Course Overview

This programme provides participants with a deep understanding of how PPP projects are structured, financed, procured, and managed. It covers the full PPP lifecycle from project identification and feasibility analysis to financial structuring, risk allocation, contracting, and long‑term contract management. The course integrates global best practices from the World Bank, PPP Knowledge Lab, AfDB, and national PPP frameworks.

Target Participants

• PPP Unit Officials
• Government Ministries (Finance, Infrastructure, Transport, Energy, Water, ICT)
• Infrastructure Planners & Engineers
• Development Bank & Commercial Bank Officers
• Legal Advisors & Contract Managers
• Project Finance Analysts
• Private‑sector developers, concessionaires, and consultants
• Municipal and public‑sector project teams

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Understand PPP concepts, models, and global frameworks
• Conduct PPP project screening and feasibility assessments
• Structure PPP financing and bankable project agreements
• Apply risk‑allocation principles and prepare risk matrices
• Evaluate financial models and funding instruments
• Navigate PPP procurement and bid evaluation processes
• Draft, negotiate, and manage PPP contracts
• Monitor performance and ensure long‑term contract compliance

Introduction to PPPs

• Definition and characteristics of PPPs
• Why governments use PPPs
• PPP vs. traditional public procurement
• Global PPP trends and sector applications
• Stakeholder roles and responsibilities

PPP Models & Project Structures

• PPP models: BOT, BOOT, DBFO, concession agreements
• SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles) and governance
• Contractual frameworks and key project agreements
• Revenue models: user‑pay vs. government‑pay

 PPP Project Identification & Feasibility

• PPP screening tools and project selection
• Technical, financial, legal, and environmental feasibility
• Value‑for‑Money (VfM) assessment
• Affordability and fiscal impact analysis
• Economic cost‑benefit analysis

 PPP Financing & Financial Structuring

• Limited‑recourse project finance
• Capital structure: equity, debt, mezzanine
• Role of DFIs, ECAs, commercial banks, and institutional investors
• Government support mechanisms (guarantees, VGF, subsidies)
• Financial modelling basics: IRR, NPV, DSCR, sensitivity analysis

 Risk Allocation & Mitigation

• Types of risks: construction, operational, demand, political, environmental
• Principles of optimal risk allocation
• Developing a PPP risk matrix
• Mitigation tools: guarantees, insurance, hedging
• Role of multilateral development banks in risk mitigation

 PPP Procurement & Bid Management

• PPP procurement stages
• Prequalification and RFP development
• Bid evaluation criteria and scoring
• Negotiation and preferred bidder selection
• Transparency and governance in PPP procurement

 PPP Contracts & Legal Frameworks

• Key clauses in PPP contracts
• Performance standards and KPIs
• Payment mechanisms and tariff structures
• Change‑in‑law, force majeure, and dispute resolution
• Contract negotiation strategies

Contract Management & Performance Monitoring

• Post‑contract award responsibilities
• Monitoring service delivery and compliance
• Managing variations, renegotiations, and disputes
• Long‑term asset management and handback requirements

 Practical Workshops & Case Studies

• PPP project screening exercise
• Risk‑allocation simulation
• Reviewing a sample PPP contract
• Financial model interpretation
• Group presentations and expert feedback

Training Methodology

• Facilitator‑led expert presentations
• Case studies from Africa and global markets
• Group discussions and peer learning
• Practical exercises and simulations
• Templates, checklists, and PPP toolkits

Expected Outcomes

Participants will gain:

• A strong understanding of PPP financing and project structures
• Ability to evaluate and structure bankable PPP projects
• Skills in risk allocation, procurement, and contract drafting
• Confidence to engage with lenders, investors, and private partners
• Tools to manage PPP contracts throughout their lifecycle