State warned of the hidden risks in PPP project contracts

An exterior of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington, DC.  

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The government has been cautioned against committing large, complex infrastructure projects to Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), which may expose citizens to fiscal risks, mainly foregone revenues in the future.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the latest report capturing economic developments in the country notes that while the State appears active to procure large public investment projects through PPP contracts, there exists huge risks that could cost taxpayers later if not well executed.

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