a. The process of selecting a Project Partner will be subject to the principles of openness, transparency, fair competition, equal opportunity, equality, announcement of competition, and achieving the public interest. This process must be conducted in accordance with the rules and procedures stipulated in this Law and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof.
b. A Partner must meet the approved financial and technical standards, rules, and requirements; and must have the capabilities and competencies required for working in his field of specialisation.
c. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this Article, a Government Entity may directly contract with a Project Company where the Project is solely created by that company.