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An Integrated Framework to Improve Public Involvement in Public-Private Partnerships: Aligning Participatory Modes With Informational Needs in PPPs

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: While prior literature has explored how different participation modalities can align with pre-specified goals in public involvement programs, research is needed on how configurations of participation modalities can address informational goals that are unique to PPPs. This study addresses this need by integrating insights from the literatures on PPPs and on public involvement to develop a theoretical framework. This study underscores the importance of ensuring public consultation before design options are finalized and emphasizes the potential of virtual public involvement (VPI) tools to educate citizens and gain their perspectives on PPPs. Emerging and established tools in digital engagement thus offer great promise for meeting the informational needs of PPPs, yet traditional in-person consultations remain essential for achieving the community agreement needed to align projects with local preferences. VPI tools can also improve citizen exposure to project components, yet many present more opportunities for conveying technical details than financial ones.

Source: Public Works Management & Policy

DOI: 10.1177/1087724x251391655

Authors: Eric J. Boyer, Can Chen, John Clayton Thomas

Institutions: The University of Texas at El Paso, Georgia State University

Language: English

Topic: Public-Private Partnership Projects

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,650