Public-Private Partnerships as a Transition Tool for Circular Cities in Light of ISO 59004
Public-Private Partnerships as a Transition Tool for Circular Cities in Light of ISO 59004
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i1.2026.2117Keywords:
Circular Economy, Public-Private Partnerships, ISO 59004Abstract
The transition of cities toward Circular Economy models has been widely discussed in international literature, yet significant challenges remain regarding its operationalization in urban contexts, particularly in developing and emerging economies. The ISO 59004:2024 standard establishes structured principles for implementing circularity, emphasizing systemic thinking, value creation and sharing, traceability, and resilience. This study analyzes the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) as instruments for implementing the Circular Economy in urban environments, in light of ISO 59004. The research adopts a qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive approach based on systematic literature review and documentary analysis of academic and institutional sources addressing Circular Economy, urban governance, and PPPs. The findings indicate that the consolidation of urban circularity depends on institutional arrangements capable of integrating public policies, private investment, collaborative governance mechanisms, and contractual models aligned with socio-environmental performance indicators. The study argues that PPPs, when structured according to the principles of ISO 59004, can function as strategic drivers of systemic urban transformation by incorporating performance-based incentives, transparency mechanisms, and long-term resilience criteria. The article contributes theoretically by articulating ISO 59004 with contemporary literature on urban governance and public-private partnerships, proposing an analytical framework that connects normative circularity principles to concrete institutional implementation tools.
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