Six entities have shown interest in the Public-Private Partnership project for the construction and operation of student dormitories at the University of West Attica (PADA), an initiative budgeted at 66.076 million euros.

The city of Valjevo and SP "Lasta" have mutually agreed to terminate their public-private partnership contract for passenger transport, with the city now seeking a new partner.

Alex Apau Dadey, Executive Chairman of KGL Group, has urged the private sector to be value creators for national development and called for a shift in public-private partnership approaches in Ghana and across Africa.

An analysis by Al Hassane DIOP explores the role and potential of Public-Private Partnerships in developing sustainable housing solutions in Senegal.

A lawyers' group has criticized the upcoming airport fee discounts, stating that around 80 percent of travelers will not benefit as the measure does not cover Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), which is exempt due to its Public-Private Partnership (PPP) deal.

The OECD has observed a persistent discrepancy between the objectives of anti-corruption laws and the actual outcomes of their implementation, noting that key sectors like public-private partnerships, healthcare, education, and defense remain outside the focus of these laws.

Kenya's digital growth is being driven by blended capital, with projects like Konza illustrating the potential and complexities of using Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and mixed funding models.

Officials from the Trump administration have announced plans for a 10-gigawatt data center and gas plants to be developed on a former uranium site in Ohio, in a public-private partnership with SoftBank and AEP Ohio.

The city of Ljubljana is investing significantly in electric vehicle infrastructure, planning to deploy 400 e-vehicles and 160 charging stations through a public-private partnership.

Public and private sector partnerships are deemed essential to drive success in the U.S. energy sector, fostering innovation and development.

The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has dropped its public-private partnership (PPP) plan for the Golden Jubilee Hospital, leading to port workers ending a 532-day strike.

The Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa institution is seeking private partners to rehabilitate properties in Lisbon to generate revenue, including former palaces donated by the state, a move criticized by political parties like PCP and Bloco as potentially leading to real estate speculation instead of affordable housing.

The airport is being developed by Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model with the Uttar Pradesh government and the Union government

Italy's defense sector is adapting its training programs due to global instability, focusing on developing new competencies and public-private partnerships. Opportunities for young talents from high schools to military academies are being highlighted.

Five unions and citizen associations expressed satisfaction that the Belgrade Assembly annulled a public-private partnership decision and abandoned the plan to abolish the city's trolleybus system, now demanding an urgent tender for new trolleybuses.

An educationist has raised concerns that Nigerian schools are ill-equipped for the upcoming 2026 computer-based SSCE exams, advocating for systemic reforms and public-private partnerships.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara underscored yesterday the crucial role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in accelerating classroom construction to address the country’s 165,000-classroom backlog.

Initiative marks a strategic shift to transform port into a comprehensive economic development hub, ensuring that critical infrastructure remains under public sector oversight even as the port operates on a Public-Private Partnership model

Engineers in the city of Fukuoka and their private partners have opened what is only the world's second osmotic power plant.

Six expressions of interest have been submitted for the first phase of a tender to construct 1,100-bed student dormitories, educational auditoriums, and cultural spaces at the University of West Attica in Greece. The project is planned through a Public-Private Partnership.

Al Hassane Diop offers reflections on the role and effectiveness of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) within the sustainable housing sector, discussing their potential and challenges.

An article by Al Hassane DIOP offering reflections and insights on the role of public-private partnerships in the sustainable housing sector.

Ghana, Japan, and UNICEF have launched a US$2.3 million public-private partnership aimed at combating child labour in key economic sectors.

Tanzania's Vice President Nchimbi is promoting public-private partnerships as the private sector invests Sh1.2 trillion in the water sector.

Adriatik Lapaj, leader of the 'Shqipëria Bëhet' movement, has announced a new and more intensive phase of political confrontation with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, including a plan for an international audit of Public-Private Partnerships if his movement comes to power.

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Samuel Ogbuku, has stated that a lack of commitment is hampering development in the oil-rich Niger Delta region, despite the availability of capital and manpower. The NDDC is actively pursuing strategic collaborations and Public-Private Partnerships to foster sustainable development and economic growth in the region.

