Dubai Community Contributions Establishment Jood and its technology partner du have received the Best CSR Initiative in the Middle East award.

A Kenyan PPP committee has dismissed Cofek’s petition seeking disclosure of government commitments to Aliko Dangote’s planned $16bn Lamu refinery, ruling it lacked jurisdiction.

County staff outlined a Recreation Benefit Project (RBP) program that would let private development proposals pair allowed private uses with in‑kind public recreation contributions to deliver parks, trails and other facilities; staff seeks Planning Commission feedback before a Dec. 2 recommendation hearing.

Deputy director Bill Bierwas outlined a $121,000 feasibility contract with STV to design temporary PFAS treatment with the goal of having systems in place by 2028; council also heard plans for a public–private USG contract for tank services that will require local finance board review.

Commissioners discussed assigning a $3.5 million purchase contract for a dry-cleaner lot adjacent to Lot B as a buildable site for parking or a P3 garage. Staff warned environmental clearance is pending and a $300,000 payment is due Nov. 18; commissioners asked for a financial and environmental analysis before committing.

WSDOT told legislators the planning-level cost range for the US 2 trestle is roughly $2 billion to $4 billion (2026 dollars), that traffic and revenue analysis will be updated next year, and that a P3 feasibility report is due in January 2027.

Downtown Sacramento Partnership leaders urged the county to enable financing tools for a downtown catalyst—citing Golden 1 Center’s $7.5B neighborhood impact—and identified underused sites on Capitol Mall and the riverfront that could be unlocked with public‑private financing.

Commissioner Pam Treese said a strategic investment agreement tied to Lam Research could support up to $1.7 billion in equipment investment and create hundreds of ongoing jobs plus thousands of construction jobs in Tualatin under a 15-year partial property-tax abatement program.

Town leaders reported a recent tour with revenue and redevelopment authorities and asked for help with acquisition financing, parking, and site readiness for a mixed‑use redevelopment anchored by the Prince George African American Museum and Cultural Center along Rhode Island Avenue.

A Kenyan public-private partnership (PPP) review committee has dismissed a consumer group’s attempt to compel disclosure of government investment commitments and agreements relating to Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s planned $16bn oil refinery in Lamu County, ruling that the project had not been shown to qualify as a PPP. The Public Private Partnership Petition Committee rejected a petition by the Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) in an October 30 ruling, finding that the organisation had failed to establish that the refinery was subject to the country’s PPP Act or to identify a decision that the committee had jurisdiction to review, Business Daily reported on November 5. The committee concluded that a potential state shareholding alone did not establish a PPP arrangement. Cofek filed its petition on September 30, the day President William Ruto and Dangote broke ground on the project in Lamu County. It sought feasibility studies, risk assessments, public participation records and agreements detailing potential government equity participation, public funding, land allocation and guarantees. IntelliNews reported on October 2 that Cofek’s petition was the second legal challenge to the refinery, following a land dispute involving 133 residents. The consumer group questioned whether the government’s proposed participation complied with the PPP Act and sought details of the proposed acquisition vehicle, share class and payment terms. Among the commitments Cofek questioned were a reported KES21.5bn ($166mn) government contribution through the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) and a proposed 10% state holding reportedly valued at $500mn. The NIF said it had made no investment decision. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi told the committee that discussions on possible government participation were continuing, but that the refinery was being developed, financed and operated by its private promoter, which would bear the commercial risks. “If the government decides to take an equity interest in the project, that interest will be an investment in a private company, and shall be regulated by the laws on public investment and not the PPP Act,” Mbadi said. He acknowledged government support through statutory incentives, including special economic zone status and tax benefits. Peter Lazarus, representing the Dangote Group, said the project had received no government equity contribution or comparable public financing. The committee’s ruling does not settle a separate High Court petition brought by Francis Onyango Awino seeking disclosure of agreements and public commitments relating to the refinery. That case was certified urgent on October 6, with a further mention scheduled for November 12. Meanwhile, 133 Lamu residents are pursuing land rights and compensation claims over the refinery site. The Environment and Land Court in Malindi declined in October to extend temporary restrictions on the land after the petitioners failed to serve the respondents and misidentified the disputed parcel, but the underlying dispute remains unresolved, according to The Standard. The matter is scheduled to return to court on November 24. The proposed industrial complex is designed to process up to 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day (bpd) and includes a 1,000-MW power plant, fertiliser and chemical production facilities, pipelines and marine infrastructure. Construction is expected to take about 40 months, with commissioning targeted for early 2030. On the engineering side, India’s state-owned Engineers India (NSE: ENGINERSIN) has secured a contract worth more than $450mn for project management and engineering, procurement and construction management services. However, financing, statutory approvals and commercial crude-supply arrangements remain unresolved. Oxford Economics has also questioned whether the refinery can secure sufficient crude at competitive prices. Even under an optimistic scenario, regional upstream developments could eventually provide only 400,000-500,000 bpd, below the planned capacity of 700,000 bpd. The consultancy excludes Lamu from its central refining forecast because of unresolved financing, ownership and legal issues. Dangote also acquired a 24.76% stake in Nairobi-listed Kenya Pipeline Company (NSE: KPC) for KES42.5bn ($327mn) in October, expanding his group’s exposure to regional fuel distribution. The acquisition involved existing shares and did not inject new capital into KPC. No commercial agreement linking its pipeline network to the proposed Lamu refinery has been disclosed. See IntelliNews: Kenyan court declines to extend land restrictions linked to planned $16bn Dangote refinery See IntelliNews: Dangote hires Engineers India for $450mn work on planned Kenya refinery, but key hurdles remain See IntelliNews: Africa’s refinery boom draws billions while financing and crude-supply risks mount See IntelliNews: Nigeria’s Dangote confirms $327mn purchase of 24.76% stake in Kenya Pipeline Company

