The following sections present the four thematic areas covered in Benchmarking PPP Procurement: preparation, procurement, unsolicited proposals, and contract management. The survey includes questions to assess each of the thematic areas. However, only questions for which there is consensus on good practices are scored. The scoring methodology is presented in annex 2.
The exercise relies on a broad interpretation of the term regulatory framework and includes laws, regulations, enacted policies, guidelines, and even case law where appropriate. It also accounts for generally followed practices when contributors confirmed those practices. In sum, the assessment and scoring of the four thematic areas presented in the following sections results from the coverage and soundness of regulations compared with recognized good practices.