Tag: public-private partnerships
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Mendi Njonjo: Reframing Corporate Citizenship in Kenya
Introduction: A Call for Credible Corporate Citizenship Kenya’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) scene has long wrestled with credibility. Initiatives have too often arrived with fanfare, or vanished when press attention faded, leaving little measurable impact or lasting change. Enter Mendi Njonjo, a figure challenging these patterns and proposing a more accountable, impact-driven approach to corporate…
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ICI: Big Tasks, Limited Resources for Infrastructure
Overview: A gargantuan mandate with tight resources The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has one of the most daunting missions in recent Philippine governance: to overhaul and accelerate major infrastructure projects amid limited funding, bureaucratic hurdles, and competing political priorities. As city leaders and national watchdogs alike watch the commission’s progress, initial impressions suggest that…
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LBDA: Driving Economic Growth Through Revenue, Agriculture, and Partnerships
LBDA Emerges as a Key Engine of Growth The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has framed itself as a pivotal driver of the region’s economic growth, following a standout performance in 2025. With notable gains in revenue, a revitalized agricultural sector, and a growing portfolio of institutional ventures, LBDA is positioning itself as a cornerstone…
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LBDA Says It Is a Key Driver of Economic Growth After Strong 2025 Performance
LBDA Sets Ambitious Growth Agenda for the Lakes Region The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has positioned itself as a primary engine of economic growth for the region, pointing to a robust performance in the just-concluded year. Led by Managing Director Wycliffe Ochiaga, the authority highlighted significant advances across multiple pillars of development, including revenue…
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Philippines Awards 13 PPP Projects in 2025 to Boost Infrastructure
Overview: A Significant Push for Public-Private Partnerships The Philippine government has continued its drive to close critical infrastructure gaps through public-private partnerships (PPPs). In 2025, the PPP Center announced that 13 projects were awarded under its ongoing program to expand and modernize the country’s infrastructure network. These awards mark a notable milestone in the government’s…
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Public-Private PPP Pipeline Expands with 124 New Projects Led by Education Sector
Overview: A Growing PPP Pipeline The 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 approximately P2.81 trillion, the expanded pipeline signals a strong push to mobilize private investment for public services and infrastructure across the country. Education Takes Center…
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The 7 Top Space and Defense Tech Startups from TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Introduction: A spotlight on space and defense innovation TechCrunch’s Disrupt Startup Battlefield remains a marquee event for turning bold ideas into real-world tech. Each year, thousands of applicants compete for a chance to pitch on the big stage, and a curated group of contenders demonstrates what’s next in space and defense technology. The seven startups…
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ICU Urges Government to Tackle SOE Challenges and Create Youth Jobs
ICU Calls for decisive government action on SOEs The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) has urged the government to step in and address the persistent challenges facing key State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). The union argues that stabilizing these pivotal institutions is essential not only for the health of the national economy but also for safeguarding…
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Private-Public Paths: Reducing Debt by Offloading Large Projects and Rethinking PSV Insurance Risk
Introduction: A Strategy to Cut Debt Public finance authorities face mounting debt and stretched budgets. A proven approach to shorten the debt burden is to offload funding, development, and long-term risk from the public sector to private partners through well-structured large-project deals. This strategy, often realized through public-private partnerships (PPPs), private finance initiatives, or concession…
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Privatization Push: Offloading Large Projects to Private Sector to Cut Debt and Rethink PSV Insurance
Strategic Debt Reduction Through Private Sector Partnerships Many governments are pursuing a strategic shift: offloading large, capital-intensive projects to the private sector as a primary lever to reduce public debt. This approach, often framed as public-private partnerships (PPPs), seeks to unlock private capital, transfer risk, and accelerate infrastructure delivery while keeping long-term public benefits in…