scholarly journals Evaluating the Intention and Behaviour of Private Sector Participation in Healthcare Service Delivery via Public-Private Partnership: Evidence from China

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Jie Yang ◽  
Lingchuan Song ◽  
Xiaoyi Yao ◽  
Qian Cheng ◽  
Zichao Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Asset Management ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Behavioural Intention ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Healthcare Market ◽  
Private Sector Participation

Private sector participation in the healthcare market via public-private partnership (PPP) could be considered an available approach to narrow down the medical resource gap and improve the operational efficiency of healthcare facilities. Accordingly, this study aims to examine the influence and relative importance among critical factors for the intention and behaviour of the private sector towards participation in Chinese healthcare market (CHM) via PPP. We defined five hypotheses from previous literature and built a theoretical model based on modified theory of planned behaviour. Then, covariance-based structural equation modelling was applied to analyse the questionnaires provided by 248 respondents from construction companies, real estate developers, pharmaceutical companies, private hospitals, asset management companies, and medical industry property investment companies in China. Results indicated that attitude towards behaviour (β = 0.466, P<0.001), subjective norm (β = 0.167, P<0.05), perceived behavioural control (β = 0.231, P<0.01), and facilitating conditions (β = 0.305, P<0.001) are positively significant to behavioural intention; behavioural intention also shows a strong linkage with behaviour (β = 0.931, P<0.001). Findings provide reference for governments and public authorities to exert additional efforts in implementing appropriate measures that will stimulate the private sector’s motivation to participate in CHM via PPP.

Achieving value for money in waste management projects: determining the effectiveness of public–private partnership in Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1283-1309
Author(s):  
Mumuni Ishawu ◽  
Chen Guangyu ◽  
Emelia Darko Adzimah ◽  
Aliu Mohammed Aminu
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Value For Money ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Private Sector Participation ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeGovernments all over the world are increasingly entering into partnership agreement with the private sector through public–private partnership (PPP) models for the development and management of public projects and services. Thus, the purpose of this study is to first examine the factors that enter into government's attitude, value for money (VFM) and PPP-based waste management projects (WMPs) in Ghana. Further, this study examines the relationship between PPP-based waste management and VFM, along with the mediating role of government's attitude.Design/methodology/approachData were collected through a survey questionnaire from four metropolitan municipal assemblies of Ghana. This study’s sample consisted of 230 respondents, and structural equation modeling was employed to conduct an empirical analysis. The structured model had evaluated the critical success factors (CSFs). Subsequently, the measurement model helped in the path analysis of the proposed model.FindingsThe authors found a nonpositive relationship between PPP-based WMPs and VFM; however, government's attitude will influence the achievement of VFM. Reliance on quality targets is ranked as the highest CSF in PPP-based WMPs in Ghana. Also, incentives for private sector participation and effective private sector participation are ranked as the least CSFs.LimitationsMost of the questionnaire's items were self -rated by employees of municipal assemblies who were not policymakers. This must have increased the possibility of common method bias. In addition, the study was limited to Ghana (a developing economy); therefore, the generalization of the results should be done with much caution.Practical implicationsThis study suggests to develop a network of private sector consortiums considering international and national participants who are engaged in PPPs in order to ensure successful delivery and hence valuing for money.Originality/valueThis study offers a novel perspective to investigate the relationship of PPP-based WMPs and VFM and shows how the government's attitude mediates this relationship.

scholarly journals Strengthening public COVID-19 response with private facilities in Kisumu, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannen van Duijn ◽  
Hellen C. Barsosio ◽  
Mevis Omollo ◽  
Emmanuel Milimo ◽  
Isdorah A. Odero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
List Type ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
New Findings ◽  
The Way

