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The goal of this book is to discuss the potential for the use of public–private partnerships (PPPs) for encouraging critical infrastructure investment throughout the world. Critical infrastructure is defined as the essential service or services that underpin and support the backbone of a nation’s economy, security, and health, according to the United States (US) Department of Homeland Security. These services include the power used by homes and businesses, drinking water, transportation, stores and shops, and communications. Sixteen critical infrastructure sectors have been identified which compose the assets, systems, and networks, physical or virtual that are vital to physical security, economic security, and national public health and safety. This book will discuss the objectives and legal requirements associated with public–private partnerships (PPPs). Experts will discuss the elements that make up a successful PPP as well as provide examples where PPPs have failed. Examples will include the application of the PPP concept in the United States, as well as in Europe, the UK, China, South Korea, and in Australia for a wide variety of activities. It makes an attempt to “demystify” the PPP concept and to discuss both the successes and failures associated with PPPs. Hopefully the information presented in this book will assist decision makers in making these important investment decisions.
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Abbreviations
- ASCE:
-
American Society of Civil Engineers
- DHS:
-
Department of Homeland Security
- EPCIP:
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European Program for Critical Infrastructure Protection
- GAO:
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Government Accountability Office
- IMF:
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International Monetary Fund
- LLB:
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Lease and Lease Back
- NCPPP:
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National Council for Public–Private Partnerships
- OECD:
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Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
- PFI:
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Performance-based initiatives
- PPP:
-
Public–Private Partnership
- US:
-
United States
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Clark, R.M., Hakim, S. (2019). Public–Private Partnerships and Their Use in Protecting Critical Infrastructure. In: Clark, R.M., Hakim, S. (eds) Public Private Partnerships. Competitive Government: Public Private Partnerships. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-24600-6_1
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