UABS and CAG Conclude Joint Webinar on Designing Effective PPP Governance

February 23, 2026
SINGAPORE, 23 February 2026 — The University of Auckland Business School and the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) successfully concluded their joint webinar, Designing PPPs That Work: Governance for Real-World Delivery, marking the first collaboration between the two institutions. Moderated by Wei Jiang Ho, Dean of the CAG, the session brought together public sector leaders, private sector practitioners, and experts from across the globe to explore how effective governance enables Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) to deliver sustained public value.
The webinar featured three distinguished speakers:
  • Dr. David M. Van Slyke, Dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, and adjunct expert with CAG;
  • Dr. Garry Miller, Professional Teaching Fellow at University of Auckland, and leading academic on PPP governance; and
  • Sam Stubbs, Co-Founder and CEO of Simplicity, and Managing Partner of Infrakiwi.

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Drawing on real-world PPP examples from across New Zealand and the wider Asia-Pacific, the panel moved beyond theory to examine what actually makes partnerships endure over the long term.

Among the key insights discussed:
  • Public sector capability must precede the deployment of private capital. Without strong institutional capacity, clear strategic intent, and contract management expertise on the government side, even well-financed projects risk underperformance.
  • Trust is not a by-product of PPPs but a foundational precondition for their success, built through transparency, consistency, and credible commitment over time.
  • Alignment on duration and return expectations among governments, investors, and delivery partners is critical to ensuring stability and avoiding value erosion across the lifecycle of projects.
  • Governance frameworks must balance “hard” mechanisms (such as contracting and performance oversight) with “softer” dimensions including culture, relationships, and mutual confidence.


The webinar combined a dynamic panel dialogue with interactive audience Q&A, enabling participants to engage directly with the speakers and contribute perspectives from diverse country contexts. The discussion underscored that successful PPPs are not defined solely by financial structuring or technical execution, but by the strength of the governance systems that align incentives, manage risks, and safeguard public value over time.  

As governments worldwide continue to mobilise private capital for infrastructure and public services, the session reinforced a clear message: PPPs succeed when institutions are strong, expectations are aligned, and trust is deliberately cultivated, not assumed.
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About the University of Auckland Business School (UABS) 

The University of Auckland Business School stands at the forefront of business education in New Zealand. As the first business school in Australasia to achieve Triple Crown accreditation, they are dedicated to shaping the future of individuals, organisations, and society through commitment to inspirational business-related research, education, and external engagement. The Business School offers a diverse range of accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and is known for its strong graduate outcomes, state-of-the-art facilities, and commitment to research and innovation.


For more news and information, visit their website at www.auckland.ac.nz/en/business/about-business-school.html

About the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG)

The Chandler Academy of Governance, which is the training division of Chandler Governance Group (CGG), designs and delivers training programmes for public sector leaders, equipping them with the skills to deliver high performance government. Our signature programmes are anchored in our proprietary curriculum, practitioner-focused, and contextualised to local needs. We utilise a range of teaching techniques, including seminars, expert-led discussions, and site visits. We also work with government partners to design customised programmes for public servants, tailored to the country context, objectives, and participant profiles.

About the Chandler Governance Group (CGG) 

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) is an international organization focusing on public sector effectiveness and capability development. We work with national and local governments to train and develop leaders, strengthen public institutions and systems, benchmark government capabilities, and share good practices.

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