Abstract
This work aimed to identify the public-private partnerships (PPPs) existing in the state of Bahia, evaluating and comparing their effectiveness. Case studies of health and urban mobility partnerships were prepared by examining the structuring of projects, implementation and operation of contracts, the public and private agents involved and their connections. In addition, an analysis of these PPPs was carried out to understand the complexity of these contractual arrangements. The research was qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive, and used the methods of monographic and comparative procedures. The results showed that the State of Bahia has advanced in the provision of public services and infrastructure through these partnerships, with pioneering projects that encompass a heterogeneity of public and private agents (national and international), thus forming a dynamic power network. However, there are also criticisms of this type of partnership, on the risks of not fulfilling its purposes, in the governance system, and long-term risks for the financial obligations for future taxpayers.
Keywords:
Public-Private Partnerships; PPP projects in Bahia; Public and private agents and their relations