1. Public Private Partnership Public Private Partnership (PPP) 1 Corinne Waelti, seecon international gmbh

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3. Public Private Partnership Find this presentation and more on: www.sswm.info.www.sswm.info Contents 1. Introduction 2. Specifications 3. Actors 4. The Implementation Process 5. Conclusion 6. References 3

4. Public Private Partnership Find this presentation and more on: www.sswm.info.www.sswm.info How to Improve and Expand Public Sanitation and Water Services? 4 1. Introduction PrivatisationMixed (e.g. Public Private Partnership) Nationalisation Problem: Unsatisfactory delivery of water and wastewater services No connection to the water or sanitation system No constant supply Poor drinking water quality No proper wastewater treatment Possible institutional frameworks

5. Public Private Partnership Find this presentation and more on: www.sswm.info.www.sswm.info Problem 5 1. Introduction The public sector is sometimes not able to cope with the challenges it faces regarding sanitation and water management. Public Private Partnerships (PPP’s) are one possible solution to this problem. PPP’s are partnerships between the public and the private sector. Together, they develop projects which would traditionally be the responsibility of the public sector. The aim is to give the responsibility of the project to the person most capable to manage it.

6. Public Private Partnership Find this presentation and more on: www.sswm.info.www.sswm.info Difference to Privatisation 6 2. Specifications PPP’s differ to privatisation processes because of a definite time period. After expiration of the agreed term, the responsibility usually goes back to the public. Public Private Partnership Privatisation ≠

7. Public Private Partnership Find this presentation and more on: www.sswm.info.www.sswm.info Who Is Involved in PPP’s? (1/2) 7 3. Actors Stakeholders (interested/affected) Key stakeholders (heavily involved) Contracting parties Source: SDC et al. (2005)

8. Public Private Partnership Find this presentation and more on: www.sswm.info.www.sswm.info Who Is Involved in PPP’s? (2/2) 8 3. Actors Stakeholders (interested/affected) Key stakeholders (heavily involved) Contracting parties Source: SDC et al. (2005) All other stakeholders plus: Households Community & gender groups Beneficiaries etc. Contracting parties National & municipal governments Investors Regulators Donors Trade unions Consumers NGOs Local authority Service operators

9. Public Private Partnership Find this presentation and more on: www.sswm.info.www.sswm.info How does the Implementation of a PPP work? 9 4. The Implementation Process The lifecycle of a PPP-project includes seven steps: 1.Strategic planning: Defining long-term goals 2.Setting implementation goals and selecting the most appropriate implementation solution 3.Is PPP the best suited strategy? Deciding upon the model and searching for potential investors 4.Setting up and approving tender contracts 5.Selecting and contracting the partner 6.Implementing the contract 7.Expiration of the contract Adapted from: APPP (2009)

10. Public Private Partnership Find this presentation and more on: www.sswm.info.www.sswm.info What Needs to Be Considered? 10 4. The Implementation Process The private sector is not always more efficient than the public For the consumer, service provision often gets more expensive The process of finding a private partner is time consuming There needs to be an enforcing body Clear definition of the roles is required Who is exposed to disputes – the public or the private partner?  Is a PPP really the right measure to take? Adapted from: FARLAM (2005)

11. Public Private Partnership Find this presentation and more on: www.sswm.info.www.sswm.info Professional expertise Functions can be delegated Shorter implementation time Opportunities for private investments  higher budget Contracts should assure fairness between contracting partner Preparation and implementation is lengthy and expensive It can be difficult to find agreement Contract design needs to be deliberate and is therefore very complex Danger of exploitation from one contracting partner Advantages and Disadvantages 11 5. Conclusion

12. Public Private Partnership Find this presentation and more on: www.sswm.info.www.sswm.info 12 6. References APPP (Editor) (2009): A Step-by-Step Guide to Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). Croatia: Agency for Public Private Partnerships. URL: www.javnanabava.hr/userdocsimages/userfiles/file/Razne%20publikacije/Step%20by%20step%20guide%20to%20PPP.pdf [Accessed: 30.08.2012]www.javnanabava.hr/userdocsimages/userfiles/file/Razne%20publikacije/Step%20by%20step%20guide%20to%20PPP.pdf FARLAM (2005): Working Together. Assessing Public-Private Partnerships in Africa. The South African Institute for International Affairs. URL: www.oecd.org/dataoecd/44/4/34867724.pdf [Accessed: 30.08.2012]www.oecd.org/dataoecd/44/4/34867724.pdf SDC, SWISS RE, SECO (Editor) (2005): Policy Principles-Framework for Sustainable Partnerships. Berne: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). URL: www.partnershipsforwater.net/web/d/doc_7.pdf [Accessed: 30.08.2012]www.partnershipsforwater.net/web/d/doc_7.pdf

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