AbstractINTRODUCTIONSARS-CoV-2 testing is one of the options to combat COVID-19 in Kenya. In the first COVID-19 year there was limited tapping of the private sector’s potential to scale up testing in Kenya. In April 2020, we initiated a unique public-private partnership (PPP) project in Kisumu County connecting the private sector to centralized testing supported by the ministry of health (MoH), ‘COVID-Dx’, to accelerate the local response to COVID-19. Within COVID-Dx, we aimed to demonstrate this PPP’s performance as a replicable model for effective public-private collaboration in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in similar settings.METHODSKEMRI, Department of Health Kisumu County, PharmAccess Foundation, and local faith-based and private healthcare facilities collaborated in COVID-Dx. COVID-Dx was implemented from June 01, 2020, to March 31, 2021, in Kisumu County, Kenya. Trained laboratory technologists in participating healthcare facilities collected nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal samples from patients meeting the MoH COVID-19 case definition. Samples were tested at the central laboratory in KEMRI via SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR. Healthcare workers in participating facilities collected data using the digitized MoH COVID-19 Case Identification Form. We shared aggregated results from these data via (semi-) live dashboard to all relevant stakeholders. We did descriptive statistical analyses using Stata 16 to inform project processes.RESULTSNine facilities participated in the project. A total of 4,324 PCR tests for SARS-CoV-2 were done, with 425 positives. We noted differences in positivity rates between the facilities. Healthcare workers were the largest group tested in the project, 1009, representing 43% of the Kisumu healthcare workforce.CONCLUSIONCOVID-Dx can serve as a model for PPPs scale-up testing, especially LMICs, and digitizing the MoH case report form improved reporting efficiency, demonstrating that digital is the way forward. The COVID-Dx PPP has led to another collaboration with Kisumu County aimed towards extending the COVID-Dx model to other counties.SUMMARY BOXWhat is already known?In sub-Saharan Africa, COVID-19 responses are mainly rolled out through the public healthcare sector, even though the private sector plays a significant role in health service deliveryThe challenge is to combine private and public efforts in healthcare delivery in a mutually supportive and collaborative manner, especially during large outbreaks such as COVID-19.What are the new findings?The development of a public-private partnership (COVID-Dx) at the start of a global pandemic - COVID-19 – is challenging, but PPPs are essential for epidemic preparedness.The development of a digital app with a corresponding dashboard, ensures transparency and efficiency. It has shown to enable data-driven decision-making and provides insight into how to prioritize funding streams.What do the new findings imply?This PPP model is replicable and can serve as an example of PPPs for epidemic preparedness in similar settings in LMICs.Digital is the way going forward when combatting large outbreaks in the future, especially in LMICs

Developing Public-Private Partnership Framework for Managing Adverse Health Effects of Environmental Disaster (A case study of Lake Urmia -Iran)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hojatolah Gharaee ◽  
Ramin Rezapour ◽  
Naser Derakhshani ◽  
Morteza Ghojazadeh ◽  
Saber Azami-Aghdash
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Lake Urmia ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Adverse Health Effects ◽  
Environmental Disasters ◽  
Adverse Health ◽  
Private Sector Participation

Abstract Background Due to the limited resources of the public sector, the presence of the private sector as an auxiliary to the health sector, to mitigate adverse health effects (AHEs) caused by environmental disasters, seems necessary. Therefore, the present study aimed to develop a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework for managing AHE of environmental disasters (case study of Lake Urmia-Iran). Methods This is a qualitative study with grounded theory approach, conducted in 2019. Required data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 20 experts selected through purposive sampling, and analyzed using Content-Analysis. To formulate the initial framework, an experts’ panel, composed of 12 experts, was formed. Delphi method was used to determine the validity of the framework. Results Most participants found the private sector participation in this field, essential and useful. The most important infrastructure for the private sector participation was designing a legal framework and providing adequate resources and facilities. Pollutant assessment and education of families for disease prevention are among the most important areas that the private sector can participate. To evaluate the performance of the private sector, periodic and short-term reports together with documentation should be used, and the evaluation tool should be the checklists agreed by two sectors. Payments to the private sector should be for periodic objectives, based on performance, and after performance confirmation, in the form of combination of fee for services, per capita and performance-based system. Preventing waste of resources, improving service coverage, greater efficiency and attracting public participation were the most important benefits of the private sector participation. Conclusions PPP can be considered by policy makers as an effective policy for reducing the AHE of environmental disasters (especially drying lakes). To this end, the framework presented in this study can be used as an action guide by national and local authorities and policymakers.

scholarly journals PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP: ALTERNATIF PEMBANGUNAN INFRASTRUKTUR DALAM NEGRI

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahmi Dzakky
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
Private Sector Participation ◽  
The Government ◽  
Business Entities

Sebagai regulator dan fasilitator proyek infrastruktur Indonesia, Pemerintah telah mengundang partisipasi sektor swasta melalui pengaturan Public Private Partnership (PPP) atau yang dikenal juga dengan Kerjasama Pemerintah dengan Badan Usaha (KPBU). Kemitraan Pemerintah-Swasta umumnya dicirikan oleh entitas sektor swasta yang mengumpulkan dana untuk membangun aset yang dibutuhkan oleh Pemerintah, dan menyediakan fasilitas atau layanan sebagai imbalan aliran pendapatan kontraktual dari Pemerintah atau pengguna. Hal ini disebabkan PPP dikatakan efektif untuk dijadikan alternatif pembangunan infrastruktur di dalam negeri. Tulisan ini akan menganalisis mengenai eksistensi PPP sebagai unsur alternatif pembangunan infrastruktur di Indonesia, dilihat dari aspek hukum dan implementasinya. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian hukum normatif dengan menggunakan studi kepustakaan. Adapun hasil yang diperoleh adalah Pemerintah harus berupaya untuk dapat meningkatkan kualitas kontrak dan perbaikan skema PPP sehingga dapat menarik investor turut membantu pemerintah pada agenda pembangunan infrastruktur dalam negeri.Kata Kunci: PPP, infrastruktur, pembangunanABSTRACTAs the regulator and facilitator of Indonesian infrastructure projects, the Government has invited private sector participation through the regulation of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) or also known as Government Cooperation with Business Entities (KPBU). Government-Private Partnerships are generally characterized by private sector entities that raise funds to build assets required by the Government and provide facilities or services in exchange for a contractual revenue stream from the Government or users. This is because PPP is said to be effective to be an alternative to infrastructure development in the country. This paper will analyze the existence of PPP as an alternative element of infrastructure development in Indonesia, judging by the legal aspects and its implementation. The method used is normative legal research method using literature study. The result obtained is that the Government should strive to be able to improve the quality of contracts and improve PPP schemes to attract investors to help the government on the domestic infrastructure development agenda. Keyword: PPP, infrastructure, development

