Amadi, C; Carrillo, P and Tuuli, M (2018) Stakeholder management in PPP projects: External stakeholders' perspective. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(4), pp. 403-414. ISSN 2044-124X
Abstract
Purpose: This paper focusses on external stakeholders' perspective of stakeholder management in public–private partnerships (PPP) projects within the context of developing countries where public opposition to PPP projects is prevalent. The purpose of this paper is to identify the key enablers to PPP projects' success from the perspective of external stakeholders. Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected from two case studies via semi-structured interviews in two PPP project locations in Nigeria. In total, 14 external stakeholders comprising community leaders, trade unionists and human right activist participated in the research. Findings: Five key enablers of external stakeholder management were identified. These are as follows: the choice of project location; transparency of the internal stakeholders; timing of stakeholder engagement; knowledge of PPP; and relationship with internal stakeholders. Originality/value: External stakeholders' perspective of stakeholder management in PPP projects within the context of developing countries new to PPP has been established. The practical implications of the five enablers can be used by policy makers and industry professionals to ensure effective stakeholder management of PPP projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction works; end-users; PPP; projects; roads; stakeholder management |
| Index terms: | interview, developing country, case study, partnership, Nigeria, methodology, stakeholder engagement, construction work, external stakeholder, stakeholder management, transparency |
| Subjects: | partnership management, sociology, research methods, Geography, professional development, development economics, operations management, participation process, data collection methods, community and social dimensions |
| Topics: | Information Management, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, International Construction |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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