• It is important to focus on the needs and concerns of project employees, especially when staff are transferred to the Project Company.
• Opposition from local communities due to unexpected costs should be resolved appropriately, with such measures to be fully considered at the project planning stage.
• Detailed arrangements and adequate preparation in advance of the transition between financial close and operations is vital to ensure utility services are delivered as scheduled by the PPP contract.
• By government having an equity interest in the Project Company, it can typically appoint both a member of the board of directors and the head of the supervisory committee of the Project Company, giving it a greater level of monitoring and influence over the project.
• The experience of the private sector can help government staff to gain valuable skills and training in PPP contract management.