The framework that guides the treaty’s operations should enable project proposals to be developed within 2-3 years in order to attract private sector developers. After being prepared to an international standard, project proposals will be submitted for approval of participating governments. The treaty will also enable APEA to oversee project implementation and initial operations, thus ensuring technical quality, controlling cost and time overruns, and protecting the interest of the parties. However, the cross-border projects will be owned by the private sector and APEA will not invest directly in them.