Sounds good on paper but problematic in practice: PPP in Ghana’s transport sector
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Date
2021
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Research in Transportation Business & Management
Abstract
The study sought to examine the complexities involved in the implementation of public-private partnerships in
the transport sector using the experience of Intercity STC Coaches Limited and private partners in Ghana. The
study seeks to contribute to the literature on public-private partnership by examining the implementation
challenges associated with the partnership between public and private transport entities. An exploratory
qualitative design through semi-structured interviews and document reviews is adopted for the study. The paper
uses the complexity of joint action as the theoretical framework. The study contends that the presence of a
challenge, the threat of a challenge or the quest to realize an untapped opportunity offers the basis for a PPP to
kick-start. Despite the ideals, there are challenges which impede the effective operationalization of partnerships.
These are discussed with clear policy suggestions to address them.
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Research Article
Keywords
Public–private partnership, Transport sector, Complexity