Analysis of PPP reform in municipal solid waste management sector in India
By: Devkar, Ganesh A
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Publisher: Pune NICMAR 2014Edition: Vol.29(1), Jan-Mar.Description: 23-34p.Subject(s): Construction Engineering and Management (CEM)Online resources: Click here
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NICMAR Journal of construction managementSummary: Local governments in India have been facing challenges in effective management of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generated in urban areas. Recent government initiatives encourage use of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) reforms among local governments for improving MSW management. This paper describes the result of a study conducted to analyse the current experiences with the deployment of PPP reforms for MSW management. The case studies of three PPP projects in MSW sector were used for investigating the adoption and implementation of PPP reform. The case study analysis indicated that PPP reform was shaped with focus on areas such as mobilization of financial resources, skills from private sector and improved access and quality of MSW services. However, stakeholder involvement, cost recovery and environmental sustainability did not receive due importance during the design of the PPP reforms. This study contributes to the body of knowledge on PPP reforms and highlights the need to improve the institutional capacity and stakeholder cooperation for their effective utilization.
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Local governments in India have been facing challenges in effective management of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generated in urban areas. Recent government initiatives encourage use of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) reforms among local governments for improving MSW management. This paper describes the result of a study conducted to analyse the current experiences with the deployment of PPP reforms for MSW management. The case studies of three PPP projects in MSW sector were used for investigating the adoption and implementation of PPP reform. The case study analysis indicated that PPP reform was shaped with focus on areas such as mobilization of financial resources, skills from private sector and improved access and quality of MSW services. However, stakeholder involvement, cost recovery and environmental sustainability did not receive due importance during the design of the PPP reforms. This study contributes to the body of knowledge on PPP reforms and highlights the need to improve the institutional capacity and stakeholder cooperation for their effective utilization.
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