“At the end of the day, we are benefiting from savings,”
explains David Alvarez, executive director of the Puerto Rico Public-Private
Partnerships (PPP) Authority. “The government is not dedicating
more resources to (infrastructure) and the taxpayers are receiving
value.”

Although vital public projects such as schools, roads, and
airports have traditionally been the domain of the government,
Alvarez tells ReasonTV “it’s important that we incorporate private
investment into the infrastructure.” He add that PPP projects add
nothing to the public debt and are completed faster and more
efficiently than traditional government-administered ventures.

Runs about 2.56 minutes.

Produced by Anthony L. Fisher, camera by Joshua Swain and
Anthony L. Fisher. Interview by Len Gilroy.

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