Uneven outcomes from private infrastructure finance: evidence from two case studies

The Sustainable Development Goals have intensified calls for private finance to address a so-called financing gap. This paper provides critical assessment of the promotion in infrastructure, assessing two public–private partnerships (PPPs), celebrated their success mobilising funds: road Senegal and hospital Brazil. While these projects may had some positive outcomes, apparent relies on extensive support from governments donors. Our findings question efficacy as response shortages infrastructure funds. Rather than plugging gap, risks creating fiscal burdens.