Tag: public-private partnerships
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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…
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Rural Women Lead Community Action Against India’s Metabolic Diseases
Rural Women at the Forefront of India’s Metabolic Health Push India faces a growing burden of obesity and metabolic diseases, with rural communities often bearing the unseen brunt. A recent panel discussion at AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad highlighted how rural women and local community institutions are becoming pivotal drivers in the country’s response to this…
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Rural Women Lead the Charge Against India’s Metabolic Diseases Through Community Action
Rural women emerge as pivotal drivers in India’s fight against metabolic diseases At a recent panel discussion on public private collaboration hosted by AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad, experts highlighted how rural women-led networks and grassroots community institutions are becoming essential components of India’s strategy to curb obesity and metabolic diseases. The session underscored the potential…
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Ottawa Unveils Expert Coalition to Deploy Stalled Green Investing Guide
Ottawa appoints a high-profile coalition to push stalled green investing plans forward The federal government has assembled a diverse coalition of climate experts, financial professionals, and regulatory voices to finally translate a long‑delayed green investing guide into practical, fundable action. The initiative, designed to attract billions of dollars in private capital, aims to accelerate Canada’s…
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Universal Energy Access: Africa’s Top Climate Priority
Universal Energy Access: Africa’s Top Climate Priority As COP30 unfolds in Belém, Brazil, a clear message is emerging from Africa’s leaders, developers, and investors: universal energy access is not just a development goal—it is Africa’s most urgent climate priority. This pivot places reliable electricity at the center of resilience, economic growth, and just transition strategies…
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Why African Banks Must Lead Urban Infrastructure Projects
Why banks should lead Africa’s urban infrastructure push As Africa’s urban population continues to rise, the continent faces a pivotal choice: who should finance the backbone of its future cities? Nigerian, Kenyan, South African, and other African banks are uniquely positioned to lead urban infrastructure projects—housing, electricity, water, and transport—by leveraging local knowledge, patient capital,…
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Food Security in Africa: Reforming Water Infrastructure through Law and Finance
Introduction: The Link Between Water Infrastructure and Food Security Food security in Africa hinges on reliable water infrastructure. From irrigation systems to urban water supply and climate-smart storage, water management shapes crop yields, rural livelihoods, and national resilience. Yet the continent faces a widening gap between water demand and supply, driven by population growth, climate…
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Apriori Bio and A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs Forge Partnership to Accelerate Next-Generation Influenza Vaccines
Strategic collaboration set to redefine influenza vaccine development The life sciences landscape received a notable boost as Apriori Bio, a Flagship Pioneering venture focused on variant-resilient vaccines, and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Infectious Diseases Labs announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development of next-generation influenza vaccines. Announced from Cambridge,…
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Ethiopia Leads Regional Road Safety Transformation Efforts, Says Minister Alemu Sime
Introduction: Ethiopia’s Pioneering Role in Regional Road Safety Ethiopia is positioning itself as a regional leader in road safety transformation, with concerted efforts that connect national policy, community engagement, and international partnerships. Speaking as Minister of Transport and Logistics, Alemu Sime underscored that the country’s approach goes beyond domestic reforms, aligning with broader regional objectives…