Public–private partnerships for sustainable infrastructure development in Ghana: a systematic review and recommendations
Smart and Sustainable Built Environment
ISSN: 2046-6099
Article publication date: 30 September 2021
Issue publication date: 20 February 2023
Abstract
Purpose
The contribution of the public–private partnership (PPP) model towards the achievement of the United Nation (UN)'s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been widely acknowledged. However, limited studies have shed light on the connection between PPPs and the achievement of these coveted goals in Ghana. In this study, the authors aimed at analysing and synthesising the existing literature on the use of PPP to achieve sustainability in infrastructure projects in the country.
Design/methodology/approach
A three-step approach was used to retrieve and review 60 selected articles aided by content analysis.
Findings
The analysis showed that all existing relevant publications on the application of the PPP model to attain UN’s SDGs in the country are organised around dominant themes, such as poverty alleviation, urban development, waste management and risk management. However, the review revealed little studies exist on pertinent issues relating to PPPs and sustainable development goals, such as climate action, critical resilience, sustainable finance and clean energy.
Research limitations/implications
Although the study is limited to 60 articles in Ghana, the results reveal pertinent gaps for further research studies to achieve sustainable infrastructural development in Ghana and other countries.
Practical implications
Holistically, the outcome of this study will serve as a guide to project managers to understand essential issues on attaining sustainability on public projects.
Originality/value
This article contributes to the literature and practice on the significance of PPP in mainstreaming UN's SDGs in public infrastructure projects.
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Acknowledgements
This research forms part of a PhD thesis project funded by Western Sydney University. As an aspect of the sponsored research project, this article shares similar background but different method, data and results with other articles published and presented in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Finally, the authors are grateful for the immense contributions made towards this article by editors and reviewers of this reputable journal.
Citation
Akomea-Frimpong, I., Jin, X., Osei-Kyei, R. and Kukah, A.S. (2023), "Public–private partnerships for sustainable infrastructure development in Ghana: a systematic review and recommendations", Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, Vol. 12 No. 2, pp. 237-257. https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-07-2021-0111
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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