Chap2. Establishing a PPP Framework

Which describes a purpose of establishing a PPP framework?

• a. Enable all government projects to be delivered as PPPs

• b. Ensure that public sector objectives are prioritized over those of the private sector

• c. Minimize the risk that a PPP project will not deliver value for money

• d. Limit institutions accountability for their role in the PPP process

Which should NOT be an objective of a good PPP framework?

• a. Increase project financing options to enable more investment in infrastructure

• b. Reduce the reported levels of government expenditure and borrowing

• c. Harness private sector innovation and efficiency

• d. Stimulate growth and development in a country

What is defined by the scope of a PPP framework?

• a. The legal requirements of the jurisdiction

• b. The division of public and private sector responsibilities

• c. The phases through which a project must be managed

• d. The types of project for which the framework will apply

Which of the following are advantages of a unified framework?

1. Greater efficiency for the private sector

2. Greater bidder interest

3. Addresses unique infrastructure challenges 

4. Consistent practices across sectors

• a. 1, 2, 3

• b. 1, 2, 4

• c. 1, 3, 4

• d. 2, 3, 4

Which of the following statements about the legal and administrative approaches to establishing PPP frameworks are true?

1.         Civil law jurisdictions often use policy documents to establish PPP frameworks.

2.         Common law countries generally embody their PPP frameworks in laws.

• a. Only 1 is true

• b. Only 2 is true

• c. Both 1 and 2 are true

• d. Neither 1 or 2 is true

Which typical pre-existing framework may control government functions and decision-making processes in the PPP Framework of a civil law country?

• a. Administrative law

• b. Procurement law

• c. Public financial management law

• d. Sector laws and regulatory frameworks

Which is true of a sub-national PPP framework?

• a. Only covers the PPP project life cycle after project identification and screening at national level

• b. Investors consider local governments to be less reliable than national governments

• c. Financial support for PPPs is not required from national governments

• d. Local government executes PPPs independently from national government

Which is a key decision criterion within the ‘Identify Projects and Screening’ Phase of the PPP Process?

• a. Is the project affordable?

• b. Does the project meet PPP program objectives?

• c. Have risks been identified and allocated to the most appropriate party?

• d. Is the project environmentally and legally feasible?

In what Phase of the PPP Process is a Procurement Strategy prepared?

• a. Appraising the Project

• b. Identifying Projects and Screening

• c. Structuring and Drafting the Tender and Contract

• d. Tendering and Awarding the Contract

To which Phase corresponds the criteria "risks are identified and allocated to the most appropriate party"?

• a. Appraising the Project

• b. Structuring and Drafting the Contract and Tender

• c. Tendering and Award

• d. Managing the Contract