Report
LTI Reports
Private Participation in Infrastructure: What Role for Public–Private Partnerships?
To modernise infrastructure, achieve carbon neutrality, and
bolster defence and social services, the European Union must
close an annual investment gap of €750–800 billion. Public–
private partnerships (PPPs) are frequently proposed as a
solution, but their effectiveness is debated. Can they help bridge
the funding shortfall, or do they introduce inefficiencies and
risks related to contract renegotiations?
This report analyses data and literature, develops a theoretical
framework, and conducts empirical assessments to derive key
insights for the effective design and implementation of PPPs.
