PPP Bill Expected In Ghana This Year

ANALYSIS: Elections held in Ghana in December 2016 have held up a proposed Bill on Public Private Partnership (PPP) but it is hoped that the new government will pass the Bill during its 2017 budget. 28 September 2017

The Public Private Partnership Bill 2016 was laid before Ghana's parliament in 2016 and had reached the consideration stage when the elections were held, but will now have to pass through the legislative process again.

The new government has, however, signalled its commitment to pass the Bill quickly, and any amendments are likely to be minor as the Bill is in line with international best practice, and with other PPP legislation in Africa. A procurement process is currently underway for consultancy services for preparing the regulations under the Act, with work expected to begin in October.