ANSWER ALL 4 (FOUR) QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
The “transfer of risk” is regarded as one of the biggest advantages of engaging in a Public Private
Partnership, but what does it really mean? Explain the concept of “transfer of risk” to an audience of
public sector managers and make use of relevant examples to motivate your presentation.
(25)
QUESTION 2
President Hage Geingob on Friday said 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 statement above and explain how the Private Partnership Act 2017 (Act nr.
4 of 2017) will ensure that PPPs will not become a tool for undue enrichment.
(25)
QUESTION 3
Public Private Partnerships (PPP) can have a positive impact on the social and economic fabric of
Namibia, through employment creation, revenue generation and skills transfer.
Write an article for a local newspaper that will inform the public in Namibia of what a PPP is, and discuss
the potential partners in PPP by making use of examples.
(25)
QUESTION 4
“Some residents of Katima 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 organisers of the
demonstration, 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)
In light of the above event at Katimo Mulilo, (a) discuss the importance of stakeholder engagement in the
PPP planning phase, and (b) discuss the role of different stakeholders in this PPP process.
(25)
TOTAL 100