Devkar, G A and Kalidindi, S N (2013) Modeling and assessment of competencies in urban local bodies for implementing PPP projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 3(1), pp. 42-57. ISSN 2044-124X
Abstract
Purpose: The weak competencies in urban local bodies (ULBs) for implementing public private partnership (PPP) projects are recognized as a major hurdle in uptake of the PPP model in India. Competency-based management provides a systematic solution for addressing the competency gap in ULBs, which comprises four components: competency identification, competency assessment, competency development and competency monitoring. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the development of a PPP competencies assessment (PCA) tool for assessment of competencies in ULBs for implementing urban PPP projects. Design/methodology/approach: The analytical hierarchy process (AHP) was used for modeling of competencies involved in urban PPP projects. The application of the PCA tool was showcased with a case study of PPP projects in the municipal solid waste management (MSW) sector. Findings: The PCA tool is effective in assessment of competencies in ULBs. The outputs obtained from the PCA tool provided detailed information on competency profile of the ULB, competency gap and aggregate measure of PPP competencies index. Originality/value: The study contributes towards the growing body of knowledge on competency development in ULBs for implementing urban PPP projects. The results would also help policy makers to formulate approaches to overcome the competency gap in ULBs.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | analytical hierarchy process; competency assessment; local authorities; municipal solid waste management; partnership; public private partnerships; urban areas; urban infrastructure; urban local bodies |
| Index terms: | modelling, body of knowledge, India, analytical hierarchy process, public private partnership, methodology, urban area, municipal solid waste, monitoring, partnership, aggregate, local authority, urban infrastructure, case study |
| Subjects: | analytical methods, contractual arrangements, knowledge management, control systems, materials science, waste management, data collection methods, infrastructure and transport systems, decision-making and optimization, sociology, partnership management, Geography, urban form and morphology, research methods |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Geographical Context, Information Management, Engineering Principles, Procurement, Sustainability, Stakeholder Management, Urban Studies, Site Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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