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AI AND PPPS: Unlocking Sustainable, Resiliant Infrastructure for the SDGS

This policy brief published by the UNECE, addresses the strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and infrastructure development.
It describes how to equip governments, policymakers, and industry leaders with guidance on navigating the opportunities and challenges of using AI to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and resilience of infrastructure projects, thereby supporting the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Some of the key themes explored in this publication include:

SDG-driven and climate resilient local public-private partnerships

On 25 January 2024, the Global Cities Hub (GCH), in cooperation with UN-Habitat and WAPPP organized the Geneva Urban Debate on “Using local Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to create more reliable and resilient infrastructure”. We could hear from experts and practitioners about strategies to optimize locally aligned PPP projects for critical infrastructure development and financing. While PPPs can also be implemented at the national level, their impact for Local and Regional Governments (LRGs) is substantial.