Accountability challenges in public–private partnerships from a South African perspective

Fombad, Madeleine C.

doi:10.15249/7-1-33

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“…The empirical findings showed very few corporations report PPP activities in their annual reports. South Africa’s PPP projects have been considered by the World Bank as the most successful in sub-Saharan Africa (Thomson, 2005); however, the study by Fombad (2013) showed that disclosure of information on these projects is weak.…”

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Disclosure of public-private partnership (PPP) voluntary information

Musawa

Ismail

Ahmad

2017

APJBA

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, it seeks the perception of public-private partnership (PPP) experts on the importance of desirable PPP information that can be voluntarily reported by the private sector; and second, it determines the extent and quality of voluntary disclosure of PPP information by private entities. Design/methodology/approach In achieving the first objective, the study uses a questionnaire survey. The questionnaire was distributed to PPP experts and 25 usable responses were received. In addressing the second objective, a content analysis procedure was utilized to analyse the 2015 annual reports of 11 construction companies. Descriptive statistics including the mean score, frequency and percentage were employed to analyse the responses of the questionnaire instrument and the annual reports disclosure. Findings The results of the questionnaire survey reveal that the majority of the items were rated as very important to be disclosed by the private sector in Malaysia. However, from the content analysis, it was also revealed that the extent and quality of voluntary information disclosed by the private construction companies were low. Originality/value This study is important as it contributes to the scant literature on PPP disclosure in Malaysia. The study is unique as it not only investigated the extent and quality of voluntary disclosure by private entities, but also solicited the perception of PPP experts on what voluntary items should be disclosed.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Disclosure of public-private partnership (PPP) voluntary information

Musawa

Ismail

Ahmad

2017

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“…South Africa followed a global trend in the popularity of PPPs by establishing a more formal PPP structure within the National Treasury in 1999 [ 24 ]. Although there were PPPs prior to this date, these arrangements did not follow a standardised process or receive formal recognition as PPPs within the treasury.…”

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An evaluation of South Africa’s public–private partnership for the localisation of vaccine research, manufacture and distribution

Walwyn

Nkolele

2018

Health Res Policy Sys

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BackgroundPublic–private partnerships (PPPs), widely used as a means of leveraging the skills, expertise and resources of the private sector to mutual advantage, were similarly adopted by South Africa to support public sector delivery. This study has evaluated one such partnership, namely the Biovac Institute, which was established in 2003 to cover vaccine research and development, manufacturing, and supply. The initiative was highly unusual given that it attempted to combine all three aspects in a single PPP.MethodsThe research has followed a concurrent mixed methods approach. In the quantitative study, data for prices and product volumes were extracted from secondary data sources and used to calculate the economic cost and value-for-money of the PPP. Simultaneously, a qualitative study was undertaken in which a number of key stakeholders were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire on their perceptions of the PPP’s value.ResultsThe institute earns a premium on the procurement cost of a broad range of vaccines required by the South African National Department of Health for its immunisation programme, the net value of which was US$85.7 million over the period 2010 to 2014. These funds were used to finance the institute’s operations, including vaccine research, distribution and quality control. Capital expenditure to support the establishment of facilities for laboratory testing, packaging and labelling, filling, formulation and, finally, active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacture, approximately US$40 million in total, had to be secured through loans and grants. According to the respondents in the qualitative survey, the principal benefit of the PPP has been the uninterrupted supply of vaccines and the ability to respond quickly to vaccine shortages. The main disadvantages appear to have been a slow and ineffectual establishment of a vaccine manufacturing centre and, initially, a limited ability to negotiate highly competitive vaccine prices.ConclusionsOverall, it is concluded that a positive value-for-money has been achieved and the institute has been of significant public benefit. Relationships of this nature can be used to achieve public health goals, but need to be realistic about timeframes, costs and the limitations of relational governance in ensuring that complex programmatic outcomes are achieved. It is recommended that a more incremental approach, with clearer contractual goals, penalties and incentives, is adopted in attempting initiatives aimed at the localisation of manufacturing technology by leveraging public procurement.

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“…In SSA, there has been a trail of criticisms about the alienation of key stakeholders in the PPP procurement process. For example, in South Africa, the process has been said to be ‘riddled with corrupt practises in what has become known as tenderpreneurship’ ( Fombad, 2013 : 11). The selection process for PPPs must be seen to be fair by all parties involved.…”

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Private Sector Investment in Infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa Post-COVID-19: The Role of Law

Arimoro

2021

Public Works Management & Policy

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Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is the lowest income region of the world with a considerable number of low-income countries. The region is challenged by a massive infrastructure deficit. In recent years, the governments of the countries in the region have expressed the desire to bridge the huge gap in infrastructure assets through a partnership with the private sector using the public-private partnership model. However, the advent of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic which has resulted in unplanned public sector expenditure poses a new kind of hurdle to climb for states in the region. As such, there is a need for governments in SSA to create and sustain efficient opportunities for private sector investment in infrastructure procurement and maintenance. This article adopted the doctrinal legal research method as well as review of literature in the examination of the role of law in creating a healthy and sustainable business environment for private sector participation in infrastructure financing and operation in a post-COVID-19 era in the SSA region. The article recommends among others, the enactment of legislation to create an enabling environment for raising domestic capital for the purposes of private sector–led public infrastructure procurement as well as the implementation of strategies suited for developing economies to attain successful outcomes in private sector backed infrastructure procurement.

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Accountability challenges in public–private partnerships from a South African perspective

Cited by 7 publications

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Disclosure of public-private partnership (PPP) voluntary information

Disclosure of public-private partnership (PPP) voluntary information

An evaluation of South Africa’s public–private partnership for the localisation of vaccine research, manufacture and distribution

Private Sector Investment in Infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa Post-COVID-19: The Role of Law

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