Bringing in the skills and resources of the private sector to deliver power, water, telecoms and transport utility services, frees governments to build their economies and look after the social welfare of their people. The public-private partnerships that we bring about are at the heart of the inclusive model of development that drives our work.
Gujarat earthquake [PDF file, 132k]Rebuilding or repairing nearly 30,000 classrooms following an earthquake in Gujarat is quite a task. And the donor paying for the work wanted to make sure the job was properly done.
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On 26 January 2001, the Indian state of Gujarat was hit by a devastating earthquake. The education sector was hard hit with 3068 classrooms left in need of reconstruction and 25,168 classrooms left in need of repairs.
Electricity sector overview in Africa [PDF file, 294k]Africa has vast untapped energy resources yet demand will outstrip supply for years to come. The answer lies in mobilising private capital but this is not easy...
Establishing China's State Electricity Regulation Commission [PDF file, 148k]China needs $1 trillion invested in its electricity sector in the next 20 years. But before investments comes predictable tariffs and independent regulation.
PSP in Africa's infrastructure: Time to stop talking [PDF file, 184k]The debate on Private Sector Participation in Africa's infrastructure remains one of "should we or shouldn't we." It's time to stop talking.
Contract management - making the deal work for the South African government and the private sector [PDF file, 163k]PPPs require partnerships in two directions. Government and the private sector both need protection and accountability. That's where contract management comes in.
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