Abstract
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) play an important role in improving the quality of infrastructure
service delivery in different countries. In the construction industry, PPPs contribute to skills transfer by
the private sector to the public sector and achieving greater efficiency by reducing government
bureaucracy and financial burdens. However, these partnerships have challenges that hinder the
implementation and delivery of infrastructure. This research examines challenges encountered in the
implementation of PPP in construction projects. The study is a literature review/ survey on the
challenges faced with the implementation of public private partnership in improving infrastructure
service delivery on projects. The study is conducted with reference to existing theoretical literature,
published and unpublished research based on international context. However, the challenges
specifically are based on literature in Swaziland to identify the challenges they face and the way
forward. Other scholars'works were critically examinedtodeterminethe views on the subject. The
research revealed that on the political level, there are high expectations with concerns that officials
expertise to handle PPP projects are not sufficient, Private sector stakeholders were concerned about
the possible dominance of foreign companies. Moreover, labour feared negative consequences for
workers, and part of financial sector did not see enough opportunities for PPP in Swaziland. Lack of
common understanding and coordination, insufficient planning capacity and structuring support were
amongst the challenges faced by PPP in Swaziland.The study will assist the Swaziland Construction
Industry in improving their services in terms of delivering construction project timeously since
particular strategies can be developed to overcome the identified challenges.