In this two-part special, Sam Beydoun, Senior Advisor and Adjunct Professor at the Build America Center at the University of Maryland, joins the P3TV: Academics Hour podcast to discuss the critical concept of Value for Money (VfM) and his work in enhancing confidence in decision-making.
In the first part of the interview, Sam shares his expertise on the principles of VfM, exploring how they inform decision-making in infrastructure projects. He also discusses his efforts to strengthen the trust of decision-makers when evaluating public-private partnerships (P3s), emphasizing the importance of robust evidence and clear evaluation frameworks to guide sound infrastructure choices.
In the second part, Sam dives deeper into the wider benefits that private partners can bring to infrastructure projects. He discusses the importance of building a strong project pipeline, the need for greater competition in the market, and how these factors contribute to accelerating project delivery. Sam also highlights how private sector involvement can drive efficiency and innovation, ultimately benefiting public infrastructure development.
Click the link below to listen to these insightful conversations and learn more about the role of VfM in driving successful infrastructure outcomes, as well as how private partnerships can transform the delivery of major projects.