Thisfirst major book on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Nigeria explores thelegal, policy and strategic issues involved in the structuring and execution ofPPP projects in Nigeria. The book goes beyond the toolkit approach ofother available resources to blend the theoretical analysis of concepts withpractical step-by-step guides for consummating projects. The book adopts amultidisciplinary approach by integrating law, economics, finance and projectmanagement literature, relying on the authors extensive experience in thefield to give clear insights on the PPP concept.
The case study methodology employed inthe book produces rich and compelling empirical results. This book is suitablefor beginners wishing to develop an understanding of the concept, as well aspractitioners advising on PPPs. Students and academics wishing to carry outfurther research on PPPs will also benefit from the book.
.-1 The Concept of Public Private Partnerships
2 The Legal and Institutional Framework for PPPsinNigeria
3 The PPP Transaction Cycle
4 Contractual Structure for PPP Projects
5 The Value for Money Question
6 Risk in PPPs
7 Political Risk
8 Demand Risk
9 Stakeholder Oppositional Risk
10 PPPs in the Future in Nigeria.
George Nwangwu has many years of experience as a lawyer spanning variousaspects of legal practice in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. As aninternational consultant to multilateral institutions, he has been involvedwith framework issues in the field of infrastructure/utilities regulation andfinance, project management, and Public Private Partnerships (PPPs). Dr.Nwangwu was a DFID/World Bank funded consultant with the Bureau of PublicEnterprises where he held the followil£„