In recognition of the role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in improving the quality and delivery of basic services, the World Bank Group has expanded its support over the past decade for infrastructure and basic services through PPPs. The World Bank Group’s support for PPPs builds on the rationale of preparing client countries to oversee most of these services. The institution’s unique value proposition for its client countries rests with its capacity to provide support along the entire PPP cycle, from policy advice to transaction closure.