| SOC23 | Public Talk: Dame Margaret Hodge in conversation with Professor Carolyn Heinrich: Accountability at arm’s length: how should we hold public-private partnerships to account?

In this session, Professor Carolyn Heinrich discussed the challenge of holding public-private partnerships to account with Dame Margaret Hodge. This public talk was a timely discussion aimed at helping reconcile collaboration and accountability in a way that can inform better practice.

We wrapped up the conference with our customary public talk, this year's topic being "Accountability at Arm's Length: How Should We Hold Public-Private Partnerships to Account?" Professor Carolyn Heinrich engaged in a conversation with Dame Margaret Hodge, delving into the delicate balance between accountability and the relational aspects of contracting for public services. Dame Margaret Hodge, who chaired the Public Accounts Committee until 2015, shared valuable insights during the discussion.