Project Selection and Transparency Factors in Housing Public-Private Partnerships in Nigeria

Eziyi Offia Ibem; Paschal C Onyemaechi; Emmanuel A. yo-Vaughan

doi:10.5130/AJCEB.v18i2.5771

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Published: Jun 27, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v18i2.5771

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Public-private partnerships, housing, project selection, transparency, Nigeria

Eziyi Offia Ibem

Covenant University, Ota

Paschal C Onyemaechi

Nectar International Business School, Abuja,

Emmanuel A. yo-Vaughan

Department of Architecture Bells University of Technology, Ota

Abstract

The application of Public-Private Partners (PPPs) in housing provisioning is on the increase across the world. However, there is a paucity of empirical studies on the specific factors considered at the initiation, and measures taken to ensure transparency at the procurement stages, of PPP housing projects. This study examined project selection factors and transparency measures in PPP housing projects using data sourced from oral interviews with 27 experts in nine PPP housing schemes in Nigeria. Results of the content analysis revealed that the top two selection factors considered by both the public and private sector operators of PPP housing projects in Nigeria are the availability of land and viability of the funding arrangements. Whereas the public-sector partners also consider the availability of competent private sector to deliver the projects, the private developers are concerned with the location of proposed projects. It was also found that the two key measures taken to ensure transparency at the procurement stage of the projects are transparent and competitive bidding and open advertisements of tender opportunities. These imply that before embarking on PPP housing projects, operators should ensure that there is available land in good locations, sound funding arrangements, and measures for achieving transparency in the schemes.

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Ibem, E. O., Onyemaechi, P. C., & yo-Vaughan, E. A. (2018). Project Selection and Transparency Factors in Housing Public-Private Partnerships in Nigeria. Construction Economics and Building, 18(2), 15-40. https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v18i2.5771

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Vol 18 No 2 (2018): Construction Economics and Building

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Eziyi Offia Ibem, Covenant University, Ota

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Emmanuel A. yo-Vaughan, Department of Architecture Bells University of Technology, Ota

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Eziyi Offia Ibem, Covenant University, Ota

Emmanuel A. yo-Vaughan, Department of Architecture Bells University of Technology, Ota