Conceptualizing a win–win scenario in public–private partnerships: evidence from a systematic literature review
Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
ISSN: 0969-9988
Article publication date: 10 November 2020
Issue publication date: 2 November 2021
Abstract
Purpose
Achieving the win–win goal in public–private partnership (PPP) has gained much research interest in recent times. These studies have addressed the achievement of win–win from various perspectives. An integration of the constructs from these various perspectives improves approach to attaining win–win throughout the entire project delivery. This study, therefore, becomes the first systematic review to analyse PPP studies towards identifying win–win constructs and then integrates findings into a conceptual model.
Design/methodology/approach
This study adopted a four-staged systematic review method. This includes concept development, papers retrieval, selection of relevant papers and qualitative analysis. Thematic analysis was used at the qualitative analysis stage for the identification and categorization of constructs and finally, systems thinking was adopted in integrating the findings into a conceptual mode
Findings
The achievement of win–win between government and private investors is of much desire hence a more conscious approach towards it is ideal. A total of 40 constructs were identified and were later categorised into six components. Some constructs identified include optimal assessment and fair allocation of project risks, reasonable concessions period, flexible contracting, equal and active participation and co-ordination of public and private actors and strategic negotiation.
Originality/value
This paper provides an improved definition of win–win scenario in PPP infrastructure project delivery. Furthermore, the novel approach of integrating win–win constructs into a systemic conceptual model is very relevant to PPP body of knowledge and practice. The study concludes with plausible research directions to further improve the achievement of win–win in PPP.
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Acknowledgements
This paper forms part of a broader scope of PhD research in developing a win–win strategy for Sino-Africa PPPs. This research work is funded by the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) an initiative of the Research Grant Council of Hong Kong. The authors also highly acknowledge the support from the Department of Building and Real Estate of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.Declaration of contradictory interest: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Citation
Eshun, B.T.B., Chan, A.P.C. and Osei-Kyei, R. (2021), "Conceptualizing a win–win scenario in public–private partnerships: evidence from a systematic literature review", Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Vol. 28 No. 9, pp. 2712-2735. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-07-2020-0533
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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