Perception of procurement on successful infrastructure project outcomes in Pakistan

In Pakistan, the need for infrastructure is immense while resources, capitals and commodities are scarcely found. This paper explores the methods used in Pakistan to procure infrastructure projects. With the help of archival analysis, in depth case interviews and in light of the literature it discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the methods of procurement used in public sector in Pakistan. The findings reveal that there are two distinct methods of infrastructure project procurement in public sector in Pakistan i.e. the traditional method and the nontraditional method (Public Private Partnership (PPP)). The driving forces for the non-traditional method in comparison to the traditional method are also limited. This paper also discusses the perception of procurement in delivery of successful project outcomes in Pakistan. In addition it provides an analysis of the challenges a developing country like Pakistan face while adopting modern procurement methods and systems; how enabled is the environment in Pakistan to accept new and innovative forms of procurement.