Evaluation of Factors Affecting Implementation of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Housing Provisions in Niger State (2008-2017).

Abstract

Public Private Partnerships (PPP) is a form of public procurement that combines public and private sector resources to bridge gaps in public service provision. In Niger State, PPP was adopted in 2008 and passed into law in 2011. The objectives of this study are to examine outcomes of its implementation in housing provision and to identify factors behind these outcomes. A case study design was utilised; and data was collected using structured questionnaires, and by reviewing official reports and guidance documents on PPP implementation in housing. A simple random sample of 150 built-environment professionals in public and private sector organisations in Niger State were surveyed on project conception and implementation. Surveys were analysed using averages that summarised responses into four categories of political, project, financial and environmental factors and the outputs were also categorised by these four factors. Notable outcomes were a weak institutional base a lack of viable partners and poor-quality projects mainly due to a limited knowledge of PPP among personnel and poor coordination among participating agencies. It is recommended that the NSPPA be strengthened with necessary resources to execute its mandate and participating public sector agencies are trained extensively in contemporary PPP management process.