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The article discusses difficulties that have plagued an oil project in Kazakhstan involving state-owned energy company Kaz MunaiGas and Western oil companies including Eni SpA, Total SA, Royal Dutch Shell PLC and others. Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev saw the project as a means of modernizing his nation's economy. Instead, it has suffered from cost overruns and faulty pipelines, and as of March 2014 has produced no oil.

The article discusses the conclusion of a business agreement between the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the executives Larry Page and Sergey Brin of the Internet services company Google Inc. which involved the purchase of discounted jet fuel as of September 2013. Topics include public-private partnerships and the private jet company H211 LLC.

The article focuses on financier and philanthropist Rip Rapson, President of the Kresge Foundation, and that foundation's charitable giving designed to encourage economic development in Detroit, Michigan. Disputes between Rapson and Mayor Dave Bing over several of the foundation's proposals and donations are considered in terms of the viability of a public-private partnership to revive the city's development.

The article reports that the U.S. Treasury Department has suspended operation of a fund it created alongside TCW Group for the purpose of managing a portion of its Public-Private Investment Program. Days earlier TCW fired its top investment executive, Jeffrey Gundlach, who was going to manage the fund.

The article discusses challenges facing the U.S. government's Public-Private Investment Program (PPIP). Aimed at helping banks sell distressed assets, PPIP has been viewed skeptically by banks who fear they could be forced to sell assets at unduly low prices. Some private investors are also reluctant to participate due to concerns any profitable involvement could attract public criticism from Congress.

The article discusses a measure pending before the Pennsylvania state legislature that would lease the Pennsylvania Turnpike to private investors, who would maintain the roadway and collect tolls. Proponents of the measure say a lease would provide financial benefits to the state. Officials in other states are contemplating their own leases of public assets.

The article reports on efforts that the city of Cincinnati, Ohio is making to reduce infant-mortality rates due to poverty. Using a public-private partnership and ideas from Procter & Gamble, the program has had some demonstrated success. Infants in the program have a rate of 2.8 children out of 1,000 who die before turning one compared to 13.0 in the general Cincinnati population.

The article discusses lawsuits filed against AT&T Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., and BellSouth Corp. by consumers who charge the companies with violating their privacy rights. The issues are that domestic calling records were given to the National Security Agency illegally and plaintiffs could win billions of dollars in damages. There is speculation that the NSA surveillance program will be given "state secrets" privilege by the George W. Bush administration.

Focuses on the federal aid going to the Gulf Region of the United States in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Role of previous directors of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), James Lee Witt and Joe Allbaugh, as lobbyists looking for and winning contracts for clients; How the former government officials have been helping clients with their proposals and pitches for federal aid; Reasons why the services of Witt and Allbaugh are in great demand, noting their connections with government; Discussion of the so-called revolving door between government and the private sector, which has escalated in recent years with the buildup of Iraq and now the Gulf Coast.

Reports on the life insurance business in Iraq. Information about a terrorism life-insurance policy held by hotel manager Saad Jabouri, which he purchased through al-Ameen Insurance Co.; The partnering of five private and two government-owned insurance companies to offer the new insurance product and form a shared pool to cover risks; Comments of Mirza Majeed Muradkhan, owner of Dar al Salam Insurance Co., and Munem al-Khafaji, managing director of the Al-Ameen company; The amount of payout on terrorism policies; Studies on violence and death in Iraq; Brief history of Iraq's insurance industry; Views of Bassim Mahdi Abbas of the state-owned Iraqi Insurance Co. on how the idea for terrorism life-insurance originated.

Focuses on the Muslims living in Great Britain. Indications that the Muslim community in Great Britain is working with investigators at Scotland Yard in an effort to track the terrorists responsible for the London subway attacks; Comments from Sir Ian Blair, the London Metropolitan Police Commissioner, regarding the investigation when he met with community and religious leaders; Comments from Abdurahman Jafar, a spokesman for the Muslim Safety Forum, regarding the Forum's communications with investigators; Statistics indicating the number of Muslims living in Great Britain, suggesting an existing network of Muslims ready to help police; Networks established by the London Metropolitan Police with the Muslim communities.

Reports that United States legislators are increasingly involved in trips funded by corporations. Statement that House majority leader Tom DeLay traveled to Hawaii to participate in an aviation conference of the American Association of Airport Executives; Report that Congressional rules forbid travel financed by registered lobbyists and foreign agents; Statement that corporations and business associations sponsored more than 1,900 trips for legislators in 2004; Trip of Representative Joe Barton to Las Vegas, Nevada, funded by the Consumer Electronics Association; Changes made to the campaign-finance rules in 2002; Report that the House of Representatives paid $3.36 million for legislators to travel in 2004.

