Public-Private Partnerships

Presenters: With Elizabeth Jones and David Epperson of the UT Dallas Center for Finance Strategy Innovation, and Greg Hirsch of ETB Systems

Description: Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are gaining momentum as a new-found method for governments and private companies looking for ways to finance projects of all sizes. Implemented correctly, PPPs have proved successful in developing a wide variety of projects. By contrast, poorly constructed PPPs can leave a legacy of public cynicism and distrust. Policymakers and professional managers are taking a growing interest in learning about the tools and techniques needed to ensure successful PPP development and deployment in their jurisdictions.