Do you have examples of successful ADB-supported public-private partnerships?
Indonesia: Developing Geothermal Power Potential
ADB is working with the government and the private sector to help develop this clean energy potential. In recent years, ADB has financed the Sarulla, Muara Laboh, and Rantau Dedap geothermal projects in Indonesia. More
India: Improving Water Supply in Ilkal, Karnataka
The water supply in the small town of Ilkal in the northern part of India’s Karnataka state was improved thanks to an innovative public–private partnership contract modality. It’s a model that is now used in other parts of India as well as in other countries in South Asia. More
Bhutan: Dagachhu Hydropower Plant
Tata Power teamed up with the Bhutanese government to build and run the Dagachhu Hydropower Plant in the southwest of the country. The facility exports power to India, providing an important government revenue stream and boosting local incomes. More
Bangladesh: Al-Haj Jahurul Islam Matri Sadan (Maternity Center)
A maternity clinic run as a public-private partnership provides a model for delivering primary health care to the urban poor in Bangladesh. The success of the project has shown the how a strong business partnership between a government and NGOs can deliver health services effectively, especially to the urban poor. More
Cambodia: CPTL Power Transmission Project
A private power company is working with the Government of Cambodia to bring cheap, affordable electricity to three provinces: Siem Reap; Banteay Meanchey; and Battambang. The partnership is boosting productivity and incomes, and making home life easier for rural people. More
Further reading
- How does ADB support public-private partnerships (PPPs)?
- What are ADB’s transaction advisory services?