Alexander Jett

At ADB’s Office of Public-Private Partnerships, Alexander Jett helps manage the Asia Pacific Project Preparation Facility, established to prepare PPP projects. He also supports transaction advisory services for South Commuter Railway in the Philippines. Prior to joining ADB, Mr. Jett worked at the World Bank’s PPP unit in Singapore and the Financial Solutions Unit in Washington DC. He managed the World Bank’s Private Participation in Infrastructure database and helped screen and structure transport and energy PPPs.

The Role of Government in Healthcare

How important are government interventions in healthcare? How can public-private partnerships help?

Why are government inventions in the health sector important? What are the types of government interventions in the health sector? Is public-private partnership necessary in providing healthcare? How does private health insurance work? This slide presentation provides the answers to these fundamental questions about national healthcare provision and public health systems.

Ryuichi Kaga

Mr. Kaga currently leads ADB’s PPP operations, including transaction advisory services, at the Office of Public-Private Partnership, which was established on 1 September 2014. Previously, he was a senior advisor at ADB's South Asia Department, heading PPP operations in the region since 2012. Before ADB, he was executive officer for Asia and Oceania at the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) overseeing JBIC’s operations and representative offices in the region. He had been engaged in project finance operations globally for more than 20 years at JBIC.

Cross-Border Investment and Skills Development: The Role of the Private Sector in Circulating Labor for Inclusive Development

This presentation shares perspectives on cross-border labor migration. It also explains the human capital development in migration from protection to empowerment. The role of the private sector, with GEMS Education Solutions as an example, is highlighted.

Partnerships with the Private Sector for Skills Development: Lessons Learned and New Departures

Public-private partnership (PPP) is emerging as a key implementation mechanism across industries. This presentation discusses the concept and model of a unique PPP developed by the National Skill Development Corporation in India, including lessons learned based on sharing of actual experiences on the ground.

Manila Water's Sustainability Journey

This presentation shares Manila Water’s story, highlighting how a public-private partnership model was implemented to meet challenges on water availability in the Philippines. It shares examples of the company’s sustainability practices across the value chain. The presentation also discusses initiatives championing sustainability beyond the East Zone of Metro Manila.