Mei Ho House : a study of the application of public private partnership in revitalising a government-owned historic building in Hong Kong

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kit-man Choi
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Historic Building ◽  
Private Partnership

Risk assessment in public-private partnership infrastructure projects

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 204-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Osei-Kyei ◽  
Albert P.C. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Cost Overruns ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Project Completion ◽  
Rate Fluctuation

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to empirically compare the risk factors in public-private partnership (PPP) projects in developing and developed countries, represented by Ghana and Hong Kong, respectively. Design/methodology/approach A structured questionnaire survey was conducted with PPP practitioners in Ghana and Hong Kong. In total, 103 valid responses were received for analysis. Kendall’s coefficient of concordance and mean ranking were used for data analysis. Findings The results show that respondents from Ghana ranked country risk factors higher, whereas their Hong Kong counterparts ranked project-specific risks higher. The top five significant risks in Ghana are corruption, inflation rate fluctuation, exchange rate fluctuation, delay in project completion and interest rate fluctuation. In Hong Kong, the top five significant risk factors are delay in land acquisition, operational cost overruns, construction cost overruns, delay in project completion and political interference. Originality/value The results of the study inform international investors of the appropriate risk mitigation measures and preventive actions to use when engaging in PPP arrangements in any part of the world. Further, governments who are yet to use the PPP concept would be informed of the prevailing risk factors in other neighbouring countries (i.e. developing or developed countries).

Public-Private Partnership in Health and Long-Term Care

2018 ◽  
pp. 103-124
Author(s):  
Wing Tung Ho ◽  
Ben Yuk Fai Fong
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Related Services ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Aging Populations ◽  
Care Systems

An exponential growth in elderly population reflects a proportional increase in recourses that are unaffordable and unsustainable to the economy. This rapid demand for health services and long-term care not only leads to non-financial implication like shortage of manpower and long waiting time, but this also creates a large burden on health and related services in the public sector. Involving the private sector to provide better and more efficient facilities and services and to encourage innovation will enhance productivity, speed up project and service delivery, and increase opportunities for investment in health. This chapter examines existing problems within health care systems in aging populations such as Hong Kong, explores the advantages and challenges of Public Private Partnership (PPP), identifies successful factors in establishing PPPs models, reviews the PPP projects in Hong Kong and elsewhere and recommends methods in promoting PPP in health and long-term care as sustainable solutions.

Comparative Analysis of the Success Criteria for Public–Private Partnership Projects in Ghana and Hong Kong

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 80-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Osei-Kyei ◽  
Albert P. C. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Developed Economies ◽  
Success Criteria ◽  
Project Success Criteria ◽  
Developing And Developed Countries

The criteria for measuring the success of public–private partnership (PPP) projects have become very topical because of the global interest in PPP project success. This article empirically investigates the differences and similarities of PPP project success criteria in developing and developed economies, represented by Ghana and Hong Kong, respectively. Results reveal profitability, meeting output specifications, and adherence to budget as the top three success criteria in Ghana, whereas adherence to budget, adherence to time, and effective risk management are considered more important in Hong Kong. The findings inform practitioners of the success measures considered in PPP in developing and developed countries.

Implementation constraints in public-private partnership

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Osei-Kyei ◽  
Albert P.C. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Investment Climate ◽  
Political Debate ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Developed Economies ◽  
Coefficient Of Concordance

Purpose This paper aims to empirically investigate the differences and similarities on the implementation constraints in public–private partnership (PPP) in developing and developed economies/countries, represented by Ghana and Hong Kong, respectively. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was conducted with relevant experienced PPP practitioners in Ghana and Hong Kong. One hundred and three completed questionnaires were received for analysis. Kendall’s coefficient of concordance analysis, mean score ranking, Mann–Whitney U test and quartile grouping were used for data analysis. Findings The results show six implementation constraints with significant differences. Constraints related to the general investment climate of PPP projects (i.e. ecological conditions of PPP) are ranked higher in Ghana than in Hong Kong, whereas constraints related to the organisation and negotiations of PPP projects are higher in Hong Kong than in Ghana. Further, two constraints, lengthy delay in finalising negotiations and lengthy delay due to political debate, are very critical in both jurisdictions, whereas “negative public perceptions on PPP transactions” and “high use of unsolicited proposals” are of less challenge in the implementation of PPP in both jurisdictions. Originality/value The findings of this study contribute to knowledge on the international best practices of PPP. In addition, international private bidders would be informed of the mitigation measures to adopt when engaging in PPP arrangements in any part of the world, whether in a developing or developed economy country.

Public sector’s perspective on implementing public – private partnership (PPP) policy in Ghana and Hong Kong

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Osei-Kyei ◽  
Albert P.C. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Success Criteria ◽  
Implementation Practices ◽  
And Training

Purpose The public sector plays a critical role in the successful implementation of public–private partnership (PPP) projects. Thus, there is a need to holistically explore the public sector’s view on the implementation practices of PPP. This paper aims to explore and compare the public sector’s views on PPP practices in Ghana and Hong Kong. Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured interviews were conducted with PPP practitioners of senior authority in public institutions in both Ghana and Hong Kong. The interviews covered critical issues of PPP implementation practices such as motivations for engaging in PPP, success criteria/indicators, critical success factors (CSFs), external stakeholder management and training and education in PPPs. Findings The findings show that quick delivery of public projects and private sector efficiency are the reasons considered by both groups of interviewees. On the success criteria, interviewees from both jurisdictions mentioned user satisfaction, budget, time and quality. The CSFs mentioned by both groups include capacity building and training, project viability, proper planning and good feasibility studies. Sensitization programs, including open forums and community meetings, were mentioned by both groups as measures for managing external stakeholders. On the training and education, both groups mentioned international study tours and organizing courses and seminars. Originality/value The outputs of this study offer strategies that are very useful to international private developers who are interested in PPP practices in Africa and Asia. Further, the findings contribute to the knowledge on the international best practices for PPP.

scholarly journals Major Obstacles to Public-Private Partnership (PPP)-Financed Infrastructure Development in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 6718
Author(s):  
Toriqul Bashar ◽  
Ivan W. H. Fung ◽  
Lara Celine Jaillon ◽  
Di Wang
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Infrastructure Projects ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Survey Responses

Public-private partnership (PPP)-led infrastructure development has been crucial in China as it has in many other countries. However, several obstacles in the field tend to challenge its development. Based on survey responses from PPP practitioners and professionals in Hong Kong and mainland China, this study analyzes and ranks the key barriers to PPP projects. Our findings suggest that both groups classify the critical obstacles to PPP consistently, albeit with some divergences in ranking them. Reflecting mainly from the perspective of professionals, the study also proposes some suggestions for mitigating these obstacles, so it could contribute to the effective formulation of PPP and successful implementation of PPP-led infrastructure projects in China as well as elsewhere.

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