Question

What models are often used to secure private sector investment in e-governance?

• A. PPP (Public-Private Partnership)
• B. BOO (Build, Own, Operate) and BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, Transfer)
• C. ROI (Return on Investment)
• D. G2C (Government-to-Citizen)

Answer 1

Answer:

B. BOO (Build, Own, Operate) and BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, Transfer)

BOO and BOOT Models in E-Governance Investment

• BOO (Build, Own, Operate):

  • The private company builds the e-governance project or infrastructure.

  • It owns and operates the project for a specific period.

  • The ownership does not transfer to the government; it remains with the company.

• BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, Transfer):

  • The private company builds, owns, and operates the project or service for a certain time.

  • After the agreed period, ownership is transferred to the government.

  • This model encourages long-term private investment and technology transfer.

• Purpose:

  • Both models are used to attract private sector funding, expertise, and innovation by allowing companies to manage, maintain, and benefit from the projects during the operation period before (in BOOT) eventual transfer to the government.

These models are common ways to secure private sector investment in large e-governance initiatives