Country Matrix

PBC Globally: Country-Issue Matrix and Case Studies

World Map

Country Matrix

Case Studies

Documents: TORs, Bidding Documents, Contract Documents, Training Materials

Resources: Publications, Links to Websites

Country Matrix: Scale and Formats of Performance-based Practices in Several Countries

The country matrix provides an overview of PBCs as used across the world, in both developed and developing countries. The data shown were drawn from the WB publications and archives, and from country-based information available in published form, including both printed and web-based sources. PBC formats vary from country to country, having been tailored to accommodate the specific needs of each country, match the capacities of its public and private sectors, and fit into the relevant regulatory and administrative frameworks.

The matrix shows road types covered by PBCs, when the countries started utilizing PBCs, the main contract parameters (length of tenure, road length, contract types, and services included), contractor selection criteria, and the documents available for further study. The highlighted links in the ‘country’ column lead to detailed case studies, while the links in the ‘practical documentation/websites’ column lead to bidding, contract or study reports of the respective countries or websites where additional information can be found on the status of PBCs in these countries.

The next table provides a glossary of abbreviations, which are used throughout the Country Matrix:

Full wording of abbreviations used in the country-issue matrix
yrs – years + - renewal option AC – avalanche control C&S – cleaning & sweeping CM – corridor management CuM – culvert maintenance	DM – drainage maintenance ER – emergency response ElM – electrical maintenance EM – emergency maintenance LM- landscape maintenance LiM – lighting maintenance	OH –overheads P – patrolling PM – periodic maintenance PrM – preventive maintenance Regrav - regraveling Rehab – rehabilitation	Resurf – resurfacing RM – routine maintenance RoM – road/line markings SW – seal widening SfM – surface maintenance SM – sign maintenance	StM – structure/bridge maintenance SuM – summer maintenance TSS - traffic signs & signals VC – vegetation control WM – winter maintenance

To learn about the experience of countries in different regions please follow the given below links:

Africa and Middle East
Europe
Latin America and the Caribbean
North America
South-East Asia and the Pacific

The list of countries that are interested in applying a PBC approach is growing. The following countries have, as of the beginning of 2006, started developing PBC programs, arranging for training, designing bidding packages, etc.: Albania, Burkina Faso, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Indonesia, Kenya, Lebanon, Nigeria, Pakistan, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, Vietnam and Yemen.