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7 articles for “public-private partnerships”
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Managing E-Waste with Technology: Recycling Potential
Abstract: E-waste is a major environmental and health issue in the digital age. Rapid technical breakthroughs and rising electronic device consumption have increased global e-waste volumes. To reduce environmental risks, recover valuable resources, and promote sustainability, e-waste must be managed and recycled. This article discusses how technology is improving e-waste collection, sorting, and recycling. It shows the possibilities of AI-powered garbage sorting systems, IoT integration for waste stream tracking, and hydrometallurgy …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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The Efficacy of Hybrid Annuity Model: Sanitation Infrastructure
Abstract: The Hybrid Annuity Model has garnered significant acclaim as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework for highway infrastructure development since its inception in 2016, in response to a waning enthusiasm for PPP initiatives aimed at revitalizing the sector. This model is postulated to amalgamate the advantages of both public and private sectors, as it alleviates the financial encumbrance on concessionaires by permitting governmental investment of 40% of the requisite capital during …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–19 Read article
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Promoting Sustainable Agricultural Practices to Mitigate Nitrate and Pesticide Contamination in Uttar Pradesh Groundwater
Abstract: Groundwater serves as an indispensable resource for human consumption, agriculture, and industry globally, holding particular significance in India, where it supports over 80% of irrigation in states like Uttar Pradesh. However, the intensification of agricultural practices, characterized by the indiscriminate application of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, has led to widespread contamination of these vital aquifers. This paper undertakes a comprehensive examination of the prevalence, primary sources, and multifaceted impacts of …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Building a Brighter Future- Case Studies in Innovative Infrastructure for Sustainable and Equitable Growth in Asian Cities
Abstract: This paper looks at Asian cities' achievements in creating creative infrastructure with respect to promoting and ensuring an equitable economy. Asia is the region that is urbanizing the fastest in the world, so building infrastructure that is inclusive, sustainable, and prepared for the future is vital. Cities can effectively combine smart technologies with proper policies and investments in hard infrastructure, even though the implementation of such solutions can be expensive. …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 64–69 Read article
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A Review of PPP mode of Urban Transport in Indian Cities
Abstract: The fast pace of urbanization has fuelled the demand for urban mobility which successively triggered sort of projects in urban transport within the country. However, given their capital intensive nature, large scale, long gestation, multifarious stakeholders, poor investment returns and operational deficits; both implementation and financing of such projects become a challenge. Use of Public Private Partnership format in infrastructure in India is now nearly 20 years old. However, application …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Urbanization and Affordable Housing
Abstract: The objective of this research paper is to study the urban housing problem in India. Urbanization is becoming a major global threat with over half of the world’s population living in urban areas. Additionally, problems like haphazard development, income level, poverty, literacy and unemployment are visible due to urbanization. These issues were extenuated the housing problem during the 11th five-year plan period. Despite necessary steps taken by the central, state …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 35–46 Read article
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Improving the Performance of Highway Construction Projects: A managerial approach
Abstract: Highway Construction sector in India is much important as it is the 2nd largest road network in the world with 5.89 million kilometers. Government policies focus on increasing the private participation for infusion of funds in the road development projects. This has attracted the foreign investors participation with many private sectors entering this business through Private Public Partnerships (PPP).In the Highway construction process better Construction Management strategies are still required …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 19–30 Read article