This article discusses strategies and considerations for effectively implementing and managing Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

Experts are critical of the Polish government's 'SAFE Housing' plan, which aims to provide affordable housing for 4 million families, suggesting that simply injecting budget money may not be sufficient and advocating for public-private partnerships.

The MA&UD Minister has announced plans to modernize the ASR Nagar slum in Visakhapatnam, instructing the GVMC Commissioner to prepare proposals for constructing houses under a Public-Private Partnership model.

A special oncology hospital is to be built in the Brčko district within the public health institution complex, with the project value through public-private partnership being 20 million...

The Croatian Ministry was asked to confirm Medikol's claim that its public-private partnership in PET/CT scans saves the state 41 million euros, following a statement from the private polyclinic.

President Tinubu has directed the ICRC to strictly implement the National Gas Infrastructure Command Centre under a Public-Private Partnership model, without public funding.

Agreements have been signed with BPCL to set up compressed biogas - based waste treatment plants in Kozhikode and Kollam, while projects are being developed under Public-Private Partnership model in Palakkad and Thrissur, and another under the Kerala Solid Waste Management Project in Changanassery

Poliklinika Medikol has issued a statement refuting public claims about the value of its contract with the Croatian Health Insurance Fund (HZZO) and the cost-effectiveness of PET/CT device procurement in the public system, asserting that their public-private partnership is twice as favorable for the state.

Kenya's NTSA has announced a Sh42 billion Public-Private Partnership (PPP) plan aimed at introducing smart driving licences and instant fines to enhance road safety.

• Accumulated losses hit Rs2.07tr by June 2025; half of it piled up in just three years • Outstanding loans stand near Rs3.1tr, debt rising Rs300bn a year • Financing cost reaches Rs210bn in FY25, highest among SOEs ISLAMABAD: Carrying the largest outstanding loan portfolio on its books and a negative return on assets, the National Highway Authority (NHA) — the country’s logistics backbone — is the single largest entity bleeding the federal budget, exposing Pakistan to substantial fiscal risk despite the recent doubling of tolls. The NHA is the “largest loss-maker”, operating on a “structural deficit model and reliant on budgetary support”, the Central Monitoring Unit (CMU) of the Ministry of Finance said in its Annual Aggregate Report on state-owned enterprises (SOEs) for the year ended June 30, 2025. With accumulated losses of Rs2.074 trillion, the entity that owns and operates all the national highways and motorways accrued around Rs1.004tr in the last three years alone — about Rs295 billion each in FY24 and FY25 and Rs413bn in FY23. Moreover, it stands out at the top of the SOE list, with the largest accrued financing cost of Rs210bn in FY25, as its toll revenue remains unaligned with debt servicing, leading to fiscal dependence and sovereign guarantee exposure. “Currently, the NHA holds outstanding loans totalling approximately Rs3.1tr, with an annual debt accretion rate of Rs300bn. This debt portfolio generates Rs98bn in markup, which is expected to rise to more than Rs150bn per annum, creating a substantial credit risk for the government of Pakistan (GoP), which guarantees these loans”, the CMA said. It said the presence of sovereign guarantees for public-private partnership (PPP) contracts added further financial strain, amplifying the government’s credit risk exposure. With more than Rs115 billion in loans given by the federal government last year, it is also among the top borrowers. On the other hand, its net assets remained almost static over the last three years, actually declining slightly from Rs5.84tr in FY23 to Rs5.83tr in FY25. Its total equity has been declining over time from Rs2.57tr in FY23 to Rs2.27tr in FY24 and Rs1.95tr in FY25. Conversely, NHA’s total liabilities have been increasing, making it the single-largest entity to accrue current liabilities. Its total liabilities amounted to Rs3.27tr in FY23, increasing to Rs3.54tr in FY24 and reaching Rs3.88tr by the end of FY25. The CMU observed that National Highway Authority’s 2025 performance underscored its strategic importance yet exposed growing fiscal vulnerability. “Despite an impressive surge in toll revenues and build, own and transfer (BOT) project inflows, the authority continues to operate under a persistent deficit, driven by high depreciation and finance costs,” it said. Operating income rose sharply to Rs83.1bn in FY25 (against Rs42.4bn in FY24), propelled by the doubling of toll income to Rs64.4bn. However, the overall income of Rs119.7bn remained insufficient against total expenditures of Rs408.1bn. Consequently, the deficit before levy and taxation stood at Rs292.98bn and the deficit after tax at Rs294.86bn, reflecting continued structural stress. It noted that two critical components eroded National Highway Authority’s profitability. These include depreciation expense of Rs133.8bn, reflecting a heavily capital-intensive asset base and growing maintenance backlog and Rs193.5bn finance cost, up from Rs182bn last year, highlighting the escalating burden of debt and interest rate exposure. The CMU advised diversification of funding sources through infrastructure bonds targeted at domestic institutional investors and international development markets. It said the expansion of public-private partnerships for new road construction, maintenance outsourcing and service area development can shift part of the fiscal and operational burden to the private sector while improving efficiency and service quality. The CMU also called for renegotiating loan terms with lenders to extend maturities, reduce interest rates or convert debt into quasi-equity instruments to create immediate fiscal space. Published in Dawn, February 16th, 2026

