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The Government of Uttar Pradesh has introduced a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative aimed at restoring and repurposing 11 historic forts and heritage buildings to preserve its rich architectural legacy. This project seeks to conserve centuries-old structures, promote tourism, and generate employment in heritage-rich but economically underdeveloped regions. The state tourism department has partnered with private entities that will finance, design, develop, operate, and maintain these sites. These developers will hand the restored assets back to the government after the concession period. This approach blends cultural preservation with sustainable development by leveraging private sector expertise and capital. The 11 sites selected…

Following the launch of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Baghdad International Airport PPP, the Iraqi government shortlisted ten international consortiums from a pool of fourteen applicants. After completing this qualification stage, the government has now launched the Request for Proposals (RFP), inviting the prequalified bidders to submit detailed technical and financial proposals. Bids are due by September 2025, and the project will be awarded to the bidder offering the highest share of annual gross revenue to the state. With this development, Iraq reaffirms its commitment to attracting private capital and modernizing its aviation sector. To ensure project transparency…

The Government of Ghana and the African Development Bank (AfDB) signed a Letter of Intent to co-develop this transformative corridor on July 3, 2025, in Accra. The Volta Economic Corridor PPP has emerged as a flagship initiative under Ghana’s bold infrastructure agenda. The project supports Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+), aiming to reposition Lake Volta as a logistics and industrial hub. The corridor will expand Ghana’s export capacity, strengthen regional integration under AfCFTA, and facilitate trade with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. At the core of the project are three Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) focused on…

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance has signed seven new public-private partnership (PPP) agreements, giving a major boost to Ethiopia infrastructure investment partnerships. These deals cover four affordable housing developments, two tourism projects, and one integrated diagnostic health facility. The agreements reflect the government’s strategy to use blended financing for public infrastructure. Finance Minister Ahmed Shide emphasized that private capital is essential to reducing the strain on public finances. Housing projects represent the largest share of these new deals. The private developers include Ice Home Development and Construction PLC, Ovid Chaka Housing Development PLC, Ovid Kings Tower Housing Development PLC, and the…

The UK’s rail sector is upgrading its infrastructure to eliminate railway mobile blackspots through Project Reach. This transformative Public-Private Partnership (PPP) will deliver 1,000 kilometres of ultra-fast fibre optic cable along the country’s busiest rail corridors. Announced on 26 June 2025, the initiative brings together Network Rail, Neos Networks, and Freshwave under the government’s Plan for Change. The project aims to stimulate economic growth and expand digital connectivity. Moreover, it is designed for efficiency and will save taxpayers £300 million, while enabling a smarter, more connected rail system for millions of users. To eliminate signal dead zones, Project Reach will…

The Holy Makkah Municipality (HMM), working with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH) and the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP), has announced the Expression of Interest (EOI) and Request for Qualification (RFQ) for a major joint development on Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Road (Makkah–Alhada). This project, known as the Prince Sultan Road project, will follow a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model under a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) contract with a 30-year term. It spans 219,416 square meters of prime land owned by the government. The site’s location offers direct access to Al Haram and lies near essential landmarks. The development…

The Congo-Russia oil pipeline, a major energy infrastructure project under a public-private partnership (PPP), is set to launch by the end of 2025. The announcement came from a meeting on June 19, 2025, in St. Petersburg. Congo’s Minister of International Cooperation and PPP Promotion, Mr. Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso, and Russian Deputy Minister of Energy, Mr. Pavel Sorokin, confirmed the timeline. They met during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The project will connect Pointe-Noire, Loutété, Maloukou, and Tréchot via a 450-kilometer pipeline. The PPP structure includes a Russian developer, Congo’s National Petroleum Company (SNPC), and local operators. Currently,…

Abu Dhabi is taking new steps to boost its project delivery through the ADIO ADPIC PPP collaboration, officially launched at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS). The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) signed the agreement with support from senior officials, including H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi and H.E. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa. This initiative aims to improve how infrastructure projects are planned, structured, and procured across the Emirate. By linking pipelines with execution, it supports faster investor engagement and project rollout. The ADIO ADPIC PPP collaboration introduces a unified model…

The Geneva 2025 H20 Summit, held on 19–20 June, united global health leaders, ministers, financiers, and development experts to tackle urgent challenges in health systems. The G20 Health & Development Partnership, alongside the World Health Organization (WHO), hosted this timely gathering. Their central focus was to strengthen sustainable, inclusive health financing models. Given rising global economic volatility and shrinking aid budgets, the urgency for reform has become undeniable. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged countries to shift away from donor dependency and focus on mobilizing domestic resources. He emphasized the importance of building resilient local financing systems that can…

Saudi Social Infrastructure PPPs are central to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, especially within education and healthcare. Historically dominated by government, these sectors now embrace private-sector innovation to boost efficiency. Saudi Arabia plans over 200 PPP projects, reflecting its commitment to leveraging private expertise. Transitioning smoothly, the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP) manages these projects under the robust 2021 Private Sector Participation (PSP) Law, ensuring transparency and efficiency in procurement. Enhancing Education through PPPs The education sector provides vast opportunities for PPPs, notably in primary and secondary schools. Saudi Arabia manages around 38,000 schools, with 80% publicly operated. Vision…