Governance and effectiveness of public–private partnership in Ghana's rural-water sector

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International Journal of Public Sector Management Pub Date : 2022-08-23 DOI:10.1108/ijpsm-05-2021-0129

Joseph Gerald Tetteh Nyanyofio, K. Domfeh, T. Buabeng, Theophilus Maloreh‐Nyamekye, N. N. Appiah-Agyekum

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PurposeThis study examined the governance and implementation of public–private partnership (PPP) based on the management contract model in the water sector in rural Ghana.Design/methodology/approachIt employed in-depth interviews with key management officials and focus-group discussions among residents in selected water-stressed communities in the beneficiary District Assemblies. Thematic analysis was employed for the analyses.FindingsThe governance of the PPP project was characterized by a well-structured institutional arrangement and effective governance mechanisms. The PPP project has increased residents' access to potable and affordable water and facilitated local economic and social development in its catchment areas. However, insufficient funding, political interference, limited infrastructural capacity and pollution are threatening its success.Originality/valueThe study contributes to the literature on effective governance and performance of rural-based PPP water supply projects for the achievement of the sustainable development goals goal six on access to affordable and quality water.

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加纳农村供水部门公私伙伴关系的治理和有效性

目的本研究考察了加纳农村供水部门基于管理合同模式的公私合作伙伴关系（PPP）的治理和实施情况。设计/方法/方法对主要管理官员进行了深入采访，并在受益地区议会中选定的水资源紧张社区的居民中进行了焦点小组讨论。分析采用专题分析法。发现PPP项目的治理具有良好的制度安排和有效的治理机制。PPP项目增加了居民获得饮用水和负担得起的水的机会，并促进了其集水区的当地经济和社会发展。然而，资金不足、政治干预、基础设施能力有限和污染正在威胁其成功。原创性/价值本研究有助于撰写关于农村PPP供水项目的有效治理和绩效的文献，以实现可持续发展目标关于获得负担得起的优质水的目标六。

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期刊介绍： The International Journal of Public Sector Management (IJPSM) publishes academic articles on the management, governance, and reform of public sector organizations around the world, aiming to provide an accessible and valuable resource for academics and public managers alike. IJPSM covers the full range of public management research including studies of organizations, public finances, performance management, Human Resources Management, strategy, leadership, accountability, integrity, collaboration, e-government, procurement, and more. IJPSM encourages scholars to publish their empirical research and is particularly interested in comparative findings. IJPSM is open to articles using a variety of research methods and theoretical approaches.