The article reports the public-private program called Industie 4.0 that was launched at engineering group Robert Bosch GmbH at its plant in Homburg, Germany to connect workers, machines and parts in the production line via Internet of things technology.

The article looks at the Illiana Expressway, a public-private toll road planned for the area south of Chicago, Illinois, reporting on a vote on the plan by a regional transportation agency, opposition from environmental groups and others, and the financial problems of past private road projects.

The article discusses public-private deals and the efforts of officials in Missoula, Montana to regain control of the city's water supply from the Carlyle Group LP investor firm which purchased the pipes, pumps, and water wells in places such as Missoula, Montana and several California communities.

The article reports that Jeffrey Immelt, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of conglomerate corporation General Electric Co., told legislators in France the firm was willing to form a public-private partnership with France if allowed to acquire the power equipment division of Alstom SA.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous editions including the editorial "Flooding Capitol Hill" in the February 26, 2014 edition, "Making Campuses Safer for Women" by Monika Johnson Hostler in the February 25, 2014 edition, and "Private Capital for Public Works" by Felix Rohatyn and Rodney Slater in the February 20, 2014 edition.

The article discusses joint endeavors by businesses and municipal governments in Italy aimed at promoting economic growth, with a particular emphasis on a food theme park to be developed by the municipality of Bologna and food-emporium operator Eataly.

The article looks at the Mexican government's move toward allowing private companies to participate in the country's state-run petroleum industry as of October 2013, focusing on whether the government will use a profit-sharing or production-sharing model.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Business and Government Working Together, Really" by former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge concerning efforts to expand employment opportunities for veterans and people with disabilities, which appeared in the October 2, 2013, issue.

The article presents the author's comments on innovations in a knowledge economy, with a focus on private sector investments by the U.S. government, finance for research-and-development (R&D) projects, and the role of the government in the U.S. economy as of August 2013.

The author discusses public-private partnerships in the pharmaceutical industry as of May 31, 2013, with a focus on how the U.S. government will subsidize antibiotic research for firm GlaxoSmithKline, the increasing prevalence of drug-resistant infections, and statistical power.

The authors present their opinion on how U.S. military veterans can become gainfully employed upon returning to civilian life after a tour of service, focusing on how private businesses can work with government organizations to help place veterans on career tracks.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles from previous editions, including the review of the book "Coolidge," by Robert Merry from the February 9, 2013 issue, "How to Untangle an Incoherent Drone Policy," by Michael Mukasey from the February 9, 2013 issue, and "Take the Public-Private Road to Efficiency," by Chris Edwards in the February 20, 2013 issue.

The author argues that public-private partnerships should play a greater role in building and maintaining infrastructure in the U.S., and cites several projects that involve cooperation between industry and the state of Virginia including toll lanes and a tunnel under the Elizabeth River.

The article notes criteria set forth by the Connecticut Policy Institute for effective incentive programs in the U.S. under which states provide economic benefits to private companies for the purpose of job creation or retention, and describes examples of both good and bad programs.

The article discusses cost control policies at Chesapeake Energy Corp. and how it impacts Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The author states that in addition to concerns from employees, many government officials and nonprofit organizations are concerned they will no longer benefit from the donations of Chesapeake and former Chief Executive Aubrey McClendon. Information is provided on the company's plans to reduce its charitable donations and sell assets in response to lower profits.

The article discusses a public-private fund to be established in the U.S. with the backing of investment bank Morgan Stanley, the Kresge Foundation, and the nonprofit organization Local Initiatives Support Corp. that will make available $100 million for the construction of community centers close to public housing.

The article discusses the global problem of electrical power blackouts, noting the importance of prioritizing socially-important functions during a blackout. Other topics include city policies for blackout emergencies, cooperation between public and private sectors, and cost-effectiveness of tax incentives for businesses to buy generators.

The authors argue that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was in need of a private-public partnership to best assist U.S. veterans as of July 6, 2012.

The article reports on the public-private partnership being formed by former U.S. President George Bush to use the infrastructure of the president's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief to widen the treatment and screening of women for cervical cancer.

The article reports on the team-up between New York City and International Business Machines Corp. to establish the six-year high school P-Tech where students will earn a diploma and an associate's degree in computer science-related field.

The article reports on the restoration of a government and business partnership by South Korea in boosting its bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, which will be decided by a vote of the International Olympic Committee in Durban, South Africa.

