SUMMARY LESSONS LEARNED

•  Potential interface issues with other projects should be considered during the project development and evaluation phase.

•  Training of the Procuring Authority's contract management team by a national PPP unit can benefit the team by providing visibility of all challenges faced nationally in PPPs.

•  Land acquisition should be dealt with at an early stage (preferably before or during the bidding stage) as it carries significant risk of additional costs and delays.

•  Independent consultants may act as a mediator to prevent disputes as they offer an impartial evaluation of any issues, which can then be presented to the parties for agreement.