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Risk Management in Public–Private Partnerships

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  • Demi Chung
  • David Hensher

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type="main"> This study investigates the risk management in long-term concession contracts known as public–private partnerships (PPPs). The M4 is the first Australian PPP road concession to reach the end of its concession cycle. It provides a unique and timely opportunity to examine the risk management process over its contract term and the efficacy of PPP contractual structures in managing uncertainties. Our specific research interests focus on two questions. First, what risk management approach was implemented? Second, has the risk-allocation strategy defined in the contract facilitated or hindered the risk management process? The findings of the study suggest that under the incomplete contract approach, the risk management practices rooted in a strong contractual framework, allied with good relationship skills, has contributed to a positive outcome for the M4 PPP. The study provides generalisable insights into risk management in inter-organisational long-term contracts.

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  • Demi Chung & David Hensher, 2015. "Risk Management in Public–Private Partnerships," Australian Accounting Review, CPA Australia, vol. 25(1), pages 13-27, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ausact:v:25:y:2015:i:1:p:13-27
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