Kamu Özel Sektör İşbirliği ile Yapılan Projelerdeki Kritik Başarı Faktörlerinin Çeşitleme İle İncelenmesi: Türkiye Perspektifi

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is the identification of the critical success factors for the PPP projects performed in Turkey. Theory and Methods: This study is conducted by following a triangulation method. According to the triangulation method, two or more resources should be used to collect data about a subject, therefore the validation of the performed study can be satisfied. A triangulation of literature review, semi-structured interviews and empirical questionnaire survey was used in this study. At the first step, by conducting a literature review, the CSFs stated in the literature can be provided, however these CSFs are not specific to the PPP projects performed in Turkey. At the end of this stage, 44 CSFs are identified. In addition, to determine the specific CSFs to the Turkish market, the studies performed for Turkey are also investigated. These CSFs are discussed with the three experts by conducting semi-structural interviews. Finally, 10 more CSFs specific to the Turkish market are added to the final list of CSFs. The final list is used to prepare a questionnaire, and this questionnaire is used to collect data about the importance of CSFs for the Turkish market. A total of 89 valid data is collected at the end of the questionnaire survey. This data is analyzed by conducting a factor analysis. Results: The factor analysis shows that there are ten factors for the PPP projects performed in Turkey. Conclusion: The results of this study show that the uncertainties in PPP projects can lead to the failure of these projects, therefore the uncertainties exist in PPP projects should be minimized performing robust technical feasibility studies. In addition, a central institution can be very beneficial to provide coordination between the governmental agencies and standardize the processes performed in PPP projects. Finally, the definition of PPP concept should be made very carefully, therefore the partnership between the public and private sector can be provided.