Harry Anthony Patrinos is Head of the Department of Education Reform and 21st Century Endowed Chair in Education Policy at the University of Arkansas. He specializes in the economics of education, particularly the returns to schooling, school-based management, demand-side financing and public-private partnerships. He was formerly with the World Bank, where he was Senior Adviser, Education. He held management and technical positions at the World Bank. Previously, he worked in the Office of the Chief Economist for Europe and Central Asia. He managed education teams in Europe and Central Asia, East Asia and the Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and the Global Unit. He led lending operations and analytical work programs in Latin America. He co-led the development of the Harmonized Learning Outcomes database, part of the Human Capital Index, published in Nature. He has studied and worked extensively on the socioeconomic status of Indigenous Peoples. He has many publications in the academic and policy literature, with more than 50 journal articles. He previously worked as an economist at the Economic Council of Canada. Mr. Patrinos received a doctorate from the University of Sussex.

Designing Effective Public-Private Partnerships in Education

This lecture focuses on the strategic development of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a means to enhance the delivery, accessibility, and quality of education. It delves into how governments and private entities including non-governmental organizations, businesses, and educational institutions can work together to address challenges such as resource gaps, infrastructure needs, and innovation in teaching and learning. The discussion emphasizes the importance of clearly defined roles, shared objectives, transparency, and accountability in forming sustainable partnerships. Participants will gain insights into best practices, real-world examples, and policy considerations that contribute to the success of PPPs, ultimately aiming to build more inclusive, responsive, and effective education systems.