How does public participation affect perceptions of public–private partnerships? A citizens’ view on push, pull, and network approaches in PPPs

Eric J. Boyer

Public Management Review, 2019, vol. 21, issue 10, 1464-1485

Abstract: In this study, we analysed US-based public opinion data to determine the influence of particular modes of participation on citizen perceptions of public–private partnerships (PPP). Our summary finding is that information dissemination can improve community support of PPPs, but interactive engagement is more important, and likely required, for assuring citizens that projects reflect their interests – an issue vital to the long-term sustainability of PPPs. Counter to expectations, respondents indicated a preference for meetings with private partner representatives over those with their public sector counterparts; implying the value of citizen-direct relationships in holding third-party providers to account.

Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1080/14719037.2018.1559343

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