Publication: PPP Project Screening and Analytics Tool (PSAT 2.0) User Guide
Date
2023-06-01
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Published
2023-06-01
Author(s)
World Bank
Abstract
Lack of fiscal space and the quest
for better efficiency in projects and programs have led to
increasing interest in public-private partnerships (PPPs)
globally. PPPs are more complex than similar publicly
procured projects and require upfront project development
expenses that could be significant. Therefore, public
entities seek to understand as much as possible about each
project before undertaking expensive studies, project
structuring, and procurement, which brings to the fore the
need for good upstream project selection techniques and
methodologies. A review of early-stage PPP screening
practices in various countries indicates that a mix of
drivers determines PPP project success, often making it
difficult for policy makers and practitioners to understand
and select projects for further development as PPPs.
Complete reliance on quantitative criteria has not worked
well, with the result that in the past few years, countries
have been opting to combine these with qualitative aspects.
Often, screening methodologies have been created based on a
country’s policy drivers and areas of focus. Although
countries follow different methodologies for screening
projects, there are certain common principles used by all.
The PPP Project Screening and Analytics Tool (PSAT, or Tool)
2.0 is a Microsoft Excel Visual Basic–based decision-making
tool that can be used by countries for the screening and
prioritizing of climate resilient PPP projects. The Tool was
developed by the Infrastructure Finance, Public-Private
Partnerships and Guarantees global practice (IPG) at the
World Bank. In 2023 climate change parameters were
integrated into the tool and this user manual was updated
accordingly. This document is a detailed guide that provides
step-by-step instructions on the use of the PSAT 2.0. The
User Guide also delves into the mechanics of the PSAT 2.0
and guides the user to customize the Tool to cater to
specific requirements.
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Citation
“World Bank. 2023. PPP Project Screening and Analytics Tool (PSAT 2.0) User Guide. © Washington, DC. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/39854 License: CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO.”