15 Topics
5 Days
75 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
- Economists and Financial Analysts
- Development Finance Professionals
- Commercial and Investment Bankers
- Private Infrastructure Developers
- Investors and Fund Managers
- Engineering and Construction Professionals
- Consultants and Advisory Firms
- Risk Management Professionals
- Local Government and County Government Officials
- Donor and Development Agency Professionals
- Professionals involved in infrastructure and public-service projects
Session Objectives
- Understand the fundamental concepts and rationale behind Public Private Partnerships.
- Learn to identify and evaluate suitable projects for PPP implementation.
- Acquire skills in conducting comprehensive feasibility studies and risk assessments.
- Comprehend techniques for designing robust financial models for PPP projects.
- Explore strategies for developing effective procurement processes to attract private partners.
- Understand the importance of negotiating and managing complex PPP contracts.
- Gain insights into ensuring value for money and affordability in PPPs.
- Develop a practical understanding of stakeholder engagement and communication strategies.
- Master methods for monitoring and evaluating PPP project performance.
- Analyze the legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks necessary for successful PPPs.
- Understand different PPP models and their appropriate applications.
- Acquire knowledge of blended finance and credit enhancement mechanisms.
- Develop skills in dispute resolution and contract renegotiation.
- Learn to address cross-cutting issues like environmental sustainability and social inclusion.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation in PPP endeavors.
About the Course
The Building Strategies in Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Training Course is designed to equip public-sector officials, private-sector professionals, project managers, investors, and development practitioners with the knowledge and practical skills required to develop, structure, evaluate, and manage successful Public-Private Partnership initiatives.The course provides a comprehensive understanding of the PPP lifecycle, from project identification and feasibility assessment to procurement, financing, contract management, implementation, monitoring, and eventual handback. Participants will explore how governments and private-sector partners can collaborate to deliver infrastructure and public services while managing risks, protecting public value, and achieving sustainable outcomes.The training also examines PPP business models, project finance, risk allocation, stakeholder engagement, value-for-money assessment, procurement strategies, contract structures, and performance management. Practical case studies and simulations will enable participants to apply PPP concepts to real-world infrastructure and service-delivery projects.
Curriculum & Topics
15 Topics | 75 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
Defining PPPs: core characteristics, benefits, and limitations.
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Workshop 1.2:
Evolution of PPPs globally and their role in infrastructure development.
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Workshop 1.3:
Key drivers for adopting PPPs: fiscal constraints, efficiency gains, innovation.
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Workshop 1.4:
Distinguishing PPPs from traditional public procurement and privatization.
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Workshop 1.5:
Overview of the PPP project lifecycle.
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Workshop 2.1:
Exploring various PPP models: BOT, BOOT, DBFO, Concessions, Lease, O&M, PFI.
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Workshop 2.2:
Understanding the risk allocation matrix for different PPP models.
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Workshop 2.3:
Case studies of successful PPP models across various sectors (transport, energy, social infrastructure).
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Workshop 2.4:
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Workshop 2.5:
Selecting the appropriate PPP model based on project characteristics and objectives.
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Workshop 2.6:
Hybrid PPP models and their application.
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Workshop 3.1:
Aligning PPPs with national and sectoral development plans.
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Workshop 3.2:
Developing a strategic framework for PPP project identification.
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Workshop 3.3:
Criteria for selecting appropriate projects for PPPs.
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Workshop 3.4:
Preliminary project screening and feasibility assessment.
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Workshop 3.5:
The role of PPP units and enabling frameworks.
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Workshop 4.1:
Technical, economic, financial, legal, and environmental feasibility studies.
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Workshop 4.2:
Demand analysis and market sounding.
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Workshop 4.3:
Developing the project concept and scope.
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Workshop 4.4:
Preparing robust business cases for PPP projects.
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Workshop 4.5:
Engaging specialist consultants in project preparation.
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Workshop 5.1:
Identifying and categorizing PPP project risks (construction, operational, financial, legal, political, force majeure).
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Workshop 5.2:
Techniques for quantitative and qualitative risk assessment.
