Public-Private Partnerships Strategies, Methods and Project Structuring Techniques

1. Training Introduction

Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) have become essential instruments for financing, developing, and operating infrastructure and public services. They offer governments opportunities to leverage private sector expertise, innovation, and financial resources while improving the efficiency and sustainability of service delivery.

However, PPPs require rigorous planning, effective risk allocation, sound financial structuring, and strong regulatory frameworks to produce successful outcomes. This training programme equips participants with the knowledge and tools needed to design, structure, implement, and manage PPP projects across various sectors—transport, energy, water, housing, ICT, health, and more.

 

2. Training Objective

The programme aims to enable participants to:

• Understand PPP concepts, models, frameworks, and institutional requirements.
• Develop strategies for identifying, preparing, and prioritizing viable PPP projects.
• Apply project structuring techniques, including risk allocation, financial modelling, and value-for-money (VfM) analysis.
• Strengthen procurement, negotiation, and contract management capacities.
• Evaluate PPP bankability, affordability, and commercial viability.
• Understand legal, regulatory, and governance frameworks for PPP arrangements.
• Monitor project performance and manage long-term PPP contracts effectively.

 

3. Targeted Group

This course is suitable for:

• Government officials in PPP units, Ministries of Finance, planning departments, and line ministries
• State-owned enterprises and public infrastructure agencies
• Private developers, project sponsors, investors, and lenders
• Legal practitioners, financial advisors, and transaction specialists
• Regulators and public sector auditors
• Consultants and development practitioners working on infrastructure projects
• Academics, researchers, and graduate students in economics, finance, and public administration

 

4. Course Duration

5 to 10 Days, depending on delivery preference:

• Executive Intensive Programme: 5 days
• Comprehensive Professional Training: 10 days
• Virtual/Modular Format: Flexible

 

5. Training Methodology

FOTADE uses an applied, hands-on learning approach:

• Expert presentations and concept lectures
• Case studies from global PPP experiences
• Group discussions, role-plays, and scenario analyses
• PPP project screening and pre-feasibility exercises
• Financial modelling demonstrations and value-for-money analysis
• Breakout workshops and peer-to-peer learning
• Real-world transaction simulations and procurement exercises
• Continuous assessments and practical assignments

 

6. Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Public–Private Partnerships

• PPP concepts, principles, benefits, and challenges
• PPP models: BOT, BOO, DBFO, concessions, leases, joint ventures
• PPP lifecycle: identification → preparation → procurement → implementation → monitoring
• Global PPP trends and case examples

Module 2: Institutional, Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for PPPs

• Legal requirements and regulatory considerations
• National PPP policies, guidelines, and government oversight mechanisms
• Governance roles: PPP units, ministries, regulators, project teams
• Risk of political, legal, and institutional inefficiencies

Module 3: Identifying and Screening PPP Projects

• Project identification and prioritization methodologies
• Sector readiness and suitability assessments
• Screening tools: PPP suitability filters, risk matrices
• Pre-feasibility studies and preliminary risk assessment

Module 4: PPP Project Structuring Techniques

• Designing project structures: responsibilities, obligations, and risk-sharing
• Output specifications and performance standards
• Risk identification, allocation, and mitigation strategies
• Developing bankable and commercially viable structures

Module 5: Financial Analysis, Bankability and Value-for-Money Assessment

• Understanding capital structure and financing options
• Financial modelling concepts: cash flow, NPV, IRR, DSCR
• Value-for-money (VfM) tests and public sector comparator (PSC)
• Affordability assessment and fiscal risk analysis

Module 6: Procurement and Negotiation of PPP Contracts

• Procurement procedures and tendering methods
• Preparation of bidding documents and evaluation criteria
• Negotiation of PPP terms and risk allocation
• Transparency, competition, and anti-corruption safeguards

Module 7: PPP Contract Management and Performance Monitoring

• Managing long-term PPP contracts
• Monitoring compliance, performance indicators, and reporting
• Payment mechanisms: availability payments, tariffs, subsidies
• Renegotiations, disputes, and contract variations

Module 8: Case Studies, Best Practices and Practical Exercises

• Local and international PPP project case studies
• Common pitfalls and lessons learned
• Capstone exercise: Structuring a PPP project from concept to contract
• Action planning for applying PPP skills in participants’ institutions

 

7. Expected Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the full lifecycle of PPP projects and required institutional frameworks.
• Identify, screen, and prepare PPP projects using internationally recognized tools.
• Apply project structuring techniques to design bankable and sustainable PPPs.
• Conduct financial and risk analyses essential for PPP decision-making.
• Develop procurement strategies and negotiate PPP contracts effectively.
• Manage long-term PPP performance through robust monitoring systems.
• Advise government or private institutions on PPP planning and implementation.
• Contribute to national and organizational PPP policy and capacity development.

 

8. Certificate of Completion

Participants who complete all modules and required assessments will receive:

Certificate of Completion

Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs): Strategies, Methods and Project Structuring Techniques

Issued by FOTADE Training, Research and Resource Development Centre

This certificate demonstrates that the participant has acquired the competencies to design, structure, evaluate, negotiate, and manage PPP projects in line with international best practices.