Osei-Kyei, R and Chan, A P C (2017) Empirical comparison of critical success factors for public-private partnerships in developing and developed countries: A case of Ghana and Hong Kong. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(6), pp. 1222-1245. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the similarities and differences of critical success factors (CSFs) for public-private partnership (PPP) projects in developing and developed countries, using Ghana and Hong Kong as examples. Design/methodology/approach An empirical questionnaire survey was conducted with experienced PPP practitioners in Ghana and Hong Kong. Survey responses were analysed using Kendall’s concordance analysis, mean score ranking, quartile groupings analysis and Mann-Whitney U test. Findings The results indicate that a favourable legal and regulatory framework is very critical in both jurisdictions. Further, technology transfer, technological innovation, public/community participation and coordination and government providing financial support are of low importance in both jurisdictions. The non-parametric test shows that 16 CSFs are of different importance in Ghana and Hong Kong. Specifically, CSFs related to the socio-political and economic conditions of PPP projects are very critical in Ghana, whereas CSFs directly related to the organisation and relationship of PPP projects are very critical in Hong Kong. Originality/value The outputs of this study add to the international best practice framework for successful PPP implementation. Further, international private investors and governments who are yet to adopt the PPP concept would be considerably informed of the investment strategies to employ when engaging in PPP arrangements.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Hong Kong; Critical success factors; Ghana; public-private partnership; developing countries; developed countries |
| Index terms: | partnership, Ghana, investor, Hong Kong, economic condition, implementation, coordination, best practice, technological innovation, investment strategy, community participation, jurisdiction, survey, developing country, developing and developed country, critical success factor, technology transfer, methodology, developed country, practitioner, questionnaire |
| Subjects: | Geography, development economics, management, economic development, research methods, partnership management, sociology, practitioner, control systems, data collection methods, business, participation process, innovation and technology management, contractual arrangements, knowledge management, legal systems, economic analysis |
| Topics: | Organizational Design, International Construction, Legal Issues, Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Roles and Professions, Project Management, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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