Good Practice in PPD, Section 2: What is a PPD?

What Is Public–Private Dialogue (PPD)?

PPD is a structured, ongoing mechanism through which public- and private-sector actors work together to identify and advance actions or reforms that improve competitiveness and economic development. This definition provides useful parameters rather than a rigid formula.

How a PPD Is Organized

• Anchor it at the highest practical level. Choose the level that fits the issue, such as a city, national government, sector, or regional industry cluster. In a city, this might involve the mayor’s office. On the business side, include relevant representative bodies, such as a chamber of commerce.
• Use a light secretariat. Assign a small coordinating function to set agendas, organize meetings, bring participants together, and maintain action plans. Coordination is necessary, but it does not require a large, full-time bureaucracy.
• Ensure balanced participation. Include a range of relevant public- and private-sector actors—not only large businesses or those already connected to government. Make room for smaller businesses and groups that might otherwise be excluded. On the public side, involve the ministries, departments, or agencies needed to address and implement the issue.
• Distinguish PPD from ad hoc lobbying. PPD offers a more sustained and inclusive process than occasional meetings in which a business group approaches officials to advocate for a particular agenda.

PPD Process and Practical Applications

PPD facilitates discovery: participants use dialogue to determine which reforms or joint actions are appropriate to a specific development challenge. They can then identify, filter, accelerate, implement, and measure agreed actions and policy reforms.

Actions may improve competitiveness and may or may not require new laws or regulations. Examples include:

• Exploring suitable crop patterns and agricultural extension support to improve yields.
• Improving business registration processes and the conditions for doing business.
• Discussing broader economic direction, health-sector development, or education programs.

Metrics and Timelines

No numerical targets, key performance indicators (KPIs), or timelines are specified. The definition does, however, include measuring the actions and reforms undertaken.

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