Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Transforming Education
Author(s): 1 Dr. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad, 2 Dr. Aftab Alam,
Authors Affiliations:
1 & 2Assistant Professor, College of Teacher Education, Darbhanga, School of Education and Training, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, India
DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202502029 | Paper ID: IJIRMF202502029Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have become an innovative vehicle for solving systemic problems in education, especially in the developing countries. These collaborative mechanisms unite government authorities, private companies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international institutions to close resource gaps, drive quality, and expand access to education. PPPs enable the development of infrastructure, upgrade curricula, introduce technology and enhance teacher training, thus keeping education systems aligned with the demands of the day. Different PPP models like Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT), voucher schemes, and adopt-a-school programs illustrate how collective responsibility can propel educational development. Effective case studies like India's Model School Scheme, the Mid-Day Meal Scheme and international efforts like Bridge International Academies show that PPPs hold the key to better learning outcomes, mitigation of inequality and inclusive access to education. Still, challenges like inconsistencies in policies, financial viability, issues of accountability and pushback from vested stakeholders must be met for implementation to be optimized. With the help of advances in technology, international partnerships, and lifelong learning, PPPs can be an influential vehicle in shaping an inclusive, efficient, and sustainable education system. With education systems transforming to address 21st-century challenges, PPPs will be essential in facilitating quality education for everyone, especially in disadvantaged areas.
Dr. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad, Dr. Aftab Alam,(2025); Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Transforming Education, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-2, Pp.186-193. Available on – https://www.ijirmf.com/
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