Public Private Partnerships
Discover the techniques and strategies for building and managing public-private partnerships (PPPs).
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Course Description
- Gain access to a comprehensive lecture by renowned public management scholar Professor William B. Eimicke on building and managing public private partnerships (PPP’s).
- Explore an array of techniques and strategies for creating effective cross-sector partnerships, drawing from Professor Eimicke's extensive experience as a public manager.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this mini-course, learners will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the intricacies surrounding the establishment and management of public-private partnerships.
Analyze real-life case studies spotlighting successful PPP's, such as Central Park and the High Line in NYC and Comunitas' partnerships in Brazil, and comprehend the dynamics of effective partnership management.
Garner a comprehensive grasp of the fundamental principles, strategic approaches, and challenges inherent in building and overseeing successful public-private partnerships, equipping them to excel in partnership management.
Course Outline
Module 1: Readings and videos
Module 2: Video case—Central Park
Module 3: Video case—Comunitas
Instructors
William B. Eimicke is a Professor of Practice in International and Public Affairs and founding director of the Picker Center for Executive Education at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. He teaches courses in cross-sector partnerships, innovation, applied policy analysis, and management. Professor Eimicke has developed and directed numerous executive training programs at the Picker Center for public and private organizations across the United States, China, Saudi Arabia, Colombia, and other countries. He has co-authored a book, Social Value Investing: A Management Framework for Effective Partnerships, with fellow SIPA faculty member Howard W. Buffett. Eimicke has served as housing "czar" of New York State, housing team member of Vice President Al Gore's National Performance Review, FDNY Deputy Fire Commissioner, and New York Governor Cuomo's deputy secretary for policy and programs. He holds a BA, MPA, and PhD from the Maxwell School of Syracuse University.