1、 Stories from the frontline of Public Private PartnershipsCommissioned by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency Stories from the frontline of Public Private PartnershipsWhat can we learn from the approach and experience of people engaging in partnerships in their daily practice?Edited by Helga van Kampe
2、n(PBA)and Doug Reeler(Barefoot Guide Connection)Public-Private Partnerships(PPPs)hold significant potential as a catalyst for positive transformation in the socio-economic landscape of people and communities.There are lots of expectations of PPPs,but they often fall short in reality.Their true poten
3、tial emerges through the dedication of individuals who grasp the essence of transformation by paying rigorous attention to the partnership process.These individuals are like trail guides,meticulously charting the course by asking the right questions at the right time,providing support when needed,an
4、d articulating information in an understandable manner.They support and challenge others and hold them accountable when necessary.Eline Minneboo,from Netherlands Enterprise Agency(RVO),embodies such a person.Eline,in collaboration with her colleague Maaike van den Berg,recognized that establishing a
5、 partnership facility alone was insufficient for genuine change.Throughout the duration of the SDG facility(a PPP facility focusing on the SDGs),they consistently emphasized the importance of a thoughtful partnership process.They sought support from the Partnership Brokers Association and inspired t
6、heir own team and the SDG partnerships to take the partnership process seriously.Within the SDG partnerships themselves,there were many individuals like Eline and Maaike,who understood the significance of a well-executed partnership process.They are the authors of the stories in this paper,having wo