OBJECTIVE The state of Gujarat in India (population 60 million) has implemented a public-private partnership (PPP) with private obstetricians called the Chiranjeevi Yojana (CY) since 2006. This study investigated the adequacy of basic and comprehensive emergency obstetric care (BEmOC and CEmOC) services through the public and private sectors with reference to the United Nations (UN) guidelines....

Public-private partnership (PPP)-led infrastructure development has been crucial in China as it many other countries. However, several obstacles the field tend to challenge its development. Based on survey responses from PPP practitioners and professionals Hong Kong mainland China, this study analyzes ranks key barriers projects. Our findings suggest that both groups classify critical consisten...

The term ‘partnership’ is increasingly used by governments, industry, community organisations and schools in supporting their daily businesses. Similar to the terms ‘ICT’ and ‘learning’, ‘partnerships’ are now ubiquitous in policy discourse. Yet, the term remains ill-defined and ambiguous. This study reviews and reflects on a government led industry-school partnership initiative in the state of...

This study evaluated the long-term implications of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) on livelihoods and natural resource (NR) dynamics under a market-oriented approach to conservation. Drawing examples from the Luangwa Valley in eastern Zambia, the study sought to answer questions on two closely interrelated aspects. These included the contribution of PPP to sustainable livelihoods in and arou...

Countries seek to use the knowledge and capital of private sector minimise gap between transport infrastructure needs capacity their budgets. A form investor involvement is usually a public-private partnership PPP. However, success in implementing PPP projects requires appropriate economic, legal institutional conditions. The article presents results research aimed at identifying factors Poland...

Motivation: For over ten years, Poland has observed a systematic use of the public-private partnership (PPP) formula in implementation investment projects. Local government units are particularly active this area. One self-government’s own tasks is management municipal property, including public utility buildings. The such tasks, accordance with European Commission’s recommendations, should be ...