Public-Private Partnerships August 3, 2010
Aligning Interests Public Sector Poverty Alleviation Expanding markets Resilient food system Leveraging resources Private Sector Competitive advantage Access to markets Efficient production Sustainable supply chain Leveraging resources Implementing Partner /NGO Leveraging resources Knowledge of working environment, networks Capacity development, training Trust
Key Attributes of a Successful Partnership Mutually beneficial Impact of lasting benefit; respect for beneficiaries Investments that increase scale and impact In line with partner policies and regulations Focus on sustainable results
Pre-Partnership “Check” Realistic Expectations cultural differences return on investment exclusivity Type of assistance Ownership/Proprietary issues Language/Communications
ACDI/VOCA Partnership Models Direct contracts for development projects Global Development Alliances Support to project design (resources, letters of support, in-kind contributions)/end-markets Supplying volunteers Charitable giving
Examples Cocoa: The SUCCESS Alliance USAID, USDA, ACDI/VOCA, the World Cocoa Foundation, among others In long-term partnership --providing technical assistance and resources for the development of sustainable cocoa sectors in five SUCCESS countries: Ecuador, Indonesia, Liberia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Mars, Inc. Volunteers Mars, Inc. e mployee volunteers help drive sustainable development in cocoa farming communities that supply Mars, Inc. products.
Angola - USAID, ACDI/VOCA, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Angola vendor development program - technical training, new markets, higher prices for farmers; high-value fruits and vegetables for employees.
Ethiopia - USAID, ACDI/VOCA, Starbucks Starbucks and ACDI/VOCA helped smallholders cooperatives in Ethiopia improve quality, and access world markets for specialty coffees. Ferro Coffee Cooperative coffee designated a Starbucks Black Apron Exclusive in 2005.
Egypt – USAID, ACDI/VOCA, Heinz A public-private partnership designed to catalyze the potential for process tomato production and value-added horticulture in Egypt.
Increased Household income Reliable supply source Technical training Access to resources Improved production Increased quality More Effective Development