9. Case Study: How Experiential Learning Facilitates the Formation of a Public–Private Partnership in Russia

The number of partnerships in Russia, mostly concessions, grew to over 600 in 2016. Although there was a notable increase in the number of concessions at the municipal level, progress at the federal and regional levels remains small. What hinders the formation of PPPs? If partnerships can be formed more quickly and easily, this offers societal benefits via an increased volume of public services and profits to the private providers of these services. Additional benefits include accelerated economic development, more jobs, greater efficiency in service provision, and potential technological and management innovation. Can experiential learning facilitate PPP development? How can parties engage in a partnership faster and more effectively? This chapter intends to answer these questions, at least in part.