PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

 

Helping developing countries build stable socio-economic environments is often a common goal of the public and private sectors.  Thus, the public and private sectors can often work together, using the business skills and resources available in the commercial world, and the development programs found in the public sector to achieve the mutual goal of creating healthy and expanding markets.  Meridian has  developed many successful partnership models, assuring that they create a "win-win" situation for both the public and private sectors.

Public and Private Sector Experience   Meridian's Director and key associate staff have over 20 years of experience working for major US corporations in marketing-related global activities.  Meridian staff also have over 25 years of experience working with the international donor community.

Meridian's Business Strategy Meridian's business strategy is to 1) identify collaborative opportunities for the public and private sectors in order to solve problems of common concern and 2) to develop alliances and/or joint ventures that will generate social and economic benefits for all investors.

Meridian's private sector expertise includes packaged goods, cosmetics, food products, automotive, and pharmaceuticals.  Public sector expertise includes:

• Health and Nutrition

• Family Planning and Reproductive Health

• HIV/AIDS/STI

• Education