Government of Vanuatu Commences ADB Certified PPP Professional Training

Port Vila, 12 October 2026 - Government of Vanuatu, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), this morning officially opened the APMG Certified Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Professional Training Program in Port Vila. Delivering the opening statement on behalf of the Government, the Director-General of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management, Mr. Roan Lester, welcomed participants and acknowledged ADB for its continued partnership and support for the capacity-building initiative. Mr. Lester also recognized Mr. Amandeep Singh Virk from ADB, who is leading the five-day training. He noted Mr. Virk’s extensive experience across the Pacific and other regions will be invaluable as Vanuatu strengthens its PPP capabilities. In his address, DG Lester emphasized the growing importance of public-private partnerships as a tool for delivering infrastructure and essential services in small island economies like Vanuatu. “PPPs allow us to bring in private sector expertise, innovation, and financing to complement our national resources. But PPPs are complex – they require strong technical skills, clear processes, and a shared understanding across government. That is why this

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