RESIDENTS' DEGREE OF SATISFACTION IN PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS HOUSING PROVISION IN DEVELOPING ECONOMY

Abstract

One of the most significant recent shifts in the emerging economy's housing sector has been an initiative to give the private sector more responsibility for public housing provision through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). This intends to improve the living standard and satisfaction among the users of the provided PPPs housing provided. Based on this perception, this study examined the degree of satisfaction among PPPs housing residents in developing economies using Lagos State, Nigeria, as a case study. Through a systematic random sampling, questionnaires were distributed to 180 respondents within the selected PPPs housing in the study area. The study findings indicated a high degree of satisfaction with the location of residents, proximity to the workplace, external appearance, and space allocation among residents of PPPs housing provided. The findings further showed that residents were dissatisfied with the PPPs housing's maintenance practices and community facilities. The study recommended that parties involved in the PPPs housing, especially the government, subsidize materials required to build the houses to reduce costs. The study also suggested that maintenance units should be provided within PPPs housing to avoid damage and deterioration of provided facilities. The study concluded that in meeting residents' degree of satisfaction, community facilities such as waste disposal, security post, and electric power generator and distribution should be adequately provided to improve residents' satisfaction levels within the PPPs housing.