This document discusses public-private partnerships (PPPs) and foreign direct investment (FDI). It defines PPPs as cooperative arrangements between public and private enterprises to develop infrastructure projects through contracts that share risks, costs, and resources. It notes benefits of PPPs like reducing government budgets and increasing value. It then discusses characteristics of PPPs like long-term contracts and community development. The document also defines FDI and lists factors that determine FDI in India like stable policies and infrastructure. It discusses advantages and disadvantages of FDI for both host and home countries.