Through an empirical analysis of the relationship between private participation in infrastructure and country risk, the paper shows that country risk ratings are a reliable predictor of infrastructure investment levels in developing countries. The results suggest that a difference of one...

Chapter 1.Introduction to Project Finance -- Chapter 2.Project Financing and Direct Conventional Financing -- Chapter 3.Sources of project funds -- Chapter 4.Bankability -- Chapter 5.Public Procurement: Laws and Regulations -- Chapter 6.Assessment of project’s viability and analytical tools --...

Contents: Preface -- 1. Setting the scene -- 2. How did the idea of PPPs arise? -- 3. Exploring what PPPs can and cannot do -- 4. Can PPPs ever be good value? -- 5. Why choose a PPP? -- 6. Ppps and megaprojects -- 7. Where to now for PPPs? -- 8. Conclusions references Index

This path-breaking book considers the recent trend for governments to look increasingly to private sector finance, provided by private enterprises constructing and managing public infrastructure facilities in partnership with government bodies

There are now increasing concerns about the need to upgrade public infrastructure, improve the delivery of public services, and explore new options for partnering with the private sector. This book looks at ways of strengthening the efficiency of public investment and managing the fiscal risks...