Public private partnerships (PPPs) will play a key role in getting growth back into the economy. Finance Minister Calle Schlettwein made the statement when addressing the media during the inauguration of the PPP Committee Monday. Schlettwein said the committee has to create a safe platform for good governance and not tolerate funny deals. The new committee members are: Ally Angula as Chairperson, Hellen Amupolo, Nangula Uaandja, Annely Haiphene, Steve Galloway, James Myupe and Michael Mukete. The committee’s appointment came into effect on the first of this month and will serve in their positions for three years. Schlettwein further explained that the committee would be responsible for appraising documentation at various stages of PPP projects and give their opinion in line with the PPP Act. He said PPPs are still a new concept in Namibia and there is a lack of understanding of the risks of such partnerships. Schlettwein further told the committee to ensure that it starts with easy PPPs and avoid disasters as well as moving to the most complex ones at a later stage.