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GPP821S - GOVERANCE OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS - 1ST OPP - NOVEMBER 2024 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF PUBLIC GOVERNANCE HONOURS
QUALIFICATION CODE: 0BBPGH
LEVEL: 8
COURSE CODE: GPP821S
COURSE NAME: GOVERNANCE OF
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
SESSION: NOVEMBER 2024
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY
MARKS: 100
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER
MR FRED KOITA
MODERATOR: DR NESPECT SALOM
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL FOUR (4) questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
4. As this is an open book assessment, you will need to display
well-structured arguments that demonstrate your ability to
apply, analyse, synthesize, compare, and evaluate theory with
practice.
PERMISSABLE MATE RIALS
1.Course Study Notes
2. Power Point Presentations
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 3 PAGES (Including this front page)
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QUESTION 1
"The World Bank states that countries and markets need to be sufficiently mature to
apply the concept of Public Private Partnership (PPP) wisely".
Assess whether Namibia is mature enough to apply the concept of PPP wisely by
applying the PPP framework as developed by the World Bank. Make use of relevant
local PPP examples, to substantiate your answer.
(25)
QUESTION 2
The late President Hage Geingob was quoted as saying that the Public Private
Partnership Act is a framework for a "marriage" between the public and private sectors
and will not become a tool for undue enrichment. The Namibian 2017-06-13.
Write short notes on the importance of a legal framework like the Public Private
Partnership Act 2017 (Act nr. 4 of 2017) to ensure that PPPs will not become a tool
for undue enrichment.
(25)
QUESTION 3
An important aspect of leadership is to be visionary, but that can only be done if risks
are managed properly.
As a training facilitator at the PPP unit of the Ministry of Finance and Public
Enterprises, you are tasked to provide training notes to public- and private sector
leaders that incorporates the following.:
a. Explain what are the types of risks that can be associated with PPP projects
and describe how these risks could impact upon National development in
Namibia?
(10)
b. Discuss the lessons to be learnt from PPP's worldwide that will assist the
Government of Namibia to utilize PPPs effectively to the benefit of the people?
(15)
Your answer in question 3 should refer to one or more PPP that was implemented in
Namibia that showcase the importance of risk management and lessons learnt from
successful PPPs.
QUESTION4
"Some residents of Kalima Mulilo in the Zambezi region are planning to stage a protest
tomorrow against alleged corruption and lack of transparency by the town council. One
of the demonstrations, Fabian Sampaya, told Nampa on Friday that the residents will
also demonstrate against pre-paid water meters that were installed without consulting
the community. This, he said, came as a surprise to many residents because the
community in informal settlements cannot afford to pay for such meters." The
Namibian (2018-05-14)
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Considering the above event at Katima Mulilo, (a) discuss the importance of a
feasibility study before PPP project is launched, and (b) explain the key components
of a comprehensive Feasibility Study Report for the Town Council of Katima Mulilo to
use in future scenarios.
(25)
TOTAL MARKS (100)