Will the Phenix Rise from its Ashes ? Some Thoughts on the Use of Public-Private Partnerships by Local Authorities

This article describes the use of public-private partnerships by local governments since their creation in France in 2004. We argue that the municipalities' objectives and constraints explain the development of such contracts. We also study the reason of their current neglect. We conclude that the recent lack of interest for public-private partnerships is also due to the diversification of the contractual tools made available to municipalities.