There is a renewed interest for Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the water and sanitation (W&S) sector in the Latin American and Caribbean Region, proof being their increased number. … [Read more...] about Better PPPs: Are today’s PPP models more sustainable?
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What have we learned after a decade of public-private partnerships in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Until the end of 1990, Latin America and the Caribbean was the region with the greatest proliferation of public-private partnerships (PPPs). At that point, investments plummeted, partly due to negative reactions caused by its deficient implementation. In 2005, thanks to the joint efforts of public, private sector, and multilaterals, PPPs became again a widely used … [Read more...] about What have we learned after a decade of public-private partnerships in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Tourism development through PPPs: An opportunity to generate employment in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Tourism is one of the world’s largest industries, particularly in terms of employment. This industry generates one out of every 11 jobs in the world, represents 10% of gross domestic product (GDP) worldwide, and 7% of exports, according to the World Tourism Organization. International arrivals around the world grew from 25 million in 1950 to more than one billion in the last … [Read more...] about Tourism development through PPPs: An opportunity to generate employment in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Untapped Potential: Water, Women and Public-Private Partnerships
More than half century ago, John F. Kennedy said: “Anyone who can solve the problems of water will be worthy of two Nobel prizes — one for peace and one for science.” Today, despite having a third of the world’s freshwater resources, Latin America and the Caribbean is home to 30 million people without access to clean drinking water, and 100 million without safe sanitation. The … [Read more...] about Untapped Potential: Water, Women and Public-Private Partnerships
How can we boost sustainable infrastructure investments?
Evidence is mounting that through the right mix of policies and incentives the world can significantly reduce climate risks while boosting growth. Last month, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said that action on climate change can generate inclusive economic growth over both the short and long term. These policies can increase GDP by up to 2.8% … [Read more...] about How can we boost sustainable infrastructure investments?
