Shylepnytskyi, P. I. (2010). Doslidzhennya pryrody derzhavno-pryvatnoho partnerstva [Research of Public-Private Partnership Nature]. Rehional'na ekonomika - Regional Economy, 57(3), 187-194. [in Ukrainian].

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The nature of public-private partnership as a form of cooperation between public and private sectors is considered. Essence of public and private sectors is analyzed. Several approaches to definition of «public-private partnership» are investigated, its main features are given. Author’s definition of public-private partnership is proposed. Difference between public-private partnership and conventional procurement is given, benefits of public and private sectors while performing state functions are substantiated. The main models of public-private partnership are characterized. Practice of Private Finance Initiative projects’ implementation as a form of collaboration between public and private sectors is investigated. Basic measures for enhancing public-private partnership in Ukraine are proposed.

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public-private partnership (PPP), contractual relations, public sector, private sector, PPP models, private finance initiative