PPP and PFI Fundamentals and Global Best Practices

This course introduces the principles and applications of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and Private Finance Initiatives (PFIs) based on global best practices. It explores how governments and private entities collaborate to design, finance, and manage infrastructure and public services efficiently. The course also covers the full project lifecycle from concept and feasibility to procurement, financial close, and contract management. Participants will examine the evolution, policy rationale, and institutional models of PPPs and PFIs, focusing on value for money, risk transfer, and innovation.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for government officials, policymakers, PPP unit staff, development practitioners, financial advisors, infrastructure specialists, public finance managers, and consultants. It is equally valuable for economists, procurement specialists, private sector investors, developers, and financiers engaged in PPP projects.

Course Outcomes

Delegates will gain the skills and knowledge to:

• Understand the policy and economic rationale for adopting PPP models.
• Identify the key players, institutional frameworks, and governance structures in PPP implementation.
• Analyze different PPP models and contractual structures, including BOT, BOOT, and DBFO arrangements.
• Assess the fiscal implications, risk-sharing mechanisms, and value-for-money principles in PPP projects.
• Evaluate project feasibility and financial viability.
• Integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into PPP planning and execution.
• Formulate strategies for improving PPP readiness, institutional capacity, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Course Highlights

At the end of the course, you will understand;

• The global growth and importance of PPPs and PFIs in infrastructure delivery.
• How to design risk-sharing and value-for-money evaluations.
• Ways to ensure transparency, accountability, and long-term monitoring.
• Financial structuring, private sector involvement, and project feasibility.
• The economic, fiscal, and social benefits of PPP projects.
• Legal and regulatory frameworks for successful PPP implementation.

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