Implementation status of public-private partnerships in the water sector: Assessing the dolphin coast municipality water concession 20 years later
| dc.contributor.author | Mngomezulu, Boitumelo Bophelo Pauline | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-09-16T09:40:31Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-09-16T09:40:31Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
| dc.description.abstract | After apartheid, the newly democratically elected South African government inherited a substantial backlog in providing essential services, like water, to traditionally underserved populations. As a result, there are increased demonstrations against service delivery in South Africa. Most governments are considering alternative means of providing optimal water services to the citizens. The agenda includes pursuing initiatives such as public-private partnerships (PPPs). However, the PPP approach is a controversial and contentious phenomenon. Taking into consideration this crisis, the specific aim of this study is to examine the extent to which the Dolphin Coast Municipality water concession, one of the oldest South African public-private partnerships in the water sector, has been successful in improving water service delivery in the Dolphin Coast area and what has been the impact on low-income areas. Theoretical underpinnings are discussed to understand how the concept of PPPs in varying forms is rooted in different theoretical ideologies such as New Public Management, Public Value Theory, and New Public Governance. The study employed a qualitative research method. Document analysis was used as a data collection tool and data was analyzed using a content analysis approach. The thesis discovered that while there is significant progress made in the water sector, driven through the PPP approach, more still needs to be done. It is important that inclusive strategies are adopted in addressing issues of equality and justice, considering the concerns of disadvantaged groups. To promote sustainable water service delivery through PPPs, the thesis further suggests improving stakeholder coordination, the regulatory environment, infrastructure investment, capacity building, community involvement, and data gathering. This thesis adds to the understanding of PPPs as alternative water provision mechanisms. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10566/16144 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | University of the Western Cape | |
| dc.subject | Public-private partnerships | |
| dc.subject | Privatization | |
| dc.subject | Private sector | |
| dc.subject | Water Sector | |
| dc.subject | Dolphin Coast | |
| dc.title | Implementation status of public-private partnerships in the water sector: Assessing the dolphin coast municipality water concession 20 years later | |
| dc.type | Thesis |