Have those affected been able to contribute effectively at the planning stages, and are their rights protected through fair appeals processes and other conflict resolution mechanisms?
The term 'planning stages' here encompasses the initial stages of a project prior to government going to the market, and up to the stage where the contracted private party receives final planning approvals.
Any need for a prior economic, environmental, social and regional impact analysis should be considered. Advice may be sought on the impact of any environmental and planning laws or regulations.
Planning for public consultation must allow ample time for special interest groups to voice their opinions or concerns, and for working with special interest groups to ameliorate their grievances, seeking solutions which can be set out in the contract.