Jay Dapper told the commission the city has funded phase 2 of the AMS study and he is pursuing a public–private partnership to restore the Huntridge. Dapper said he will not seek reduction of previously assessed liquidated damages this year and expects a framework to be in place after phase 2 is complete.

The University of Southern Maine briefed trustees on an informational RFQ for the Sullivan Recreation and Fitness Center (built 1968). USM is exploring public‑private partnership options to modernize the facility; the RFQ stage is non‑binding and will be followed by an RFP to select a partner if warranted.

Tim told the committee the township filed Phase 2 of a shoreline resilience grant seeking $1,800,000 in federal funds to extend coastal protection and to document erosion losses from a late-September nor'easter for possible Army Corps supplemental disaster funding.

Stephen Bader of the East Bay Economic Development Alliance described the group's research, member services and regional partnerships and answered council questions about measurable outcomes. The subcommittee asked staff to return with a recommendation on possible reinstatement of Martinez’s membership.

County engineer Joe D'Nisi told a Forks town-hall the draft six-year Transportation Improvement Program lists about $5.5 million in 2027 capital projects and relies heavily on grants; one Port Angeles segment is a $1.4 million build with about $600,000 from Amazon.

The Government has authorised a subsidy package to build 2,500 affordable rental homes on public land through a new housing initiative.

The city says the former police headquarters will be adaptively reused for retail and offices within the Hill Rose Market mixed-use project that includes 143 apartments, about 75,000 sq ft of commercial space and 16 townhomes.

Mayor described a West Edge plan that would use $10 million of West Edge funds and $15 million from a private developer to support a redevelopment partnership with the Medical University Foundation (MUSC) that would remove roughly 200+ units as part of project planning; committee approved moving forward with the agreement.

The Ogden School District board voted to approve an interlocal agreement to participate in the Wildcat Square CRA. City and university presenters said the project will add student housing, require major earthwork, and create tax increment revenue the district could receive over a 99‑year lease term.

Town officials and a consultant outlined how a Business Improvement District (BID) could replace an expiring five-year neighborhood preservation grant and fund marketing, events and maintenance; public commenters raised questions about costs, boundaries and governance.

The Board of Regents voted to adopt Resolution 3, authorizing a Department of Administration‑led public–private partnership to add approximately 1,700 student beds and a 400‑seat dining facility at UW–Madison, contingent on state approvals and environmental review.

The City Council accepted a CSL International feasibility study exploring two paths to expand event capacity—a large expansion of the McNeese Convention Center or a riverfront hotel-and-conference P3—while making no funding commitments and asking staff for follow‑up data and developer outreach.

DOA and UW officials said the building’s guaranteed maximum price is roughly $338 million, financed with tax‑exempt bonds, with an estimated annual lease payment of about $29.7 million for 30 years; regents pressed for clarity on purchase options and long‑term cost implications.

A participant told attendees about the White House 'Water 2 50' cybersecurity initiative and a Texas pilot with Texas Cyber Command; the program will offer free public‑private cybersecurity assistance to pilot utilities and utilities were asked to accept outreach calls.

Officials credited a $10,000,000 private donation from Metropolitan Park for enabling the Boys and Girls Club of Queens to purchase the site across from PS 398, a key step that leaders said allowed the coalition to move toward construction.