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Curious why Small-Scale Public-Private Partnerships are increasingly shaping the future of local development? WAPPP Steering Committee Member, David Baxter’s blog uncovers how Small-Scale projects, which make up 40% of global PPP initiatives, are creating big impacts with fewer resources. David is helping a municipality in the Middle East implement a Small-Scale Public-Private Partnership (SSPPP) program. While SSPPPs may not have the flash of mega-projects, they are vital in addressing the unique needs of smaller communities through creative, grassroots partnerships. Learn how SSPPPs attract SMEs, mitigate risks like FOREX fluctuations, and deliver affordable, transformative solutions in areas like waste management, community infrastructure, and energy-efficient projects. Read David’s blog here: https://shorturl.at/kPM5T #PublicPrivatePartnerships #SSPPP #LocalImpact #MiddleEastPPPs #SustainableDevelopment #MunicipalProjects #PPP

🌿🏢 The Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance (CCFLA) is committed to to mobilizing the resources needed for a low-carbon transition in cities. The PPF Connector enhances this effort by facilitating seamless collaboration and information sharing among project preparation facilities. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gp3cw67D #urbanclimatefinance #cities #sustainability

"The Find it, Fix it, Prevent it initiative has set the standard for engaging companies on modern slavery and labour exploitation. As investor members we’ve used the benchmark findings to identify tangible outcomes and work with our peers to promote change at investee companies. Partnering with CCLA earlier this year to conduct a multi-stakeholder roundtable brought to life the challenges and best practices for the safeguarding of workers across the construction value chain, and we look forward to seeing the continued impact of this work.” Siobhan Archer, Global Stewardship Lead, LGT   Read our 2024 Find it, Fix it, Prevent it report to see the progress investors are making to combat modern slavery in company supply chains. https://lnkd.in/e5irB_sS #goodinvestment #betterwork #endmodernslavery #antislavery

As an active steward of Partner Fund assets, we are pleased to be a member of the CCLA Investment Management led ‘Find it, Fix it, Prevent it’ collaborative engagement on Modern Slavery, and to lead one of the company engagements in the construction sector. Construction is regarded as a high-risk for modern slavery for a number of reasons: • it requires a pool of relatively low-wage labour, a high-proportion of whom are migrant workers • sub-contracting and long-labour supply chains are the norm • many different workers are on and off site during a project lifecycle The sector, in general, is adhering to the Modern Slavery Act and associated guidance, but as CCLA’s new report shows, when it comes to proactive risk management to find, fix, and prevent, there is much still to do. #ResponsibleInvestment #engagement #LGPS

Great read David Baxter, amidst prevalent natural disasters and geopolitical events, the need for resilient infrastructure has never been more critical. As we navigate these challenges, People-first Public-Private Partnerships (PfPPPs) are proving essential in disaster recovery efforts and in rebuilding sustainable communities post-traumatic events. By focusing on people-centric, sustainable, and resilient PPPs, we can ensure that our communities not only recover but thrive, making significant strides towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) even amidst uncertainty. #ResilientInfrastructure #PfPPPs #SustainableDevelopment #DisasterRecovery #CommunityResilience #PublicPrivatePartnerships #SDGs #ClimateAction

Want to find out about the latest public sector funding schemes in Scotland? With our new Scotland webpage, you can learn more about the latest... 📢 Public Sector Funding Schemes 📢 Scheme guidance notes and FAQs 🎫 Events coming up in Scotland 🎫 News, case studies, insights & more (Link in the comments) #scotland #psds #decarbonisation #publicsectorfunding #netzero

Absolutely thrilled to see that one of the top private banks in India is in the list has not only signed to be early beta adopters of TNFD framework but also published a test case study report. Looking forward to read all 6 case studies this weekend and gain practical understanding, challenges and approaches on how the TNFD LEAP framework can be adopted by business and financial institutions. It is time that the impact of business on nature (Water, Land, Biodiversity etc.) also becomes mainstream dialogue like GHG emissions. The corporate dialogue must evolve to include all 9 planetary boundaries and not just climate change. #tnfd #indusindbank #biodiversity #naturepositive #water #sbtn

Day 2 #UKREiiF and there were a number of themes in the panel discussions and conversations from today We heard that a subject I have addressed before around longer term decisions requiring “slow” thinking with more effective action once consensus is reached as key to ensuring success. Discussion around the need for regional and place centric solutions unlocking equitable and sustainable infrastructure delivery. Working as combined regions to to ensure we can lobby for funding in a glabal market. Ensuring that green infrastructure is equitable not just in socio-economic terms but across generations given the likely timescales for delivery. Accepting that to deliver any vision at scale business as usual will not work and despite lesson learnt we still are not making the scale of change required to pivot the UK economy. We require system-change. We need a zero carbon industrial strategy that will transform our ability to lead global low carbon solutions as well as drive the UKs own journey to zero carbon. But equity should not be confined to people but include nature too to ensure that we work collectively with those organisations who are working to restore nature whilst delivering national infrastructure projects Andy Burnham challenged the notion that regions should wait for Whitehall and urged that instead regions should take direct action to make change. Finally, we should ensure we ask what is it we want to achieve and how might infrastructure deliver that vision. In the ashes of HS2 reflect on how building a solution failed in the hope that in doing so it gives us an answer #strongertogether, #sustainablegrowth #Equitablegrowth What are your thoughts?

The concept of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) dates back thousands of years. In ancient times, early forms of these collaborations were used as legal instruments for infrastructure development and service provisions under the Roman legions, demonstrating the long-standing recognition of the benefits that can be derived from the collaboration between the public and private sectors in delivering public services and infrastructure. In recent times, while the specific arrangements, and scale of these partnerships have changed, the underlying principle of utilising private sector efficiencies and resources for public benefit has remained consistent. What has changed, is how PPPs are increasingly being held accountable to social and environmental standards, with private companies bidding for contracts required to demonstrate sustainable performance. In this article, TBH Director Stuart Cassie (Strategic Advisory Services) discusses the evolving role of Public-Private Partnerships in promoting sustainable infrastructure development. Read the article by clicking on the link below: https://lnkd.in/gbFUdv3r

🌟 Unlocking Infrastructure Potential with PPP Contracts! 🌟 In the evolving landscape of infrastructure development, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a dynamic solution, bridging the gap between public needs and private sector innovation. 🚧🤝 As we look to the future, embracing PPPs could be the key to unlocking unprecedented opportunities in infrastructure development. Let’s champion these collaborations to build a better, more connected world! 🌍✨ #Infrastructure #PublicPrivatePartnership #PPPs #Innovation #Sustainability #Collaboration #FutureGrowth