We Need to Think Beyond Plain-Vanilla Privatization for State-Owned Enterprises
Simple privatization was once seen as a catch-all solution to the problems of state-owned enterprises. Today, broader solutions are needed that change the systems in which these companies operate.
Viet Nam’s Public-Private Partnership Law is Up and Running. What’s Next?
Despite significant gains in the last decade, Viet Nam’s infrastructure lags regional peers such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Partnering with the private sector will help close the gap.
In Pakistan, Private Sector Partnerships are Key to Improving Education
Enrollment has improved greatly in Pakistan in recent decades but quality and equity still needs to be addressed. Partnering with private companies could speed the process.
A Sustainable Recovery Depends on Quality Infrastructure Investment
COVID-19 has hit the entire globe at once, slowing investment in resilient infrastructure that will improve lives over the long term. Effective governance is critical to ensure infrastructure projects are well planned, funded, and implemented.
In Uzbekistan, Public-Private Partnerships are the Engine Driving Infrastructure Development
Uzbekistan has made a promising start integrating PPPs into its infrastructure development agenda. Bold policies and efficient project delivery are needed to take the country’s ambitious program to the next level.
Deal or No Deal: Asia Needs to Craft Innovative Partnerships to Pay for Infrastructure
Developing economies in Asia have for years relied on partnerships with the private sector to pay for infrastructure projects. That could be in jeopardy during the pandemic.
Spurring Development of Viet Nam’s Corporate Bond Market
Reforms that drive the demand for credit ratings will support the development of the corporate bond market.
How to Drive the Economy by Reforming State-Owned Debt
The more Viet Nam’s state-owned enterprises can access capital through the strength of their own balance sheets, the more they can help fund infrastructure, social development and COVID-19 response.
Reaching for the Stars in the Fight Against COVID-19
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of technology in managing the crisis. Public-private partnerships, coupled with global cooperation, could help us explore technological solutions beyond the earth.
Managing Public-Private Partnerships for a Post-Pandemic Recovery
PPPs can help by bringing in private sector capital and technical expertise as governments continue to look for value for money in infrastructure provision.