{"product_id":"publicprivate-partnerships-principles-of-policy-and-finance-9780750680547","title":"Public-Private Partnerships: Principles of Policy and Finance","description":"\u003cp\u003eOver the last decade or so  private-sector financing through public-private partnerships (PPPs) has become increasingly popular around the world as a way of procuring and maintaining public-sector infrastructure  in sectors such as transportation (roads  bridges  tunnels  railways  ports  airports)  social infrastructure (hospitals  schools  prisons  social housing) public utilities (water supply  waste water treatment  waste disposal)  government offices and other accommodation  and other specialised services (communications networks or defence equipment). This book  based on the authors practical experience on the public- and private-sector sides of the table  reviews the key policy issues which arise for the public sector in considering whether to adopt the PPP procurement route  and the specific application of this policy approach in PPP contracts  comparing international practices in this respect. It offers a systematic and integrated approach to financing PPPs within this public-policy framework  and explains the project-finance techniques used for this purpose. The book deals with both the Concession and PFI models of PPP  and provides a structured introduction for those who are new to the subject  whether in the academic  public-sector  investment  finance or contracting fields  as well as an aide memoire for those developing PPP policies or negotiating PPPs. The author focuses on practical concepts  issues and techniques  and does not assume any prior knowledge of PPP policy issues or financing techniques. The book describes and explains: The different types of PPPs and how these have developed Why PPPs are attractive to governments General policy issues for the public sector in developing a PPP programme PPP procurement procedures and bid evaluation The use of project-finance techniques for PPPs Sources of funding Typical PPP contracts and sub-contracts  and their relationship with the projects financial structure  Risk assessment from the points of view of the public sector  investors  lenders and other project parties Structuring the investment and debt financing The key issues in negotiating a project-finance debt facility. In addition the book includes an extensive glossary  as well as cross-referencing. Reviews the PPP policy framework and development from an international perspective Covers public- and private-sector financial analysis  structuring and investment in PPPs No prior knowledge of project financing required\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45792396673077,"sku":"ByrdShop_0750680547","price":478.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780750680547_fa922a4e-18af-490d-89a8-99fb606b3d0c.jpg?v=1784748511","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/publicprivate-partnerships-principles-of-policy-and-finance-9780750680547","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}