La Importancia de la Inversión Privada en Proyectos de Infraestructura de Transporte en Colombia Mediante el Empleo de Asociaciones Públicos - Privadas (APP Ley 1508 de 2012)

Abstract

This article explores the importance of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Colombia, specifically in the transport infrastructure sector, under the framework of Law 1508 of 2012. PPPs represent a comprehensive strategy that seeks to promote private investment in projects of public infrastructure, with the aim of improving efficiency, transparency and equity in the provision of public services. In the first chapter, Law 1508 of 2012, the legal framework for PPPs in Colombia, is analyzed. An exhaustive review of this law and its complementary regulations and policies is made, analyzing its application in transport infrastructure projects and offering a critical analysis of the PPP regulations in the Colombian context. The second chapter delves into the origins and evolution of PPPs in Colombia. It discusses the first approaches to the concept and its development over time, focusing on how PPPs have influenced the Colombian economy and infrastructure, and their role in stimulating private investment in transport infrastructure projects. Finally, the third chapter offers a balance of PPPs in Colombia, highlighting their advantages and challenges. Several case studies of success and failure in the transport sector are presented, followed by a reflection on future trends and the potential of PPPs in the country. The article concludes that PPPs, despite their challenges, have proven to be a valuable tool to encourage private investment in transportation infrastructure projects in Colombia. However, more robust policy and regulatory measures are needed to ensure their effective and transparent implementation.