PublicPrivate Partnerships August 3 2010 Aligning Interests Private
Public-Private Partnerships August 3, 2010
Aligning Interests Private Sector • Competitive advantage • Access to markets • Efficient production • Sustainable supply chain • Leveraging resources Public Sector • Poverty Alleviation • Expanding markets • Resilient food system • Leveraging resources Implementing Partner /NGO • Leveraging resources • Knowledge of working environment, networks • Capacity development, training • Trust
Key Attributes of a Successful Partnership ü ü Mutually beneficial Impact of lasting benefit; respect for beneficiaries Investments that increase scale and impact In line with partner policies and regulations ü Focus on sustainable results
Pre-Partnership “Check” ü Realistic Expectations • cultural differences • return on investment • exclusivity ü Type of assistance ü Ownership/Proprietary issues ü Language/Communications
ACDI/VOCA Partnership Models • Direct contracts for development projects • Global Development Alliances • Support to project design (resources, letters of support, in-kind contributions)/end-markets • Supplying volunteers • Charitable giving
Examples Cocoa: The SUCCESS Alliance USAID, USDA, ACDI/VOCA, the World Cocoa Foundation , among others In long-term partnership -providing technical assistance and resources for the development of sustainable cocoa sectors in five SUCCESS countries: Ecuador, Indonesia, Liberia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Mars, Inc. Volunteers Mars, Inc. employee volunteers help drive sustainable development in cocoa farming communities that supply Mars, Inc. products.
Angola - USAID, ACDI/VOCA, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Angola vendor development program technical training, new markets, higher prices for farmers; high-value fruits and vegetables for employees.
Ethiopia - USAID, ACDI/VOCA, Starbucks and ACDI/VOCA helped smallholders cooperatives in Ethiopia improve quality, and access world markets for specialty coffees. Ferro Coffee Cooperative coffee designated a Starbucks Black Apron Exclusive in 2005.
Egypt – USAID, ACDI/VOCA, Heinz A public-private partnership designed to catalyze the potential for process tomato production and value-added horticulture in Egypt.
Technical training Access to resources Reliable supply source Improved production Increased Household income Increased quality More Effective Development
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