Public-private Partnership (ppp) As A Mechanism For Transitioning

Abstract

The shift toward Fourth-Generation Universities (4GUs) demands innovation ecosystems, advanced digital infrastructure, and entrepreneurial governance. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are key enablers, yet their impact remains underexplored in the Global South. This study analyzes three PPP contracts at the University of Algiers 3, involving a mini data center, a cybersecurity solution, and an IT monitoring platform. A Gap Analysis compares outcomes with 4GU strategic dimensions. Results show advances in digital infrastructure, IT governance, and data protection, but gaps in innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship, and stakeholder capacity. The findings highlight the need for PPPs that foster long-term transformation beyond technology acquisition, offering recommendations for policy and governance alignment with 4GU goals