ABSTRACT
This paper provides a discussion of the ways in which sustainability metrics can be άφηβά and measured in the context of public-private partnerships for water infrastructure in developing countries. Public-private partnerships are being viewed as an alternative vehicle to provide clean and reliable water in many parts of the developing world. But, in managerial literature, there has been little to suggest that managers have considered the sustainability of such public-private infrastructure projects in terms of performance, resource efficiency, environmental impact, social equity and economic viability, among other evaluatives. As public-private partnerships and sustainability have both been of growing importance in developing countries, it is crucial to understand the interaction between the two concepts. When combined together, they can reinforce and complement one another to increase the potential success of partnerships. Further, incorporating various performance metrics provides policy decisions makers and managers with a comprehensive approach to dealing with today’s complex problems regarding water infrastructure development.
