The International PPP Platform Turkey presents an excellent model for building PPP expertise. The Turkish government has involved specialists from the private sector to launch this initiative, which has resulted in mutual learning and a true public-private partnership.

Turkey has now come as far as to work on a PPP law that intends to set clear and simple rules for implementing PPP projects. It has shown how important a role a national PPP unit can play. Given the important challenge regarding the infrastructure in the Black Sea region, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, modernization is needed and Turkey can provide valuable experience and knowledge on PPP. 

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PAST CONFERENCE:
Addressing the challenge of doing PPPs in the Black Sea Region, the Caucasus and Central Asia              
29-30 April 2010, Istanbul, Turkey

By Av. Dr. Ahmet T. KEŞLİ (LL.D., LL.M.), Founding President of International PPP Platform Turkey and Founding Partner of Group Law Firm, Istanbul , Turkey

An international PPP conference was successfully co-organized by UNECE – TIKA – BSEC – INTERNATIONAL PPP PLATFORM TURKEY. Turkey has welcomed a wide range of participants from different countries. Distinguished speakers from ministries, municipalities, other governmental organizations, NGOs, and private sectors delivered their engaging presentations.        [FULL ARTICLE]

INTERVIEW: Nascent Cooperation on PPPs in Central Asia

By Ms. Gulnara KALIKOVA, Managing Partner at Kalikova and Associates in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.