Public-Private Partnership Projects: International Experiences and Implementation Challenges in the Education Sector in Egypt

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Institute of National Planning

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This study aims to provide a comprehensive perspective on public-private partnership (PPP) projects in Egypt, focusing on the pre-university education sector. It analyzes the legal and regulatory frameworks of these projects, evaluates their effectiveness, highlights the challenges they face, and compares the Egyptian experience with selected international practices to extract global best practices. The study emphasizes the importance of PPPs in achieving sustainable development in Egypt, particularly in education, where these partnerships can alleviate the financial burden on the state while maintaining the quality of educational services provided. The study is divided into five sections: the first section reviews the governing framework of state ownership and its role in supporting PPP projects; the second section discusses the opportunities and challenges governments face in implementing infrastructure projects; the third section examines the legal framework of PPP contracts, including an analysis of Law No. 67 of 2010 and its amendments; the fourth section explores various international experiences with PPPs in education, such as those in the UK, India, and South Africa; and the fifth section focuses on the Egyptian experience with implementing these partnerships. The study concludes that the success of PPP projects requires strong government support and a flexible regulatory framework, as well as the activation of PPP units within government entities and a comprehensive database for educational projects. It also highlights the importance of precise planning and risk management, and the adaptation of international experiences to the local context to ensure sustainable positive outcomes that meet Egypt's sustainable development needs.

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