Question 3 - Public Private Partnership

The use of Public Private Partnership (PPP) as a procurement method has been considered for many public projects such as the development of sports facilities, incineration plants, water and sewage treatment, IT infrastructure, education and healthcare facilities.

Discuss the potential risks or challenges faced by stakeholders when implementing the PPP approach. (20 marks)

In attempting Question 3, candidates are advised to read up the following materials:

'Government Objectives: Benefits and Risks of PPPs'. World Bank Group (US), PublicPrivate-Partnership Legal Resource Centre. Monday, 31 October 2016; retrieved from: https://ppp.worldbank.org/public-private-partnership/overview/ppp-objectives

The Ministry of Singapore: Public Private Partnership Handbook version 2, March 2012; retrieved from: ppphandbook2012.pdf (mof.gov.sg)

Chia, Y. M. 'PPP: Promised partnerships (can) prosper', The Straits Times, 25 Dec. 2014, Singapore: Singapore Press Holdings. Retrieved from: http://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/ppp-promised-partnerships-can-prosper

Ling Han (2016). 'The Problem with PPPs in Singapore', The Diplomat, 26 September 2016. Retrieved from: https://thediplomat.com/2016/09/the-problem-with-ppps-in-singapore/