Japan
While many of the PFI contracts in Japan have been construction based, with only limited service elements, this has begun to change, with the first contract for a PFI prison being awarded, and innovative models emerging in the hospitals sector.
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Corporate participation in Medical Facility Management (PDF)
Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), Japanese Economy Division, 2005
Japan Economic Monthly
An article describing the reforms in Japan that allows for private firms to operate hospitals and clinics, although with certain restrictions, within designated special zones.
Japan's PPP Experience - lessons for Europe? Poulter, Tony, 2003 European Public Finance An article assessing the introduction of PFI projects in Japan and comparing its features with other countries such as UK and the US. Overall the author states that such initiatives have experienced a relative success in the short run in Japan but argues that the issue of attaining an adequate balance between private and public sector responsibilities in the medium term is still to be addressed. Japan
The Survey on Actual Conditions regarding access to Japan: Partnership between the Public and Private Sectors in public works and Services (PDF) Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), Import Promotion Department, 2003 A survey focusing on the issue of trade liberalization and private participation in Japan with the aim of providing adequate material for the discussion of how systems, government regulations and business practices should be in Japan. Japan
Private Initiatives In Infrastructure: Priorities, Incentives and Performance Edited by Tsuji, Masatsugu; Berg, Sanford V. and Pollitt, Michael G. , 2002 IDE International Joint Research Project Series. No. 4 A document that analyses the participation of the private sector in infrastructure building, PFI projects are analyzed in detail. It presents results of an international joint study including U.S., U.K. and Japanese teams. Japan
Perspectives on Private Finance Initiative (PFI) in Japan. The impact on Administrative Reform, Social Infrastructure and Public Service (PDF) Shinohara, Fumio., 1998 Urban Development Department, NLI (Nippon Life Insurance) Research Institute. No 117 A paper that analyzes the implementation, procedures and actual results of PFI projects in the UK and compares them with the LDP bill (Japanese legislation addressing the introduction of PFI). From this comparison the author make some suggestions about how to best introduce PFI in Japan. Japan