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Are PPPs the next big opportunity for infrastructure delivery in South Africa?

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As government increasingly looks to public-private partnerships (PPPs) to support infrastructure delivery, the opportunities are significant, but so too are the complexities.

In the lead-up to Unlocking Infrastructure Delivery on 18 September, Peter Barnard, Partner at Cox Yeats and host of the event, shares his perspective on the growing focus on PPPs and why getting the procurement process right matters.

Watch Peter’s thoughts ahead of the discussion.
16 Sep English South Africa Business · Education

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