Assessment of Critical Success Factors and Perceptions Regarding Implementation of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Infrastructure Projects

Dear Sir/ Madam, This survey is regarding assessment of the Critical Success Factors and your perceptions regarding implementation of PPPs in India. We consider your opinion very relevant to the research topic. We would kindly ask you to provide us with some information from your organizations perspective. We assure you that the information collected will be kept confidential and only be used for research purpose. To the extent that your organization may be interested in the results of this study, we are available to you via our contact data. Thank you in advance! 1. To what extent do you think the following are the Critical Success Factors of PPP projects?
S. No. Element Unimportant Less Important Neutral Important Very Important

1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18

Stable macro-economic condition Favourable legal framework Sound economic policy Available financial market Multi-benefit objectives Appropriate risk allocation and risk sharing Commitment and responsibility of public and private sectors Strong and good private consortium Good governance Projects technical feasibility Shared authority between public and private sectors Political support Well organised and committed public agency Competitive procurement process (enough potential bidders in the process) Transparent procurement process Government involvement by providing guarantee Thorough and realistic assessment of the cost and benefits Any other? (please specify)

2. According to your perception, to what extent the following categories of risks can be basically accepted and taken over by the private partner?
S. No Risk Not at All Very Small Extent Small Extent Large Extent Very Large Extent

2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9

Risks related to the location of site (land availability, approvals, viability, cultural heritage) Design and construction risks & subsequent changes Risk that demand for the service will be less than forecasted Risks regarding the environment & damages to it Financing risks (interest rates & foreign exchange rates changes, financing unavailability, inflation, etc.) Operational risk, risk of ensuring the required performance level (old/inadequate technical solutions, repair/maintenance) Changes in legal framework and political risks Obsolescence risks & need for upgradation (equipment, building, rehabilitation) Availability and quality of inputs

3. To what extent do you agree with the common perceptions against PPP projects?
S. No. Perception Strongly Disagree Disagree Don't Know Agree Strongly Agree

3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10

PPP projects are the same as privatization Public authorities lose control over service provision The principal reason to follow a PPP route is to avoid public sector debt Service quality declines Public sector staff will lose out The cost of the service will increase to facilitate private profit The public sector can finance services at a lower cost than the private sector Much management time is wasted in contract transactions, negotiations and bureaucratic procedures There is excessive restriction on participation High risk relying on private sector

4. To what extent do you consider your organization prepared to get involved in the following phases of a PPP project?
S. No. Not At All Very Small Extent Small Extent Large Extent Very Large Extent

Phase

4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5

Planning and preparation for participation in PPP project Tendering/ bidding phase of a PPP project Bringing the private financing to the project Execution phase: design/ build Maintenance and operation phase

Name Designation Contact no. Company Field of activity of your organization: Financial/banking Construction Technical consultancy/ architects Management/ financial consultancy Legal consultancy/ lawyer Public administration University/ academic Other, please mention: Annual turnover of your organization: Less than 1 crore rupees 1-10 crore rupees 10-100 crore rupees 100-500 crore rupees More than 500 crore rupees