The engagement of the private sector and the development of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in education are not new.

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We recognize that the active participation of the private sector can contribute to the achievement of sustainable development, including through the important tool of public-private partnerships.

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We committed to partner on practical workshops for senior experts in law enforcement, IT and other fields to address national cyber strategies, domestic and regional coordination, public-private partnerships in cyber security and the development of national Computer Emergency Readiness Teams (CERTS).

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Obama's proposals followed up on his call in this year's State of the Union address for such public-private partnerships to strengthen infrastructure development.

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For me, what is noteworthy about this story is that these governmental entities have the feel of public-private partnerships, effectively mixing the strategic planning of entrepreneurial government agencies with aggressive economic development and a healthy orientation toward profit and efficiency.

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