Public–Private–Development Partnership (PPDP) for inclusive, rights-based economic transformation

The Public-Private Development Partnership (PPDP) is a tri-sector collaboration model that unites the public sector, private sector, and communities in driving inclusive, sustainable development. The model fosters shared investment, with a focus on reducing poverty through decent work, social accountability, and equitable market systems.

The first phase of the Inclusive Growth Through Decent Work in the Great Rift Valley Programme (2018–2024) laid the foundation, while PPDP 2.0 (2024–2027) scales the model into productive sectors fodder and tourism to catalyze system-level change.

How the PPDP model works

  • Joint investment: Government and private actors co-invest (financially or in-kind) in projects implemented by third parties (CSOs, cooperatives, CBTOs).
  • Community-driven: Community members participate in needs assessment, planning, implementation, and monitoring.
  • Development anchored in rights: Integrates ForumCiv’s Rights Way Forward (RWF) methodology, ensuring non-discrimination, participation, transparency, and accountability.
  • From projects to systems: PPDP 2.0 shifts from project-based solutions to systemic change, anchoring economic transformation in market systems development (MSD) and rights-based governance.

What makes the PPDP approach unique?

  • Tri-sectoral by design: Public, private, and community actors align mandates, resources, and incentives for shared impact.
  • No single donor: Encourages co-financing and sustainability, leveraging philanthropic, commercial, and public resources.
  • Flexible resource flows: Investments range from financial, in-kind to policy access, networks, and social infrastructure.
  • Locally driven, regionally relevant: Phase 1 was proven in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley and now positioned for scale across devolved sectors.

ForumCiv’s role: From voice to systems change

Phase 1 focus – building local voice and participation 

ForumCiv led outcome 3 with strong community empowerment tools:

  • Rights Way Forward (RWF) and Functional Adult Literacy
  • Sub-granting and capacity building for CSOs
  • Advocacy platforms for service access and public accountability

Phase 2 focus – scaling inclusive market systems (PPDP 2.0) 

ForumCiv now strengthens:

  • Community-led Market Systems Development (MSD)
  • Integration of care economy, green jobs, and decent work
  • Co-creation of business models in fodder and tourism
  • Catalytic innovation funding for women/youth-led enterprises
  • Policy engagement for gender budgeting and PPP reform

Results so far (2018–2024)

  • Unemployment reduced to 12.1% in PPDP zones (vs 20.1% elsewhere)
  • 20% higher development progress in target areas
  • Improved community voice, functional literacy, and gender inclusion
  • Strengthened trust between duty bearers and communities
  • Influenced national policy on PPPs, benefit sharing, and local content

What’s next with PPDP 2.0 (2024–2028)?

  • Embed rights-based governance into county planning and market regulation
  • Scale up cooperatives, CBTOs, and care infrastructure
  • Establish inclusive public–private–philanthropic–people (PPPP) platforms
  • Support blended finance for gender-smart, climate-resilient livelihoods

Project budget:

  • Donor funding 7.1 million USD
  • Projected partners' contribution 3 million USD
  • Total budget at the end of the project: 10.1 million USD

Project partners:

  • Sida- Funding partners
  • International Labour Organization (ILO)- Lead co-implementor
  • Private sector actors- (To be determined)
  • County Governments of Narok, Nakuru, and Kajiado
  • National government entities
  • Community Based Organizations (CBTOs, producer groups, CBOs)- (To be determined)