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Workshop 5.3:
Principles of optimal risk allocation: allocating risk to the party best able to manage it.
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Workshop 5.4:
Developing risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
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Workshop 5.5:
Financial implications of risk allocation.
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Workshop 6.1:
Understanding project finance principles in the context of PPPs.
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Workshop 6.2:
Sources of finance for PPPs: debt, equity, grants, blended finance.
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Workshop 6.3:
Developing comprehensive financial models for PPP projects.
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Workshop 6.4:
Key financial ratios and metrics for viability assessment (IRR, NPV, DSCR).
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Workshop 6.5:
Credit enhancement mechanisms and government guarantees.
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Workshop 7.1:
Definition and importance of Value for Money in PPPs.
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Workshop 7.2:
Methodologies for VfM assessment (e.g., Public Sector Comparator).
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Workshop 7.3:
Quantifying qualitative benefits and costs.
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Workshop 7.4:
Affordability analysis and fiscal implications for the public sector.
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Workshop 7.5:
Ensuring optimal risk transfer and long-term cost efficiency.
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Workshop 8.1:
Designing a competitive and transparent procurement process.
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Workshop 8.2:
Different procurement methods: competitive dialogue, open tender, negotiated procedure.
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Workshop 8.3:
Bid evaluation criteria and selection of the private sector partner.
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Workshop 8.4:
Best practices in tender management.
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Workshop 9.1:
Key components of a comprehensive PPP contract.
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Workshop 9.2:
Critical contractual clauses: scope of work, performance standards, payment mechanisms, dispute resolution.
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Workshop 9.3:
Negotiation strategies and techniques for win-win outcomes.
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Workshop 9.4:
Contract administration and ongoing performance monitoring.
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Workshop 9.5:
Managing variations, changes, and force majeure events.
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Workshop 10.1:
Essential elements of an enabling legal framework for PPPs.
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Workshop 10.2:
Review of international best practices in PPP legislation.
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Workshop 10.3:
Regulatory bodies and their role in oversight and compliance.
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Workshop 10.4:
Dispute resolution mechanisms: mediation, arbitration, litigation.
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Workshop 10.5:
Termination clauses and exit strategies.
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Workshop 11.1:
Identifying and mapping key PPP stakeholders (government agencies, local communities, civil society, private sector, lenders).
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Workshop 11.2:
Developing effective communication plans throughout the PPP lifecycle.
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Workshop 11.3:
Public consultations and community engagement strategies.
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Workshop 11.4:
Managing public perception and addressing concerns.
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Workshop 11.5:
Transparency and disclosure in PPP projects.
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Workshop 12.1:
Establishing robust performance indicators and benchmarks.
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Workshop 12.2:
Setting up monitoring frameworks and reporting mechanisms.
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Workshop 12.3:
Tools and technologies for performance tracking.
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Workshop 12.4:
Periodic performance reviews and audits.
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Workshop 12.5:
Lessons learned and adaptive management.
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Workshop 13.1:
Integrating environmental and social safeguards into PPP projects.
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Workshop 13.2:
Ensuring social inclusion and gender equity.
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Workshop 13.3:
Community benefits and local content development.
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Workshop 13.4:
Climate resilience and green infrastructure considerations.
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Workshop 13.5:
Anti-corruption measures and integrity pacts in PPPs.
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Workshop 14.1:
Common reasons for contract renegotiation.
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Workshop 14.2:
Principles and best practices for fair and transparent renegotiation.
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Workshop 14.3:
Managing distressed PPP projects.
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Workshop 14.4:
Conditions and consequences of contract termination.
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Workshop 14.5:
Contingency planning for project failure or early termination.
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Workshop 15.1:
The role of technology in PPPs: smart infrastructure, digital twins, AI.
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Workshop 15.2:
PPPs for social infrastructure (healthcare, education, affordable housing).
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Workshop 15.3:
Resilience-focused PPPs and post-disaster reconstruction.
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Workshop 15.4:
PPPs in developing economies: challenges and opportunities.
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Workshop 15.5:
Strategic recommendations for building a robust PPP pipeline.
