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Author: John R. Vacca
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2004-05-11
Total Pages: 446
ISBN-13: 0203498151
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Author: Jane Beckett-Camarata
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Published: 2020-10-20
Total Pages: 280
ISBN-13: 183909656X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThrough the introduction of a new lens through which to view infrastructure finance policy, this book analyses the role of Public Private Partnerships within the context of long-term capital investment and improvement planning, and as a critical aspect of effective long-term capital infrastructure finance policy.
Author: E. R. Yescombe
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Published: 2018-05-29
Total Pages: 549
ISBN-13: 0081007671
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPublic-Private Partnerships for Infrastructure - Principles of Policy and Finance, Second Edition explains how public private partnerships are prepared, procured, financed, and managed from both the public- and private-sector perspectives. As the use of public private partnerships continues to develop world-wide, both in the area of public policy and private financing and contracting, the Second Edition of this leading textbook: - Captures and explains the latest approaches, providing a comprehensive all-round guide for those on both the public- and private-sector sides of the table - Emphasises a step-by-step approach within a comprehensive, cross-referenced format - Includes clear explanations of PPP evaluation, structuring and financing concepts for the benefit of those new to the topic: no prior knowledge is assumed or required - Provides detailed reference points for more experienced practitioners - Draws from the authors' experience and practice in PPP markets worldwide to provide a perspective on practical application of the key underlying principles - Includes an extensive glossary of technical and financial terms used in the PPP sector - Includes more technical information and a stronger legal perspective than other books - Emphasizes a step-by-step approach within a comprehensive, cross-referenced format - Expands and updates the historical backgrounds and political contexts of public-private partnerships
Author: Hans Schlappa
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Published: 2021-05-10
Total Pages: 115
ISBN-13: 180043698X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe analytical tools and practical examples provided by Schlappa and Nishino are relevant for political and administrative decisionmakers, leaders of civil society and business organisations in developing locally appropriate, creative and robust strategies to shrink smart and re-grow smaller.
Author: Simon Hakim
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2022-01-03
Total Pages: 350
ISBN-13: 3030834840
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book discusses the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in global transportation infrastructure. Seen as a way to provide vital services in an era of shrinking government budgets, public-private partnerships have become an increasingly important part of travel infrastructure worldwide. This book describes and analyzes the structure of various models of PPPs in various countries, evaluating their effectiveness, and drawing policy implications for future use. Written by leading international researchers and practitioners in the transportation field, each chapter is a case study on the adoption, implementation, and outcome of transportation services in different municipalities. Taken together, these diverse case studies provide an integrated framework for evaluating and using PPPs. Providing rigorous empirical analysis of PPPs in transportation, this volume will be of interest to researchers in public administration, political science, and economics as well as practitioners and policymakers involved in establishing and monitoring PPPs in transportation.
Author: Frank R. Spellman
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2020-09-21
Total Pages: 205
ISBN-13: 1000177548
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFundamentals of Public Utilities Management provides practical information for constructing a roadmap for successful compliance with new and ever-changing regulatory frameworks, upgrading and maintenance, and general management of utilities operations. It describes current challenges faced by utility managers and offers best practices. In an effort to maximize the usefulness of the material for a broad audience, the text is written in a straightforward, user-friendly, conversational style for students and practicing professionals alike. Features: Presents numerous illustrative examples and case studies throughout Examines environmental compliance and how to best work with continually changing regulations Frames the discussions in a context of energy conservation and ongoing sustainability efforts Fundamentals of Public Utilities Management is designed to provide insight and valuable information to public utility sector managers and prospective managers in water operations (drinking water, wastewater, storm water), and to serve the needs of students, teachers, consulting engineers, and technical personnel in city, state, and federal public sectors.
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Published: 2022-07-08
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 1513571826
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis handbook is aimed at anyone who is involved in a Public Investment Management Assessment (PIMA) or who has a practical interest in public investment management. It is intended to be useful for country authorities, IMF staff, staff of other financial institutions and development organizations, and anyone who is interested in exploring different aspects of public investment management to understand how country systems are designed and how they work in practice.
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Published: 2020-09-17
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 926454030X
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Author: Robert D. Lee Jr.
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Published: 2020-10-12
Total Pages: 577
ISBN-13: 1284229637
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPublic Budgeting Systems, Tenth Edition is the most comprehensive and balanced treatment of the current state of budgeting throughout all levels of the United States government. Current and prospective public managers, accordingly, often succeed or fail in their careers based in large part on whether they are intelligent consumers of financial data and have an adequate understanding of the budget process. By providing a detailed overview of all budgeting and financial management, the book enables students to gain an appropriate understanding of a complex topic.
Author: Disha Experts
Publisher: Disha Publications
Published: 2020-02-04
Total Pages: 893
ISBN-13: 8194345332
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