This section introduces the basic prerequisites and the implementation framework necessary to succesfully implement PPDs. The PPD Diamond considers 4 dimensions when implementing a PPD, namely the Public Authorities, Business Community, Champions and Instruments. Mapping the relative strength and weakness of these four dimensions can help to identify the potential for success in a competitiveness partnership, and the vulnerable points that need to be addressed.

On the other hand, the implementation framework of a PPD consists of 12 processes that need to be tackled to create the right conditions for a successful PPD. The 12 issues to create such conditions are:

1. Assessing the optimal mandate and relationship with existing institutions
2. Deciding who should participate and under what structure
3. Identifying the right champions and helping them to push for reform
4. Engaging the right facilitator
5. Choosing and reaching target outputs
6. Devising a communication and outreach strategy
7. Elaborating a monitoring and evaluation framework
8. Considering the potential for dialogue on a sub-national level
9. Making sector-specific dialogue work
10. Using PPD to facilitate foreign direct investment (FDI)
11. Recognizing the specificities and potential of dialogue in post-conflict or crisis environments
12. Finding the best role for development partners