In this episode of The Global Signal, we sit down with Advocate Jack Fungayi Matiza to explore the critical intersection of finance, policy, and people in shaping successful public-private partnerships (PPPs) across Africa.

From structuring bankable infrastructure projects to navigating the competing incentives of governments, DFIs, and private capital, this conversation dives into what actually determines whether PPPs succeed—or fail—over the long term.

We discuss:

1. How incentives differ across financing partners—and why that matters
2. Translating local development priorities into investable projects
3. The most underestimated risks in PPP execution
4. Accountability and performance after financial close
5. The role of natural resources in structuring deals
6. What truly sustainable, win-win PPPs look like in practice

Guest Bio:

Jack Matiza is an award-winning public-private partnerships (PPP) expert, serving as Regional Manager at the P3 World Council and Country Director for Orion Infrastructure Africa, where he advises on the structuring, financing, and delivery of sustainable infrastructure projects across Africa. He is Chairman of the UNECE Africa Public-Private Partnerships Network (AP3N) and Founding Director of AA1 Academy, an accredited APMG CP3P training organization.

Jack holds an MBA in International Business and a Master’s Certificate in Sustainable Infrastructure Development and Finance, and is an APMG Certified PPP Professional (CP3P) and PRINCE2 Practitioner. He also serves as an ImPPPact Global SDG Alliance Ambassador for Zimbabwe, advancing effective public-private collaboration for sustainable development.

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