The author presents a progress report on thirty years of fighting AIDS and emphasizes the importance of collaboration between government and private sciences in the development of a vaccine against the disease.

The article focuses on public-private partnerships (PPP) as a key element in rebuilding and revitalizing the transportation system in the U.S.

The article reports on the growing number of U.S. governors who are letting the private sector seal economic development deals by turning their development offices into some form of nonprofit private entity.

The article reports on the announcement by Chrysler Group LLC and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that they are working together to commercialize a hybrid-vehicle technology aimed at reducing fuel consumption in minivans and sport-utility vehicles.

The article reports that builder M.D.C. Holdings Inc. has negotiated an agreement with W.B. Homes Inc. to establish a land parcel north of Philadelphia which, according to the author, is a partnership between a public company and a public operator that could become a model of deals in the future.

The authors call for proactive collaboration between the U.S. government and private companies to protect information networks against cyberwar in their proposed legislation called the Cybersecurity Act of 2010.

The article reports on the growing consensus among academics, investors and housing experts on the long-term role of the federal government in the U.S. mortgage market and the retention of the public-private partnership that has defined home mortgage providers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Center for American Progress calls for explicit federal guarantees on some mortgage-backed securities and federal regulation to make sure that mortgages offered to the public are safe.

The article reports on an agreement entered by private-equity firm Carlyle Group with Connecticut to rebuild and operate the state's rest stops in exchange of a share of their revenues. The public-private partnership will involve an investment of 178 million U.S. dollars in the service areas by Carlyle and its partners. Dunkin' Donuts restaurants will also be added to the rest stops.

The article discusses public-private partnerships in the U.S. An example of which is the move by the Open Society Institute and Soros Foundations Network owned by global financier George Soros to give 35 million dollars to New York state to provide cash payment to poor families having school children. It is inferred that public-private partnerships allow philanthropists to leverage their dollars while providing the government with additional capital. Another example of such partnerships can be seen in the federal economic stimulus package and its grants.

The article reports on the move by French automobile manufacturer Renault SA and its Japanese partner Nissan Motor Co. to sign a letter of intent to establish a joint venture with French government agencies on November 4, 2009. The venture is aimed at creating electric-vehicle batteries. The project received 125 million euros in contribution from the national wealth fund Fonds Stratégique d'Investissement. It is noted that government support is integral to electric-vehicle development.

The author reflects on how the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will neutralize the business lobby under the administration of President Barack Obama. She correlates the political leadership of Obama with the so-called Chicago way, which was popularized in the movie "The Untouchables." She describes how the hostile attitude of the Obama administration to the business lobby is compromising his promise to deliver a new kind of politics.

The article reports on the extensive contacts made by U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner with an exclusive group of Wall Street executives since taking the helm of the Treasury. According to calendars released by the department, more than 80 contacts were made by Geithner with several financial titans including Lloyd Blankfein of Goldman Sachs. Geither has acknowledged that he had kept such executives as bay due to public anger towards banks.

The article reports on a series of private lunches hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama with company executives in an attempt to resolve rifts with the business sector. The rifts were caused by the intervention of the Obama administration in the private sector. Among the chief executives who attended the meeting on October 8, 2009 were Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com Inc. and Lew Hay of FPL Group Inc.

The article focuses on a call from several Republican members of the U.S. Congress for the Census Bureau to terminate a 2010 Census partnership with the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now or Acorn. Acorn has been accused of voter-registration fraud in the 2006 and 2008 elections. Among the Republican lawmakers who are critical of the Census partnership are Representative Patrick McHenry of North Carolina and Representative Jason Chaffets of Utah.

The author reflects on the challenges and benefits of the Public Private Investment Program (PPIP) unveiled by the U.S. Treasury in March 2008. He explores the feasibility of more leverage and securitization as a means to counter the impact of the credit crisis. He discusses four legal concerns of hedge-fund managers and other investors that must be addressed. The author also considers the PPIP as the most financially plausible proposal to date.

The author offers his opinion on the financial rescue plan of U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. He states that the final piece of the plan is the public-private investment partnerships (PPIP) that are supposed to buy toxic loans and securities from troubled banks. He claims that the secret to financing the plan is not private money but government money that does not require congressional approval. He also cites the impact of the failure of the plan on taxpayers.

The author explains his plan for bad bank assets aimed at increasing the flow of credit and expand liquidity in the U.S. He describes the three essential design features of the funds established under the Public-Private Investment Program. He emphasizes the need to promote the public trust and utilize taxpayer money to boost the financial system. The author also cites the need to establish an environment wherein it is possible for investors to take risks.