concessori

Concessori is the plural form of concessore, a term used in Italian law and administration to refer to the grantor of a concession. The concessore is the public or private entity that transfers to another party, the concessionario, the right to use, exploit, or operate a public service, infrastructure, or resource for a defined period and under specific conditions. The concession itself is the contract that outlines rights, obligations, performance standards, investment commitments, tariffs, and termination rules. The grantor retains oversight to ensure compliance with public interest and regulatory requirements.

In practice, concessori can include public authorities such as municipalities, regions, national agencies, or their authorized agents, but may also be private entities empowered by law to grant concessions. Common domains include transportation infrastructure (toll highways, ports, airports), utilities (water, gas, electricity), extraction of natural resources (mining, hydrocarbons), and the use of public land or resources (coastal concessions, marina berths, cultural heritage sites). The concessionario operates the service or asset during the concession period, bearing operational risk, while the concessore may require performance guarantees and adherence to regulatory standards.

The term is largely formal; in everyday language, concessioni are described with more specific terms such as concessionario (the operator) and ente concedente or autorità concedente (the grantor). See also: concession, concessionaire, public-private partnership.