Tag: public-private partnerships

  • Vietnam Surges Ahead in Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy

    In 2024, Vietnam’s digital economy experienced a remarkable expansion, contributing 18.3% to the nation’s GDP and achieving an annual growth rate exceeding 20%. This growth rate is triple that of Vietnam’s overall GDP and marks the highest in Southeast Asia, as reported by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC)…

  • Philippine Education Department Leverages Public-Private Partnerships for Classroom and Digital Expansion

    In a recent announcement, the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines, led by Secretary Sonny Angara, emphasized the critical role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in addressing the nation’s educational infrastructure and digitalization needs. Highlighting a new school building project in Dilasag, Aurora, as an example of successful collaboration, Angara reiterated the government’s strategy to…

  • Education Secretary Advocates for Public-Private Partnerships to Bridge Classroom and Digital Gaps

    In a recent statement, Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the critical role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in addressing the significant challenges facing the Philippine education system, particularly in classroom construction and digitalization. Angara highlighted the need for private sector involvement to efficiently tackle the country’s classroom shortage, which currently stands at around 165,000 classrooms. He…

  • MinDA to Boost Public-Private Partnerships to Strengthen Mindanao’s Local Governments

    DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is set to ramp up its efforts in promoting Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) starting January 2025, with the goal of enhancing the capabilities of local government units (LGUs) throughout Mindanao. MinDA Secretary Leo Tereso Magno announced on Thursday that this move is in line with the Marcos administration’s…