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Key success factors of Public-Private Partnerships in the Water sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo: from global logics to local challenges
[Les facteurs clés de succès des Partenariats Public-Privé dans le secteur de l’eau en RD Congo : des logiques globales aux enjeux locaux]

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  • Delson Malumbe Asukulu

    (Université Pédagogique Nationale, Université Officielle de Bukavu (UOB))

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Despite its abundant water resources, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to experience limited access to safe drinking water, with over 65% of the population lacking even basic water services (Zeufack & Kumar, 2024). This deficiency is further exacerbated by significant disparities between urban and rural areas. In this context, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are increasingly viewed as a promising approach to infrastructure development and service delivery in the water sector. Drawing on a comprehensive literature review and a Delphi survey involving 130 experts in the water sector and/or PPPs, this study investigates the emergence of PPPs in the DRC and analyzes the key success factors underlying these new models of public service management. The findings highlight the critical importance of trust among stakeholders, the implementation of coherent sectoral planning, the establishment of an effective regulatory framework, and the institutionalization of constructive dialogue between public and private actors as essential conditions for the sustainable success of PPPs in the water sector.

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  • Delson Malumbe Asukulu, 2025. "Key success factors of Public-Private Partnerships in the Water sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo: from global logics to local challenges [Les facteurs clés de succès des Partenariats Public-Privé dans le secteur de l’eau en RD Congo : de," Post-Print hal-05600033, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05600033
    DOI: 10.65447/inflexion.v1i1.08
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