Research Article

Critical Factors to Achieve Sustainability of Public-Private Partnership Projects in the Water Sector: A Stakeholder-Oriented Network Perspective

Table 1

Stakeholders in water PPP projects.

StakeholdersSubclass (context)

Local governmentLocal government departments leading the project, such as the water bureau, regulatory agencies, environmental protection bureau
Private companyThe private company that is responsible for the investment, management, and operation of the whole project
SPVThe company established for the project specially
Financial investorsIncluding banks, urban construction investment company owned by government, PPP funds
Construction companyThe enterprise department responsible for project construction but not involved in the project investment
General publicIndirect stakeholders of the project, usually the citizens
Water dwellerResidents living near the bodies of water that are directly affected by or make impacts on the project