Public Private Partnership Project Preparation

1. Training Introduction

Proper preparation is critical for the success of Public–Private Partnership (PPP) projects. The PPP Project Preparation Training equips participants with the skills, frameworks, and tools necessary to identify, structure, and prepare PPP projects for implementation.

The programme covers the entire project preparation process, including feasibility analysis, financial modelling, risk assessment, legal and regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Participants will gain hands-on experience through case studies, simulations, and applied exercises, ensuring readiness for real-world PPP project implementation.

 

2. Training Objective

The programme aims to enable participants to:

• Understand the full lifecycle of PPP project preparation.
• Conduct feasibility studies, financial analyses, and risk assessments.
• Develop bankable PPP project structures aligned with national and sector priorities.
• Integrate legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements into project preparation.
• Engage stakeholders effectively and ensure transparency and accountability.
• Apply international best practices in PPP project planning and preparation.

 

3. Targeted Group

This training is designed for:

• Government officials, policymakers, and PPP unit staff
• Project managers, planners, and technical specialists in infrastructure sectors
• Financial analysts, investment officers, and project financiers
• Legal advisors, contract managers, and procurement specialists
• Private sector operators, concessionaires, and consultants
• Development partners, donor agencies, and advisory teams
• Academics, postgraduate students, and researchers in public-private partnerships

 

4. Course Duration

5 to 8 Days, depending on delivery format:

• Intensive Workshop: 5 days
• Comprehensive Programme: 8 days
• Blended or Online Modular Format: Flexible pacing with guided exercises

 

5. Training Methodology

The programme employs a practical, interactive, and applied approach:

• Expert-led lectures and thematic presentations
• Case studies of local and international PPP projects
• Group exercises, simulations, and scenario-based learning
• Financial modelling and risk assessment exercises
• Peer learning, knowledge sharing, and problem-solving workshops
• Continuous assessment via quizzes, exercises, and a capstone project

 

6. Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to PPP Project Preparation

• Understanding the PPP project lifecycle
• Key success factors and challenges in project preparation
• Policy, legal, and institutional frameworks
• Global best practices and lessons learned

Module 2: Project Identification and Screening

• Strategic identification of PPP opportunities
• Alignment with national and sector priorities
• Preliminary feasibility and screening criteria
• Stakeholder mapping and engagement

Module 3: Feasibility and Financial Analysis

• Financial and economic feasibility assessment
• Cash flow analysis, cost-benefit evaluation, and NPV/IRR calculations
• Funding and financing options: debt, equity, and public contribution
• Value-for-money assessment

Module 4: Risk Assessment and Management

• Identifying financial, operational, legal, political, and environmental risks
• Risk quantification, prioritization, and mitigation strategies
• Risk allocation between public and private partners
• Integrating risks into financial modelling and decision-making

Module 5: Legal and Contractual Frameworks

• PPP contract types and structures
• Regulatory compliance and enforceability
• Contractual clauses for risk allocation, performance, and dispute resolution
• Force majeure, escalation, and termination provisions

Module 6: Procurement and Transaction Structuring

• Competitive bidding and procurement processes
• Transaction advisory and structuring techniques
• Contract award and concession design
• Ensuring transparency, accountability, and value-for-money

Module 7: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Establishing project monitoring and reporting frameworks
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and compliance monitoring
• Lessons from past projects and continuous improvement
• Stakeholder engagement and accountability mechanisms

Module 8: Capstone Project and Applied Exercise

• Integrated PPP project preparation exercise
• Financial modelling, risk assessment, and contract structuring simulation
• Presentation of a comprehensive PPP project proposal
• Action planning for real-world implementation

 

7. Expected Learning Outcomes

Participants completing the programme will be able to:

• Identify and prioritize PPP project opportunities.
• Conduct feasibility studies and financial analysis for project viability.
• Assess and allocate risks effectively between stakeholders.
• Draft and evaluate PPP contracts compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Design procurement strategies and structure PPP transactions.
• Monitor project performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Apply lessons learned from case studies to real-world projects.
• Prepare comprehensive, bankable PPP project proposals ready for implementation.

 

8. Certificate of Completion

Participants who successfully complete all modules, exercises, and the capstone project will receive:

Certificate of Completion

Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Project Preparation

Issued by FOTADE Training, Research and Resource Development Centre

This certificate confirms that the participant has acquired practical skills and knowledge to prepare, structure, and implement PPP projects according to international best practices.