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Building Better Partnerships

A Capability Framework for Effective Public-Private Partnerships

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The difference between a PPP that transforms a nation's infrastructure and one that ends in arbitration is rarely the contract - it is the capability behind it. Building Better Partnerships gives governments the framework to build that capability, systematically and sustainably.

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Every year, governments around the world commit billions to Public-Private Partnerships. Some transform economies. Others collapse under the weight of poor preparation, weak governance, and misaligned incentives. The difference is rarely the project - it is the capability of the people and institutions behind it.

Building Better Partnerships introduces the Public Private Partnership Maturity Index (PPPMI): a comprehensive capability framework that helps governments assess where they stand, understand what best practice looks like, and build a structured path toward PPP excellence. Grounded in the globally recognised PPP Guide from the World Bank Group and APMG International, and drawing on decades of real-world PPP experience, the PPP Maturity Framework covers thirty process areas across five core categories - from strategy and governance to procurement, execution, and beyond.

Whether you are establishing a PPP programme for the first time or strengthening an existing one, this book gives you the tools to measure what matters, identify what needs to change, and deliver partnerships that genuinely work - for governments, investors, and the public alike.

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Jan-Willem Middelburg

Jan-Willem Middelburg is a Dutch entrepreneur and author with a passion for technology and innovation. He is the CEO and co-founder of Cybiant, a global technology that company that helps to create a more sustainable world through analytics, big data and automation. He is also President and Chief Examiner of the Enterprise Big Data Framework, an independent organization dedicated to upskilling individuals with expertise in Big Data. In partnership with APMG-International, the Enterprise Big Data Framework offers vendor-neutral certifications for individuals.

Contents

Table of Contents

Foreword

1. Introduction

  1. 1.1 The Rise of Public Private Partnerships
  2. 1.2 Why PPP Success and Failure Matters
  3. 1.3 Critical Success Factors Across Jurisdictions
  4. 1.4 Purpose and Scope of the PPPMF
  5. 1.5 Alignment with the PPP Guide
  6. 1.6 What Is a Public Private Partnership?

2. The Public Private Partnership Maturity Framework

  1. 2.1 About the PPPMF
  2. 2.2 Design Methodology
  3. 2.3 Overview of the PPPMF Model
  4. 2.4 Capability and Maturity Level Definitions
  5. 2.5 Using the PPPMF: From Assessment to Improvement

3. PPP Strategy

  1. 3.1 PPP Strategy Management
  2. 3.2 PPP Policy Management
  3. 3.3 Communications
  4. 3.4 PPP Management Function
  5. 3.5 Business Case
  6. 3.6 Program Funding

4. PPP Governance

  1. 4.1 Governance Management
  2. 4.2 PPP Decision Framework
  3. 4.3 Stakeholder Management
  4. 4.4 Institutional Responsibilities

5. PPP Framework

  1. 5.1 PPP Regulatory Framework
  2. 5.2 Legal Framework Management
  3. 5.3 Fiscal Framework Management
  4. 5.4 PPP Program Oversight
  5. 5.5 PPP Framework Management
  6. 5.6 Sector Specific Regulations

6. PPP Preparation

  1. 6.1 Screening and Identification
  2. 6.2 Appraisal Process
  3. 6.3 Structuring Process
  4. 6.4 Procurement Process

7. PPP Execution

  1. 7.1 Contract Management Function
  2. 7.2 Construction Oversight
  3. 7.3 Financial Monitoring
  4. 7.4 Continual Improvement
  5. 7.5 Relationship Management

8. Supporting Processes

  1. 8.1 Performance Management
  2. 8.2 Reporting
  3. 8.3 Payment Monitoring
  4. 8.4 Workforce and Talent Management
  5. 8.5 Dispute Resolution

9. Using the PPPMF

  1. 9.1 Overall Maturity Score
  2. 9.2 Category Scores
  3. 9.3 Process Area Scores
  4. 9.4 Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses
  5. 9.5 Benchmarking and Comparison
  6. 9.6 Tracking Trends Over Time
  7. 9.7 Translating Results into Actionable Insights

Final Remarks

  1. The PPPMF’s Contribution
  2. Limitations and Context
  3. The Wider Context
  4. An Invitation

Consolidated References

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