2024-09-27 02:02:23
The achievement by Greece of the 2nd position worldwide in the field of optimal tendering procedures in projects Public Private Partnership (PPP)according to its “Benchmarking Infrastructure Development 2024” Report World Bankthe Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance announced on Thursday, Nikos Papathanasis.
Specifically, among the criteria taken into account in the Report for the ranking of the countries, is the assurance of healthy competition, the economic efficiency of the projects and the transparency of the tender process.
According to the Ministry of National Economy and Financethe Public-Private Partnerships Unit has developed innovative ways of financing projects. The participation of European Banks (EIB, EBRD) in the financing of the projects, the mixing of European and private resources and the utilization of financial tools, are proven best practices, highlighting our country as one of the most innovative countries in the financing of PPP projects.
The Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance, Nikos Papathanasis, underlined in this regard: “This top position on the world map, from an international organization with the special weight of the World Bank, comes in the wake of similar positive evaluations for the course of the economy and the country in general , after 2019, by international and European institutions.
It is another vote of confidence for Greece and highlights the correctness of the policy followed by the governments of Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
It proves that growth is not accidental, but the result of the implementation of a specific plan, with targeting, coordination and hard work.
However, it also represents the best answer to the numerous complaints about opacity and inefficiency in tender procedures, in this case Public-Private Partnerships.
Utilizing every available euro, we continue to attract investments, improve infrastructure and the daily life of our fellow citizens, but above all, create new jobs with the aim of increasing incomes for everyone”.
In turn, the director of the PPP Unit of the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, Nikos Sergis, emphasized: “Public and private sector partnerships are one of the most effective mechanisms for the implementation of large infrastructure projects, as they combine the financial flexibility of private sector with the social responsibility and strategic direction of the public sector.
The country adopts best practices in the bidding process of these projects, which ensure speed and efficiency, providing equal opportunities to all participants.
They create in this way a framework of transparency, which strengthens the confidence of the international and domestic market and contributes to sustainability, attracting investors and international bodies interested in contributing to large-scale development projects”.