B.  Key Issues in PPPs

In different workshop, seminars and consultative meetings key issues in PPPs were identified. These are explained briefly as follows:

•  It is necessary to promote private sector participation in understanding, financing, constructing, and operating infrastructure projects through PPP.

•  The relevant ministry has to give priority to land acquisition or other land related issues for PPP projects.

•  It is necessary to expedite decisions in the investment process by resolving lengthy and complex inter-ministerial issues.

•  There should be training for the Government officials to understand and manage PPP projects.

•  Proper procedure is to be introduced to identify sufficient potential PPP projects in the pipeline.