOT/BTO/BROT/BLTPros:Cons:Pros:Cons:Understanding the basic structure of a PPP arrangementPPP Initiatives in India2.4.5. Problems Faced by Private Builders Under PPP Leading to Inefficient Implementation