A devastating hurricane makes landfall on a coastal region, causing widespread damage to critical infrastructure, including power grids, transportation networks, and communication systems. In the aftermath of the disaster, government agencies and private sector organizations establish a public$-$private partnership $($PPP$)$ to coordinate recovery efforts and restore essential services.

Which of the following challenges can arise when implementing public$-$private partnerships $($PPPs$)$ in the context of critical infrastructure incident response?

Difficulties in coordinating resource allocation and ensuring efficient collaboration

Misalignment of objectives and priorities between public and private sector entities

Differences in communication protocols and decision$-$making processes Lack of trust and transparency between partners, potentially hindering information sharing