ADB assistance for public-private partnerships in infrastructure development

Feig, H. and Finlayson, B. (2009). ADB assistance for public-private partnerships in infrastructure development : potential for more success : evaluation study. Manila, The Philippines, Asian Development Bank. ix, 65 p. : fig., tab. 15 ref.
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The special evaluation study (SES) evaluates the performance of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) public and private sector operations in support of PPPs in the power, transport, and water sectors, and the development of related policy, legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks.

The performance evaluation methodology combines project assessments with assessments of ADB’s strategic approach, development impact and value addition, and performance. The analysis is based on (i) findings of a review of all PPP-related public sector operations by the Independent Evaluation Department (IED), and (ii) evaluations by IED and the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD) for completed PPP investments.

ADB’s support for PPPs in infrastructure development in general was rated “successful,” but there are areas for improvements for both, public sector and PSOD operations, as implied by lower performance ratings in some specific areas and sectors.

Chapter II is a brief overview of ADB’s strategies and assistance programs for PPP in infrastructure. Chapter III presents assessments of ADB’s assistance for PPP in its public and private sector operations, as well as an overall rating of ADB’s assistance in this area. Chapter IV summarizes key findings and lessons, identifies issues, and has recommendations for ADB management with regard to future assistance.