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16/07/2025 | 12.00 – Webinar
No participation fee CHF – Open to public
Many countries have engaged the private sector to develop and strengthen their educational systems. A common approach has been the use of infrastructure PPPs—covering schools, universities, and kindergartens—to design, build, finance, and operate facilities, while the public sector delivers the pedagogical services. Additionally, various models exist where the private sector also delivers pedagogical services, either independently or alongside infrastructure provision. In this webinar, you’ll hear from PPP professionals with first-hand experience implementing these models. The session will explore what worked, what didn’t, and where different approaches are likely to be most effective.
Hosts
Nasser Massoud
Social Sector PPP Chapter Chair, WAPPP
Founder & MD, Concept Realisation
Nasser Massoud specializes in structuring, negotiating, and financing healthcare and education transactions via public-private partnerships (PPPs), privatizations, and joint ventures. He has led teams across all stages of PPP development—from strategy and policy formulation to procurement and financial close—including feasibility studies, value for money assessments, risk modelling, and documentation. Nasser has advised both governments and sponsors, often through MDB engagements, and has overseen projects post-close on behalf of both public and private sectors. He also conducts capacity building, coaching, and training. He has been appointed to the ADB Healthcare Panel of Consultants, named a Global Healthcare Key Opinion Leader by Korea’s Ministry of Health, and contributed to the UNECE Global Standard for Healthcare PPPs.
Nayef Alhaddad
Director of Research and Strategic Planning Dept. at Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects, Chair of WAPPP Chapter for Middle East and North Africa
Nayef Alhaddad has more than 20 years of technical expertise Kuwait/GCC energy sector, mainly in power projects, regulation and policy. He is currently focused on implementing Kuwait major infrastructure projects via PPP framework.
Moderator
Thiago Grego
Senior Fellow for PPP at ICLEI South America
Thiago Grego is a specialist in concessions and public-private partnerships. He has worked in the infrastructure sector for just over 17 years, having been Belo Horizonte’s Municipal Secretary for Planning, Budget and Information, as well as having served as Undersecretary for Innovation and Logistics at the Minas Gerais State Secretariat for the Environment and Sustainable Development and the Minas Gerais State Secretariat for Social Defense. Has worked as a senior consultant in several private companies and currently work as Senior PPP Fellow at ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability.
Panelists
Akasha Butt
Director Research Outreach & Partnerships at the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF), Government of Punjab
Akasha Butt leads strategic programs focused on public-private partnerships, research, and education access. With over 18 years of experience across the education, nonprofit, and government sectors, she has spearheaded initiatives in program development, monitoring, and innovative Financing models for PPP in education for underserved students. She holds an MS in Marketing and an MBA in HRM, with multiple research publications in international journals. Akasha is passionate about leveraging innovation and data-driven strategies to improve education equity and outcomes across Pakistan.
Fernando Cabero Colin
PPP Advisor
Fernando Cabero Colin is a PPP and infrastructure investment specialist with over 18 years of experience, including more than a decade focused on public-private partnerships. With a Ph.D. in Infrastructure financing and PPP project valuation, I’ve led strategic PPP initiatives across transport, logistics, and healthcare sectors globally. I’ve advised governments, private investors, and multilateral institutions like the World Bank Group on feasibility studies, frameworks, and transaction structuring. My background spans both public and private sectors, giving me a well-rounded strategic view. Known for my analytical approach and leadership, I focus on delivering financially sound, sustainable infrastructure solutions in complex and high-stakes environments.
Tauseef Lateef
Public Private Partnership Specialist/Advisor
Tauseef Lateef is a highly accomplished Public-Private Partnership (PPP) specialist and education sector advisor with over two decades of experience leading complex, high-impact initiatives across government, donor, and multilateral platforms. He has played a pivotal role in advancing education reform in Pakistan, notably as Director of the PPP Node at the Government of Sindh, where he structured over 20 concession agreements and secured over PKR 2 billion annually in funding. His portfolio includes extensive collaboration with leading global institutions such as USAID, the World Bank, UNIDO and ADB delivering policy-aligned solutions in education infrastructure, service delivery, and institutional capacity building. A Certified CP3P professional and academic contributor, he currently advises UAE-based entities on PPP frameworks, strategic planning, and education transformation aligned with Vision 2031.
Matt McCleary
Vice President
WT Partnership
Matt McCleary is a seasoned development executive with over 23 years of real estate and project delivery experience across public and private sectors. He specializes in public-private partnerships, project delivery strategies, market analysis, entitlements, land planning, and creative finance. Matt has led complex initiatives, managed teams, and built strong stakeholder relationships while delivering high-impact outcomes. Known for his clear communication and strategic insights, he advises clients on maximizing public asset value and innovative project delivery. A confident public speaker and skilled facilitator, Matt consistently drives excellence through collaboration, negotiation, and vision across a range of development types and infrastructure projects.
