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ASPECTS

DESCRIPTION

1.

Legal and Regulatory Framework

Brunei Darussalam National Public Private Partnership Guidelines is the administrative guideline for PPP application and procedure. The National PPP Guidelines were approved in 2014 by the Executive Committee for National Development Plan.

2.

Involved Government Agencies

The Department of Economic Planning and Development (JPKE), and specifically the Department of Planning (DoP) under JPKE, acts as the central facilitator for PPP projects in Brunei Darussalam. The main functions of the Department of Planning with respect to PPP are:

• Policy &Research

• Provides framework for PPP initiatives such as policies, processes, procedures andguidelines;

• Prepare strategic and action plans for PPP initiatives in the economy;

• Provide, improve and update the guidelines for PPP from time to time; and

• Conduct research and provide recommendations on the improvement of the PPP program.

• Coordination andMonitoring

• Review and assess PPP proposals based on information provided and with the assistance of relevant government and privateagencies;

• Evaluate, facilitate, coordinate, and monitor PPP projects;

• Conduct negotiations on the terms of agreements for PPP contracts, as part of the Core ProjectTeam;

• Manage the allocation of funds for PPP projects;and

• Support and facilitate Ministries and Departments in developing and implementing PPP projects.

• Public Relations

• Promote and advocate PPP as an alternative approach for infrastructure development;and

• Establish strategic partnership with relevant stakeholders including investors, financiers, private companies and overseas agencies.

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Supporting Agencies

Agencies that also support the PPP process in providing relevant advisory services on legal, financial and technical aspects are, amongst others,the Attorney General's Chambers, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Development, respectively.