An Integrative Framework for Public-Private Partnership for Affordable Housing Delivery in Nigeria

Abstract

The deficit of housing in Nigeria remains a critical socio-economic challenge, exacerbated by rapid urbanization, population growth, and inadequate public sector resources. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a viable strategy for addressing this crisis by leveraging private sector investment, expertise, and efficiency while ensuring government oversight and public interest protection. This study develops an Integrative Framework for Public-Private Partnerships in Affordable Housing Delivery in Nigeria, systematically analysing historical trends, stakeholder perspectives, capacity-building interventions, and international best practices to propose a structured approach to PPP implementation.

The research employs a mixed-methods approach, including content analysis of policy documents and newspaper articles from 1999 to 2024 to trace the evolution of housing PPPs, stakeholder interviews to understand governance dynamics, a field experiment assessing the impact of capacity-building interventions on private sector participation, and a comparative case study examining Nigeria’s Family Homes Fund and India’s Tamil Nadu Shelter Fund. These findings inform the refinement of the proposed PPP framework, incorporating key elements such as enabling environment, financing mechanisms, housing delivery—models, stakeholder collaboration, capacity-building, and sustainability considerations.

Results highlight the need for policy coherence, institutional strengthening, innovative financing models, and inclusive stakeholder engagement. Effective PPP implementation requires a well-structured regulatory framework, transparent risk-sharing mechanisms, and sustained capacity-building programs. Lessons from global best practices suggest that blended finance, land-use reforms, and technology-driven construction methods can significantly enhance access to affordable housing supply.

The study concludes by proposing a dynamic and adaptable PPP framework that integrates historical insights, stakeholder inputs, experimental evidence, and global best practices to facilitate the large-scale provision of affordable housing in Nigeria. The findings offer practical recommendations for policymakers, private investors, and housing sector practitioners to foster a sustainable, inclusive, and scalable approach to housing delivery.

Date of Award	2025
Original language	English
Awarding Institution	The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Supervisor	Bilian Ni SULLIVAN (Supervisor) & Ye QI (Supervisor)