Joining forces as one World Bank Group
Water team working in MENA at Wadi Rum, Jordan. Photo by Lars Anders Jagerskog
Alone we can do so little but together we can do so much. This powerful quote by Helen Keller reminds us the spirit behind collaboration and joining forces towards a common goal. Indeed, partnerships provide a strategy and offer a platform to marshal the necessary resources, skills and ideas. The development arena is no exception and that’s why partnerships are vital to end poverty and boost shared prosperity across the globe.
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17 is about partnerships for the SDGs and it calls for strong global partnerships and cooperation. When designed well and implemented in a balanced regulatory environment, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) can bring efficiency and sustainability to public services such as water, sanitation, energy, transport, telecommunications, agricultural services or health and education.