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In 2024, two new public-private partnership (PPP) agreements came into force in Lithuania, bringing the total number of implemented agreements in the country to 50 by the end of the year. These agreements cover a wide range of sectors, including culture, sports, tourism, energy, waste management, law enforcement, education, transport and defence. This information comes from the annual report prepared by the Central Project Management Agency (CPVA).

Over the past year, the largest portion of private capital investments—€8.69 million—was directed toward national defence. Education was the second-largest sector, receiving €8.46 million, followed by the modernization of street lighting, which attracted €3.55 million in private investments. The public sector, in turn, made the highest payments to private partners for projects related to national defence (€39.6 million), public order and safety (€9.97 million), education (€4.06 million) and road transport infrastructure (€2.73 million).

Two major PPP agreements came into force in 2024. One involves the modernization of street lighting in Klaipėda District, a project being implemented by the municipality in collaboration with the companies Baltled and Išmanus gatvių apšvietimas. The second agreement is focused on the reconstruction of Kaunas Sports Hall and S. Darius and S. Girėnas Stadium, carried out by the companies Kauno Arena and Kauno Stadionas. Both contracts are set to last for 15 years.

The CPVA continues to play a significant role in the expansion of PPP projects in Lithuania. In 2024, the agency provided expert support to sixteen projects and participated in drafting legislation to improve the PPP regulatory framework.

Looking ahead to 2025, Lithuania plans to launch 22 new PPP projects across various sectors. The largest investments are expected in the defense sector. The Ministry of National Defense aims to develop the infrastructure and service system for the Rūdninkai military training ground, with an estimated investment of between €900 million and €1.2 billion. In addition, a military town will be developed in Kairiai, Klaipėda District, with a planned investment of around €350 million.

The transport sector will also see significant developments. Plans are in place to renovate the Kaunas–Prienai–Alytus national road, construct a bypass in Zarasai and improve roads in Sendvaris Municipality. The total cost of these transport projects is expected to range from €20 million to €200 million. Additionally, the management of Panevėžys City Bus Station is planned to be transferred to a private partner under a concession agreement.

Investments in sports, culture, and energy will also be a key focus in 2025. Several sports and leisure infrastructure projects will be implemented in Vilkaviškis, Rudamina, Šiauliai District and Vilnius. In the capital, the Lazdynai Swimming Pool will be managed by a private concessionaire and a new swimming pool will be built on Rasų Street. In the cultural and tourism sector, Lithuania plans to construct a Modern Art Museum in Nida and renovate the Lithuanian Zoo. A National Museum project will also be launched to create sustainable museum infrastructure and services, with a total investment of around €90 million.

In the energy and environmental sectors, major projects will be carried out in Šilalė, Rokiškis and Telšiai, focusing on modernizing street lighting and improving the efficiency of the heating sector.

At present, these PPP projects are in various stages of preparation. Some are in the process of selecting private partners, while others are still in the investment planning and documentation phase. The full list of PPP projects planned for 2025 is available here.

The CPVA’s report was compiled based on data provided by state and municipal institutions.