A company has clarified its Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement at FGC Kano after protests from old students, detailing plans for modern infrastructure including a skills-acquisition center, staff quarters, and a female hostel.

The alumni body of FGC Kano is seeking clarification on the terms of 18 Public-Private Partnership projects initiated by the Nigerian government, aiming to protect the institution's assets and ensure long-term academic interests.

Al Hassane Diop shares his reflections on the role and potential of public-private partnerships within Senegal's sustainable housing sector.

Metlen has advanced to the next phase of the University of Western Macedonia's tender for the construction and operation of student dormitories through a Public-Private Partnership, a project valued at €105.34 million.

Archive New Zealand has opened its new Wellington building, Te Rua, which has been lauded as a success for public-private partnerships, though the ultimate storage location for the nation's archives remains uncertain.

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has announced the establishment of 100 new Sainik Schools under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

A plant in Indore, operating under a Public-Private Partnership, is processing 500 tonnes of urban wet waste daily to produce 21 tonnes of Compressed Bio Gas, which now fuels 400 city buses.

The City of Ljubljana is undertaking a public-private partnership with an estimated total investment of 30.1 million euros to expand its electric vehicle fleet and charging infrastructure. The project aims to introduce 400 e-vehicles and 160 charging stations in the city.

The Nigerian government is turning correctional centres into farm hubs via public-private partnerships to boost inmate rehabilitation and skills. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-unveils-plan-to-turn-correctional-centres-into-farm-hubs/

Belgrade's public transport unions report that a tender for 60 new trolleybuses with autonomy has been issued, but the city has not secured the necessary financing, following a decision to halt a potential public-private partnership.

The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission has convened the inaugural meeting of the Presidential Project Development Committee for the Ikom Multipurpose Dam and Hydropower Project, marking the formal commencement of the project’s development under a Public-Private Partnership framework. The committee was constituted following resolutions reached at a high-level stakeholder meeting at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-moves-to-finalise-ppp-for-250mw-...

The Neendakara Maritime Institute is slated for development into a global education hub through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

Zimbabwe has implemented new Public-Private Partnership (PPP) rules requiring a 30% local stake, a move seen as reviving an indigenisation-like model.

Five unions and citizen associations in Belgrade have expressed satisfaction with the city assembly's decision to revoke a public-private partnership and abandon the abolition of the trolleybus system, urging an immediate tender for new trolleybuses.

The final procedures are underway for the assignment of two major road projects in Greece, Thessaloniki–Edessa and Drama–Amfipoli, with a total estimated value of approximately 700 million euros through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

The Lithuanian government has approved the Ministry of Transport's proposal for the construction of a new Zarasai bypass, a project valued at nearly €61 million, to be implemented through a public-private partnership.

Four years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Lithuania has seen active development of defense infrastructure, entering a new era of investments. The article questions the safety of these Lithuanian defense investments, especially with billions of euros moving through public-private partnerships.