Public–Private Partnerships in Information and Communication Technology for education

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A study of how PPPs have been employed by ADB developing member countries in Asia and the Pacific identified seven initiatives that adopted the underlying principles of PPP in developing and delivering ICT for education services. P u b l i c - P r i v a t e Partnerships (PPPs) have generated a lot of interest from governments around the world for leveraging private sector involvement in developing and sustaining public infrastructure and services. I n i t i a l ly, PPPs were favored by transport, energy, and other large infrastructure- intensive sectors. More recently, the concept has been expanded to include social sectors such as education. Innovations in information and communication technology are recognized as an important option for increasing access to education and for providing high-quality learning materials and experiences. PPPs offer options for appropriate partnerships — bringing together governments, development partners, civil society, and the private business sector to increase the use of ICT in education.