How PPPs are helping Papua New Guinea government deliver better rural primary health services
The health status of the population of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has deteriorated since the 1980s due to neglect of the health system, especially in rural areas, where 87% of the population live. An estimated 40% of rural health facilities have closed or are not fully functioning.
Why partnering with the private sector is key to inclusive growth
Over the past couple of decades, no one can deny that the Asia and Pacific region has represented a remarkable success story. Absolute poverty levels have fallen significantly and the region is on course to achieve a number of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Is Asia ready for Social Impact Bonds?
Raising finance for projects which are socially important but have little appeal to hard-nosed investors has been a major challenge for governments and donor agencies in the past. But now a new instrument has been developed which offers a fresh way forward—Social Impact Bonds.
PPPs in ASEAN: Why I’m excited, and how to keep the momentum
ASEAN is at an inflection point that could soon make it the bustling PPP market ADB has long been working toward.
Cebu airport expansion clears path for future large-scale PPPs in Philippines
Distinguished as 2015 Transport Deal of the Year by Project Finance International magazine, the project is a milestone for the government's PPP program.
How do you develop $1 trillion in PPPs for the PRC?
The PRC wants to scale up on PPPs that deliver value-for-money, and stand the test of time.
Keeping the 'private' in PPPs in the PRC
To attract the private sector, it needs to be given a fair chance of competing for PPPs and turning enough of a profit to recover their investment in the People’s Republic of China.
Using PPPs for next-generation urban infrastructure
What can city governments do to attract more private sector infrastructure investment? Here are 7 specific steps.
Partnership can deliver better infrastructure in PNG
ADB sees an important role for PPPs in developing PNG’s infrastructure and meeting its development goals.
Can infrastructure PPPs help the poor?
Pro-poor public-private partnerships in infrastructure have clear advantages to support poverty alleviation.