TITLE:
Barriers to the Adoption of BOT Contracts System for Infrastructural Development of Technical Universities in Ghana
AUTHORS:
Harold Adjarko, Hiob Ayerakwah, John Fynn
KEYWORDS:
Ghana, Build Operate Transfer (BOT) Contracts, Technical Universities in Ghana
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Building Construction and Planning Research,
Vol.6 No.3,
July
23,
2018
ABSTRACT: The study was conducted with the aim of exploring the barriers to the adoption of BOT contract systems for infrastructural development of technical universities in Ghana. In an empirical questionnaire survey with professionals and experts in the construction and education sector, the respondents were invited to rate their perception on the barriers to the adoption of the BOT contracts systems. An interview session to satisfy ways of adopting the BOT contracts for infrastructural development in technical universities was conducted with selected professionals. The study revealed that the major barriers to the adoption of the BOT contract system are: delays in approval, corruption, reliability and credit worthiness of entities and expropriation. The study suggested that detailed policy or framework for implementing BOT contracts; proper planning by technical universities; and adequate protection for lenders is required for successful BOT implementation. Therefore there is a need to explore this concept, using adequate policy initiatives, proper measures and support from government to improve on the proper implementation of the BOT contracts in Technical Universities in Ghana.