Tag: Public-Private Partnership
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Burnham’s £1bn bid to build the ‘Silicon Valley of the North’
Introduction: A bold bid to reshape the North In Manchester, a city long associated with industry and reform, a new ambition is quietly gathering momentum. Greater Manchester’s mayor, backed by a £1 billion bid, aims to create Atom Valley, a high-tech corridor designed to be the North’s answer to Silicon Valley. Named to reflect Manchester’s…
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Faith-based medical facilities face setbacks as Kenya-USA health deal moves forward
Overview: The Kenya-USA health deal and its faith-based impact The planned Sh207 billion health deal between Kenya and the United States has sparked a debate that extends beyond numbers and policy reports. While the agreement aims to expand healthcare access and modernize facilities, faith-based private medical facilities—long pillars of Kenya’s health landscape—are warning that the…
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Faith-based Hospitals Face Setback as Kenya-US Health Funding Deal Unfolds
Background: The Kenya-US health funding deal A landmark health funding agreement reportedly worth Sh207 billion between Kenya and the United States has drawn sharp attention across Kenya’s health sector. The arrangement, framed by policymakers as a boost for universal health coverage, involves substantial financial support for various medical programs. However, faith-based medical facilities, which form…
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India’s KP Group Bets on Botswana’s Renewable Future with $4B Investment
India’s KP Group Announces Major Investment in Botswana’s Renewable Sector India’s KP Group, a rising force in renewable energy, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Botswana to pursue a multi-billion-dollar expansion of clean power. The agreement signals a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating Botswana’s shift to renewable energy, while…
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Government awards 13 PPP projects in 2025
Overview: A robust push for infrastructure through PPPs The Philippine government advanced its infrastructure agenda in 2025 by awarding 13 public-private partnership (PPP) projects. This milestone, announced by the PPP Center, underscores a sustained commitment to closing infrastructure gaps that have long impeded growth, mobility, and service delivery across the country. By leveraging private sector…
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Philippines Awards 13 PPP Projects in 2025: A Boost for Infrastructure
Overview: PPP Center Announces 13 Awards for 2025 The Philippine government contends that public-private partnerships (PPPs) remain a key strategy to close the country’s infrastructure gap. In 2025, the PPP Center publicly announced the award of 13 projects spanning various sectors, signaling a renewed commitment to mobilize private capital for national development. These awards cover…
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PH Government Adds 124 Projects to PPP Pipeline Led by Education Sector
Overview: A Stronger PPP Pipeline with Education at the Forefront The Philippine government has expanded its public-private partnership (PPP) pipeline by adding 124 new projects since December 2024, bringing the total to 251 projects valued at P2.81 trillion. The latest update from the PPP Center underscores a strategic shift toward education-led and community-enhancing infrastructure, signaling…
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PPP Pipeline Expands by 124 Projects Led by Schools
Overview: A Robust Expansion in Public-Private Partnerships The Government’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) pipeline has seen a notable expansion, with 124 new projects added since December 2024. This surge brings the total number of projects to 251, valued at an impressive P2.81 trillion. The latest figures, released by the PPP Center, highlight how the pipeline now…
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Botswana Transport Minister Tours Banaras Locomotive Works, Signals Strengthening Rail Ties
Botswana Transport Minister Visits Banaras Locomotive Works In a demonstration of growing cooperation in rail technology and infrastructure, Botswana’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Noah Salake, visited Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) in Varanasi on a recent Saturday. The high-profile visit underscored the strengthening ties between Botswana and India in the mobility and transportation sector. Public…
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Nigeria Signs MoU with Chinese Firm to Localise CNG and EV Infrastructure Manufacturing
Nigeria advances its energy transition with a strategic MoU In a move that signals a stronger push toward sustainable transportation, the Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Chinese company, You Jie Te Environment Technology Ltd (YJT). The agreement aims to localise the manufacturing and assembly of compressed natural…