scholarly journals Partnerstwo publiczno-prywatne jako forma współpracy administracji publicznej z otoczeniem

2018 ◽  
Vol 111 ◽  
pp. 143-158
Author(s):  
Justyna Przedańska
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Construction Management ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
The Public ◽  
Legal Nature ◽  
Common Interests

PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AS AFORM OF COOPERATION OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION WITH THE ENVIRONMENTThe article presents the legal nature of the public-private partnership, which is another form of along-standing mechanism of participation of the private sector in the fulfilling the public tasks. Public-private partnership means all forms of cooperation between public authorities and the private sector, which are designed to finance the construction, management and maintenance of infrastructure, or to provide services. Public administration cooperation with private partners in the delivery of public tasks should always involve assuming common interests not just public interest or private interest, and co-responsibility for the success of the project.

scholarly journals Enhancing the Macedonian Health System through Implementation of the Public-Private Partnership Model

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr.Sc. Iskra Belazelkoska Borizovska ◽  
Dr.Sc. Ljubomir Kekenovski
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Health System ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Public Private Partnerships ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
The Public ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Partnership Model

The research involves determination of the extent to which the public-private partnership model can contribute to the improvement and enhancement of the healthcare services in Macedonia. To achieve this purpose, the research embraces comprehension of the common advantages and disadvantages of this model, encompassed with a case study of the public-private partnership in the specialized-consultative health protection for the health activity-dialysis, together with other efforts to ensure high quality health protection. It also reflects the attitudes of the public authorities and private sector entities regarding the significance of the public-private partnership model, consideration of the advantages and disadvantages before entering public-private partnerships and the ways public-private partnerships affect the employees and employments.The study outlines planned and realised efforts to implement this model to ensure better and more efficient healthcare system.Generally, the results from the survey and the outlined case study present this model as good solution for many healthcare challenges, since public-private partnerships offer different services to the citizens that neither the public nor the private sector could separately achieve. The public-private partnership model leads to new employment opportunities according to the opinion of the public authorities, while the private sector entities consider that public-private partnerships increase the responsibility of the employees in such partnership in comparison to the public sector. The outlined case study is an example of successful public-private partnership model in the field of healthcare and can serve as motivation for further implementation of this model to ensure better, enhanced and modern health system.

Public–Private Partnership Monitor: Georgia

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Infrastructure Projects ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Private Sector Participation

This publication provides a detailed overview of Georgia’s public–private partnership (PPP) landscape to help public sector policy makers improve private sector participation in infrastructure projects.

Application of the Public-Private Partnership Organizational Structure in the Improvement of Business Operations of Public Sector Enterprises in Serbia

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 397-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sladjana Benkovic ◽  
Jovan Krivokapić ◽  
Miloš Milosavljević
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Public Enterprise ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
The Public ◽  
Business Operations ◽  
Private Sector Participation

Many countries have made an approach to harmonization and design of the organizational and legal framework that encourages private sector participation in the co-ownership of public sector enterprises. This is why the aim of the paper was to draw attention to the potentials that are available to the public sector in Serbia in the improvement of business operations, taking into account the current Law on public-private partnerships and concessions which has been present in practice for less than two years. The paper’s contribution is reflected in the presented model of the organizational, financial and developmental benefits of a public enterprise, through the application of the public-private partnership concept while bearing in mind the circumstances that are specific to the Serbian market.

ANALYSIS OF THE STATE AND PROBLEMS OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 87-94
Author(s):  
S. V. NEZHDAI ◽  
◽  
A. Yu. LUKYANOVA ◽  
I. S. GRUZINOVA ◽  
A. A. PROSTYAKOV ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
The State ◽  
Private Business ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Federal Level ◽  
Partnership Development ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social And Economic Development

The article shows that, in general, cooperation between public authorities and private business is one of the most important factors that generally affect the social and economic development of territories. The powers in the field of organizational and regulatory regulation of public-private partnership issues at the federal level are considered.

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