SIF National Coordinators were present at the 10th UNECE International Public-Private Partnerships Forum, held in Barcelona from 27 to 29 April 2026, as governments, international organisations, development partners and private sector representatives gathered to exchange on how PPPs can accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals ahead of the 2030 deadline.
The Forum provided a global platform to discuss inclusive, resilient and sustainable infrastructure, with a strong focus on the role of well-prepared PPP projects in translating policy objectives and global commitments into concrete, investible solutions. National perspectives were actively represented throughout the Forum, including participation from the SIF National Coordinators from the Kyrgyz Republic and Zambia.
The Forum addressed a wide range of priority themes related to the delivery of sustainable infrastructure through PPPs, including gender equality and women’s empowerment, as well as resilient cities and smart urban infrastructure, reflecting the growing focus on inclusion, resilience and long‑term development impact. SIF’s National Coordinator represented the Kyrgyz Republic PPP Centre and intervened during discussions focused on resilient cities and smart urban infrastructure, examining how PPPs can support the deployment of smart grids, sustainable mobility solutions and resilient urban systems. These exchanges highlighted the importance of combining innovation, effective governance and community engagement to improve quality of life while maintaining fiscal and environmental sustainability.
SIF’s National Coordinator in Zambia participated in exchanges with partners and stakeholders during the Forum, contributing to discussions on PPP implementation and coordination across different country contexts. Across the three‑day Forum, SIF welcomed the strong momentum around PPP projects that are better structured, more transparent and aligned with national development priorities. The discussions reinforced the importance of country‑led approaches, supported by robust project preparation tools and sustained collaboration between public and private stakeholders, to move from global ambition to effective project delivery.
This again highlights the important work SIF completed last year on the Practice Guide: https://www.g20.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/G20-Practice-Guide-on-Leveraging-Infrastructure-Project-Level-Data-and-Digitalising-the-Pipeline.pdf
