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Postscript: revisiting the seven deadly sins of donors

In: The Rise and Fall of Public–Private Partnerships

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The enduring nature of what one expert has called the “persuadability” of bilateral donors is a confounding characteristic that underpins the PPP paradox explored in this book: Why does support for PPPs remain so strong despite overwhelming evidence that PPPs have not met expectations? What will it take for donors to begin seeking more substantial justifications for the use of their money in advocating PPPs? This postscript uses the well-known paper by Nancy Birdsall, “Seven Deadly Sins: Reflections on Donor Failings” (2005), as a guide in understanding the various dimensions of donor persuadability as it relates to PPPs. That Birdsall’s discussion is still so relevant today, nearly two decades after its first publication, suggests that donor faith in PPPs will be difficult to change.

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  • ., 2024. "Postscript: revisiting the seven deadly sins of donors," Chapters, in: The Rise and Fall of Public–Private Partnerships, chapter 12, pages 258-268, Edward Elgar Publishing.
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