DBFOT stands for Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer. It is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model where a private entity is contracted to design, construct, fund, operate, and maintain an infrastructure project for a specific period before transferring it back to the government. World Bank +2
Key Components of DBFOT:
- Design: The private party creates the project design.
- Build: The private party constructs the infrastructure.
- Finance: The private party secures the necessary funding.
- Operate: The private party maintains and operates the facility, often collecting tolls or fees.
- Transfer: The project is transferred back to the government authority after the concession period ends.
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This model is commonly used for large infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, and ports to shift the construction and operational risk to the private sector.
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https://ppp.worldbank.org/library/india-model-concession-agreement-railway-system-dbfot-basis