Sounds good on paper but problematic in practice: PPP in Ghana's transport sector

Asamoah, Kwame; Yeboah‐Assiamah, Emmanuel; Damoah, Clement Mensah; Adu, Edmund Poku

doi:10.1016/j.rtbm.2021.100682

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“…, 2018), road transport and traditional road transport services in general (Abane, 2011; Aidoo et al. , 2013; Amoh-Gyimah and Aidoo, 2013; Poku-Boansi, 2008; Poku-Boansi and Adarkwa, 2013), the viability of private public partnerships in transport delivery (Asamoah et al. , 2021) and the transportation challenges in emerging peri-urban centres in Ghana (Adu-Gyamfi, 2020).…”

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“…In Ghana, studies have focussed on the effectiveness of transportation for the promotion of tourism and tourists activities (Nutsugbodo et al, 2018), road transport and traditional road transport services in general (Abane, 2011;Aidoo et al, 2013;Amoh-Gyimah and Aidoo, 2013;Poku-Boansi, 2008;Poku-Boansi and Adarkwa, 2013), the viability of private public partnerships in transport delivery (Asamoah et al, 2021) and the transportation challenges in emerging peri-urban centres in Ghana (Adu-Gyamfi, 2020). Others have specifically looked at the choice of urban transport services for work and other purposes and the factors that inform their choices (Acheampong, 2020;Birago et al, 2017).…”

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Public transport preferences amongst Ghana's urban dwellers

Tuffour¹,

Asiama²

2022

IJSE

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PurposeThis study considered five means of transport, both old and emerging ones and analysed the preferences of city dwellers in a rapidly expanding African city such as Accra.Design/methodology/approachA total of 891 respondents participated and were selected through a multistage sampling method. The Garrett and Kendall's ranking methods, Pearson chi-square test and a choice model were employed to assess respondents' preferences for various means of transport, the motivating factors for these preferences and socio-economic characteristics associated with these preferences.FindingsThe results show that there are clear preferences with respect to transport choices, which are motivated by factors such as price, comfort, security and even availability. In addition, socio-economic characteristics of respondents such as age, income, car ownership status and employment status are associated with respondents' preference for one means of transport over the other.Research limitations/implicationsThe study analyses transport preferences for modes of transport commonly used in urban areas. The findings have implications for the transport policy adopted in an urban area such as Accra. The findings suggest that for maximum patronage, public authorities in Accra or Ghana may invest more in transport services which are readily available, have moderate prices and provide comfort to urban dwellers. This may improve standard of living of urban dwellers and enhance productivity.Originality/valueThe paper presents new evidence of drivers that influence choice for traditional and emerging transport services in a developing economy such as Ghana. Not many studies do such comparative analysis.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-05-2022-0360

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Public transport preferences amongst Ghana's urban dwellers

Tuffour¹,

Asiama²

2022

IJSE

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Impact of time-based delay on public-private partnership (PPP) construction project delivery: construction stakeholders’ perspective

Osei-Asibey,

Ayarkwa,

Baah

et al. 2024

JFMPC

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Purpose Many investors have less interest in tendering for public-private partnership (PPP) construction projects as a result of the uncertain risks associated with the project delivery. Moreover, PPP project stakeholders have inadequate information about the probable impacts of time-based delay imposed on PPP projects under the PPP arrangement. This study aims to identify and categorize construction stakeholders’ perceptions of the impact of time-based delays on PPP construction projects. Design/methodology/approach A purposive sampling technique was adopted where questionnaires were used as the primary instrument for gathering data from PPP experts. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and Kendall’s concordance were used to measure the reliability of the scale and the respondent’s level of agreement, respectively. One sample t-test, mean score ranking and principal component analysis were used to analyse the identified time-based delay impacts. Findings The study revealed seven significant impacts of time-based delay on PPP construction project delivery as: “project schedule overrun”, “idling of project resources”, “project cost overrun”, “poor quality of completed works”, “delayed realization of project benefits”, “frequent arbitration/litigation in PPP projects” and “total abandonment of PPP projects”. The study further identified the top five significant impacts of time-based delay on PPP project stakeholders as: “reduction in motivation to attract investment”, “high interest on finance (loans)”, “contractor in financial crisis”, “loss of public confidence in government” and “reduction in parties’ reputation”. Practical implications The identified significant impacts of time-based delays will increase stakeholders’ awareness of the repercussions and effects that time-based delays may impose on PPP construction projects if not appropriately managed throughout the project implementation. This awareness will further guide stakeholders to implement targeted risk management strategies to minimize the negative consequences of delays on PPP project performance. Originality/value As a pioneering study that provides a better understanding of the impacts of time-based delays on PPP construction projects, this study enhances knowledge of PPP construction project implementation.

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Sounds good on paper but problematic in practice: PPP in Ghana's transport sector

Cited by 2 publications

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Public transport preferences amongst Ghana's urban dwellers

Public transport preferences amongst Ghana's urban dwellers

Impact of time-based delay on public-private partnership (PPP) construction project delivery: construction stakeholders’ perspective

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