Background
In recent years, due to political influence and the media’s malicious misconduct, the original will help the regional development of PPP construction was stigmatized, thus affecting Taiwan’s social and economic development, and thus a wide range of infrastructure (urban renewal) by severe hysteresis With obstruction.In particular, China’s special international environment, many companies lack of smooth channels and space, can not actively participate in international PPP projects (including BOT, ROT, OT, PFI, etc.), leading to limited development of enterprises, must break through existing bottlenecks.
Therefore, the former Minister of Transportation, Dr. Ye Kuangshi, and former Minister of the Interior, Dr. Chen Chunjing, led a large number of academic and practical experience, invited the domestic experts and scholars and business leaders, initiated the organization “Asia-Pacific Public-Private Partnership Construction (PPP) Development Association” , For Taiwan enterprises to inject new impetus to enhance the level of economic construction and quality.
Set up purpose
This is a “nonprofit” organization that facilitates the establishment of the system of public-private partnerships in the country and in the Asia-Pacific region, academic exchanges, legal research, case booking and extensive use and promotion, and enriching PPP expertise and practical management development of. At the same time to strengthen the members of the Asia-Pacific region and the relevant public-private partnership construction agencies of cooperation and exchanges, and provide members of the perfect quality of service and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests for the purpose.
PPP connotation
PPP (Public Private Partnerships) is a public-private partnership governance model, mainly used in major infrastructure, urban renewal and other projects. In view of the fact that government departments around the world are actively promoting the construction of basic (public), they are actively engaged in the development of “partnership” such as BOT, ROT, OT and other models because of their limited financial resources (public) Improve infrastructure efficiency, and effectively operate existing resources. At the same time, through the government incentives, compensation and redistribution of responsibilities, to improve the level of public construction and promote the overall economic development
Tasks
2.To offer members with continuous education and training activities on public private partnerships, such as theories, project selection, investment and operation, and risk management.
3.To collect and organize updates and news about PPPs projects both domestically and abroad for the benefits of the members.
4.To organize cross-strait and international business visits, seminars and forums, and social activities for PPP-related actors, fostering closer contacts and cooperation.
5.To provide government authorities with timely updates and trends to safeguard the PPPs sector.
6.To participate in policy planning and regulation-making for the PPPs sector, advising the government on the development, research, and implementation of any economic policies and commercial laws.
7.To ensure effective operation and development of committees within the Association.
8.To strengthen contacts and cooperation with stakeholders in other investment related industries.
9.To maintain the legal rights and interests of the members, monitor member self-discipline, and jointly improve, communicate and coordinate relevant matters.
10.To undertake commissioned projects and services by government agencies or other organizations.
11.To complete other works or tasks that meet the mission of the Association or are specified in other regulations.
Operational concept
The main purpose of the operation of the association is through the forum, lectures, study and policy research as the main axis, and active cross-strait, international exchanges, visits, networking and other activities, supplemented by public sector, private enterprises and the public on the PPP project, Correct and clear understanding, and to promote the government and enterprises to a positive, positive attitude, widely promote the PPP-related infrastructure. At the same time, the association will cooperate with the relevant units in the Asia-Pacific region to carry out specific exchanges and visits, and then assist Taiwan enterprises to go to the international community and participate in the basic public construction and urban renewal of the Asia-Pacific to meet the objectives of the Association.
PPP prospect
The United Nations is actively advocating developing countries should use the PPP model to promote major infrastructure, Taiwan manufacturers can more effectively use the PPP model, not only can participate in China’s major infrastructure or urban renewal, but also increase the opportunity to participate in international business. Professional and sound PPP ecosystems, including professional consultants, financial and legal services, engineering companies, dispute coordination mechanism, will encourage manufacturers to participate in infrastructure construction, improve the quality of public construction and operational efficiency, so that consumers enjoy a high standard of service, To achieve the government, industry and the public “three win” the expected target.
At the beginning of the association, we hope that with your participation, we will have enough energy to help the Association to develop smoothly and help Taiwan enterprises to get out of the business difficulties and create a bright future. I believe you will be optimistic about the growth and prosperity of the association.
