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I. General questions This preliminary section contains introductory questions identifying initial criteria for a further statistical analysis of PPPs and concessions. The Checklist is not applicable if the answer to at least one of the questions in this section is "no". This also means that the "blue cell" questions are not applicable. In this case, it is advisable to contact the national statistical office for determining the balance sheet treatment of the contract. | ||||||
1 | Is the contract a long-term contract (by convention, at least three years) between a government entity and a private partner? |
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| This Checklist is designed for long-term contracts. If the answer is "no", the contract is neither a PPP nor a concession according to Eurostat. | VI.5.2.1 |
2 | Does this long-term contract define: i) specifically described fixed assets, needing initial capital expenditure; and ii) delivery of agreed services, which require the use of those assets; and iii) quality and volume standards for the asset and services? |
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| Specifically designed assets (e.g. infrastructure) generally require either significant initial capital expenditure or major renovation or refurbishment (which is precisely why government uses such arrangements in many instances). If the answer to all three questions is "yes", it is the service component that differentiates PPP and concession contracts from leases. Statistical rules for leases are specified in part VI of the MGDD. If the answer to at least one of the sub-questions is "no", the contract is neither a PPP nor a concession according to Eurostat. | VI.5.1 |