Analysis of strategic issues underpinning the innovative financing of infrastructure within developing countries

Badu, Edward and Owusu-Manu, D.-G. and Edwards, D.J. and Holt, G.D. (2013) Analysis of strategic issues underpinning the innovative financing of infrastructure within developing countries. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139 (6). pp. 726-737. ISSN 07339364 (ISSN)

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Abstract

Infrastructure deficit is inextricably linked to funding availability, especially in developing countries. Innovative financing (IF) can be beneficial in helping combat such deficit. Strategic issues underpinning IF of Ghanaian infrastructure projects are identified and analyzed. The study's empirical aspect employs structured interviews and a questionnaire survey to accrue data from project implementation agencies relating to infrastructure IF. Factor analysis establishes those variables from among the large number studied that measure similar underlying dimensions. Three strategic IF issues are identified and explained: (1) appropriateness of the financing method, (2) pricing and management of the financing method, and (3) sustainability of the financing method. Infrastructure development stakeholders in developing countries may benefit from the findings through greater appreciation of IF sources and techniques. Suggested future research includes detailed exploration of IF barriers and comparative critical appraisal of similar research studies at the international level. © 2013 American Society of Civil Engineers.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000641
Dates:	Date Event June 2013 Published
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Developing countries, Ghana, Infrastructure, Innovative financing, Project delivery, Strategic issues, Ghana, Infrastructure, Innovative financing, Project delivery, Strategic issues, Developing countries, Underpinnings, Finance
Subjects:	CAH10 - engineering and technology > CAH10-01 - engineering > CAH10-01-07 - civil engineering CAH13 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01-01 - architecture CAH13 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01-02 - building CAH13 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01-04 - planning (urban, rural and regional)
Divisions:	Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment > School of Engineering and the Built Environment Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment > School of Engineering and the Built Environment > Dept. of Built Environment
Depositing User:	Hussen Farooq
Date Deposited:	05 Aug 2016 12:45
Last Modified:	22 Mar 2023 12:16
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/2661

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