Author:
Agama Omachi, Onum friday Okoh

Doi: 10.26480/csmj.01.2025.30.37

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Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a vital mechanism for addressing infrastructure deficits in education across emerging economies. This study examines the role of PPPs in improving educational infrastructure, focusing on financing models, efficiency, and long-term sustainability. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research evaluates case studies from selected developing nations to assess the impact of PPPs on school construction, maintenance, and access to quality education. Findings suggest that well-structured PPPs enhance resource mobilization, reduce the financial burden on governments, and foster innovation in infrastructure development. However, challenges such as regulatory inefficiencies, accountability concerns, and profit-driven motives of private actors pose risks to equitable education access. The study highlights policy recommendations to optimize PPP frameworks, ensuring transparency, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with national education goals. By leveraging effective partnerships, emerging economies can bridge educational infrastructure gaps, fostering socio-economic development and human capital formation. This research contributes to the broader discourse on sustainable education financing in developing contexts.