The public–private partnership (PPP) model, used by governments around the world, brings together public and private parties for the development and operation of various categories of infrastructure and stands out as a potential tool for addressing the infrastructure gap in water and sanitation infrastructure in developing countries. The PPP model, when implemented at the local level by governments that typically bear the primary responsibility for water and sanitation-related services and infrastructure, presents an opportunity for sharing knowledge about long-term financing in the water and sanitation sector.

During the workshop, Yu Namba and Jin Sasaki, professors from Toyo University’s PPP School (Graduate School of Economics Course of Public-Private Partnerships) delved into the fundamentals of the PPP model, its use by local governments, and how it can be applied to developing countries in Asia to improve water and sanitation infrastructure. The workshop included interactive Q&A discussions.