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Public–Private Partnership Mechanisms in Financing Smart City Projects

Tetiana IANKOVETS et al.

Journal of Applied Economic Sciences2026https://doi.org/10.57017/jaes.v21.4(92).15article
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This research paper addresses the critical challenge of financing Smart City infrastructure through the optimization of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mechanisms. As municipalities face increasing fiscal constraints, the transition to digital urban environments requires innovative capital allocation strategies that balance public oversight with private sector efficiency.  Using a comparative, correlation, and cluster analysis framework, this research evaluates their capacity to mitigate information asymmetry and distribute financial risks. The findings indicate that well-structured partnerships serve as essential economic instruments for expanding 'fiscal space' and ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of urban digital transformations. The results offer evidence-based insights for policymakers in transitional economies seeking to bridge the infrastructure funding gap while maintaining macroeconomic stability.Copyright© 2026 The Author(s). This article is distributed under the terms of the license CC-BY 4.0., which permits any further distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.Article’s History: Received 25th of January, 2026; Revised 27th of February, 2026; Accepted 24th of March, 2026; Available online: 30th of March, 2026. Published as article in the Volume XXI, Spring, Issue 2(92), March, 2026.

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@article{tetiana2026,
  title        = {{Public–Private Partnership Mechanisms in Financing Smart City Projects}},
  author       = {Tetiana IANKOVETS et al.},
  journal      = {Journal of Applied Economic Sciences},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.57017/jaes.v21.4(92).15},
}

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