Local governments are critical players in public-private partnerships, but many lack the skills necessary to successfully negotiate and close deals — a problem that Tanzania has recognized and is working to remedy.
Tanzania, with World Bank support, recently trained a group of about 20 government employees, from lawyers to engineers, who are now certified PPP specialists.
The group of 20, most of whom work in the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, spent six weeks in Washington, D.C. learning the ins and outs of PPPs at a specialized training course at the Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, also known as IP3. Armed with this knowledge, they are expected to help the country negotiate better deals with big companies, especially in the energy sector.
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