Legal, Regulatory & Institutional Frameworks for PPPs

This course offers an in-depth study of the legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks essential for Public Private
Partnership (PPP) projects. It highlights how strong governance, clear rules, and transparent oversight boost
accountability and investor trust. The course includes practical exercises to design legal and institutional frameworks
that balance government, investor, and public interests. It also emphasizes fair risk sharing and sustainable
infrastructure development for long-term project success. Participants will learn about PPP laws and institutional
setups that promote successful public-private collaboration.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is designed for policymakers, legal practitioners, PPP legislation, regulators, infrastructure development
and advisors responsible for designing and enforcing PPP frameworks. It is equally valuable for economists, technical
advisors, representatives of international development agencies, DFIs, multilateral institutions, researchers, in-house
counsel advising on PPP contracts, PPP unit directors, public finance managers, private sector developers, investors,
and financiers involved in PPP projects.

COURSE OUTCOMES
Delegates will gain the skills and knowledge to:
• Explain the key components and objectives of legal and regulatory frameworks for PPPs.
• Identify the core legislative instruments, policies, and guidelines that govern PPP implementation.
• Understand the roles, mandates, and interrelations of key PPP institutions (PPP units, line ministries,
regulators, etc.)
• Evaluate different legal frameworks from global PPP markets and their implications for project bankability.
• Integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into PPP legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Recognize the importance of transparency, accountability, and dispute resolution in PPP contracts.

KEY COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
At the end of the course, you will understand;
• How legal and institutional frameworks define the success and sustainability of PPP initiatives.
• The interplay between PPP laws, procurement regulations, and investment policies.
• How to structure clear, enforceable PPP contracts that allocate risks efficiently between public and private
partners.
• The role of dispute resolution mechanisms and renegotiation frameworks in protecting public interests.
• How international best practices can be adapted to strengthen national PPP laws and guidelines.
• The institutional capacities and inter-agency coordination needed for effective PPP management.

• How to design and implement reforms that improve the enabling environment for PPP investment and long-
term infrastructure delivery.

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