This book provides a theoretical basis for examining public-private partnerships (PPP) so as to give researchers a better understanding of PPP and to develop a more strategic approach to the subject. It analyses the various characteristics and approaches of PPP, drawing on a number of international studies, particularly from Europe and the USA, and it provides a thorough review of the literature. It looks, in particular, at two main PPP procurement systems: concessions and joint ventures.The Authors Mirjam Bult-Spiering is assistant professor Public-Private Governance of the Department Construction Management & Engineering at the University of Twente, The Netherlands. Geert Dewulf is professor of Planning & Development of the Department Construction Management & Engineering at the University of Twente, The Netherlands. Also of Interest are: "Public-Private Partnerships - Managing Risks and Opportunities" edited by Akintola Akintoye Matthias Beck & Cliff Hardcastle 0-632-06465-X, "Value and Risk Management - A Guide to Best Practice" Michael F.Dallas Published on behalf of the Chartered Institute of Building 1-4051-2069-X. It features cover illustrations courtesy of George Jautze, ING Real Estate General Management (Nijmegen-Marienburg) and Erik Hermsen, Strukton Integrale Projecten (Montaigne), and cover design by Simon Witter.