Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Construction Projects: A Study on the Utilization, Effectiveness, and Challenges in Pakistan

Nijah Akram, Dr. Syed Sohaib Zubair, Fahad Asghar, Zuhaib Nishtar and Kashif Lodhi
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Nijah Akram: Department of Architectural Engineering Technology, Punjab Tianjin University of Technology Lahore, Pakistan
Dr. Syed Sohaib Zubair: Assistant Professor, Institute of Administrative Sciences, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Fahad Asghar: Department of Management Sciences, Qurtuba University of Science and Technology, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
Zuhaib Nishtar: Department of Electrical Engineering and New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China
Kashif Lodhi: Department of Management, Economics and Quantitative Methods, Università degli Studi di Bergamo via dei Caniana 2, 24127 Bergamo (BG), Italy

Bulletin of Business and Economics (BBE), 2023, vol. 12, issue 3, 402-409

Abstract: Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a vital strategy for addressing infrastructure development challenges worldwide including in Pakistan. This study explores the challenges and effectiveness of PPP models in the construction sector in Pakistan focusing on critical aspects of regulatory complexity changing jurisdiction coordination issues financial constraints and the absence of standardized resources. To gauge the effectiveness of different PPP models the study examines the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT), Design-Build-Operate-Maintain (DBOM), and Concession Agreement models. The BOT model has proven effective for large-scale infrastructure projects but remains vulnerable to political instability. The DBOM model faces financial and regulatory challenges while concession agreements may encounter public accountability and stakeholder conflict issues. The study highlights that the choice of an appropriate PPP model in Pakistan should align with project-specific requirements and challenges. It underscores the significance of addressing political risks regulatory issues and ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders. In conclusion the study offers insights into the challenges and effectiveness of PPP models in Pakistan's construction sector. It recommends the need for a coordinated approach among government entities robust project screening and evaluation transparent and competitive tendering processes and thorough project monitoring. Additionally it calls for the development of comprehensive guidelines and model documents. Future research should consider the contextual variations in different settings to enhance generalizability and employ a combination of data sources to mitigate interview bias. This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on improving PPP implementation in Pakistan with the potential for broader applicability in similar contexts.

Keywords: Public-Private Partnerships; construction projects; effectiveness; challenges (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.61506/01.00047

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