The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is significantly impacting the development and life cycle of public–private partnership (PPP) projects in Asia and the Pacific. This has led to disruptions in trade, production, and supply chains as well as sharp declines in consumption and investment. This guidance note examines the impacts of COVID-19 on PPP projects in region including the implications for contractual arrangements. It presents governance practices that will help mitigate the risks and outlines important considerations for governments in regard to managing PPP projects for a post-pandemic recovery.
