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Stakeholder management in PPP projects: external stakeholders’ perspective

Chika Amadi (School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK)
Patricia Carrillo (School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK)
Martin Tuuli (GIMPA Business School, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Greenhill, Ghana)

Built Environment Project and Asset Management

ISSN: 2044-124X

Article publication date: 17 August 2018

Issue publication date: 14 September 2018

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper focusses on external stakeholders’ perspective of stakeholder management in public–private partnerships (PPP) projects within the context of developing countries where public opposition to PPP projects is prevalent. The purpose of this paper is to identify the key enablers to PPP projects’ success from the perspective of external stakeholders.

Design/methodology/approach

Data were collected from two case studies via semi-structured interviews in two PPP project locations in Nigeria. In total, 14 external stakeholders comprising community leaders, trade unionists and human right activist participated in the research.

Findings

Five key enablers of external stakeholder management were identified. These are as follows: the choice of project location; transparency of the internal stakeholders; timing of stakeholder engagement; knowledge of PPP; and relationship with internal stakeholders.

Originality/value

External stakeholders’ perspective of stakeholder management in PPP projects within the context of developing countries new to PPP has been established. The practical implications of the five enablers can be used by policy makers and industry professionals to ensure effective stakeholder management of PPP projects.

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Citation

Amadi, C., Carrillo, P. and Tuuli, M. (2018), "Stakeholder management in PPP projects: external stakeholders’ perspective", Built Environment Project and Asset Management, Vol. 8 No. 4, pp. 403-414. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-02-2018-0048

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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