Public-Private Partnerships in Russia, 1st ed. 2020 Institutional Frameworks and Best Practices Competitive Government: Public Private Partnerships Series

This volume presents the history and current state of the public-private partnership (PPP) sector in Russia. It analyzes the legal and institutional framework of PPPs as well as approaches and best practices for public administrations at federal and regional level to promote PPPs. Special attention is given to the management of PPP projects in different phases of their life cycle and to the legal and financial structuring of PPP projects. In addition, the contributions highlight best PPP practices in various sectors - from transport infrastructure to information technology - and also discuss international aspects of PPP. The volume is aimed at scholars in economics and public administration as well as public decision-makers interested in modern trends in the Russian economy and the development of successful business development.

History  and the current state of a public-private partnership in Russia.- Concession agreements in the Russian Empire.- History of concessions in the USSR.Evolution of approaches to PPP in modern history of the Russian Federation.- Infrastructure gaps and investment needs. Current state and key trends of PPP development.- Regulatory and legal framework of PPP in Russia. Forms of PPP in Russian practices.-Common and special legislation on PPP. Comparative analysis of Federal Law on Concessions (Law-115) and Federal Law on Public-Private and Municipal-Private Partnerships (Law-224).- Organizational and Legal Forms of PPP. Concessions, PPP Agreements, Alternative or "Quasi"-PPPs.-PPP governance in Russia.-Strategic planning in Russia. Transition to formation of long-term infrastructure plans.-PPP governance at the federal and regional level.-Instruments of government support for PPP projects.-  Project management. Life cycle of a PPP project.Key stages and tasks.- Preparation and assessment of PPP projects.-Selection of a private partner for PPP project implementation. Launch of PPP projects under “unsolicited proposal” (private initiative).- Commercial and financial closure.Monitoring and control of PPP projects implementation