Public Private Partnership Model & Program Development

1. Training Introduction

Developing robust PPP models and programs is essential for the successful planning, structuring, and implementation of infrastructure and public service projects. The PPP Model & Program Development Training equips participants with the tools, methodologies, and practical knowledge to design, evaluate, and manage PPP project portfolios and programs.

The training emphasizes financial, legal, institutional, and operational considerations required for bankable and sustainable PPP models. Participants will engage in applied exercises, case studies, and program development simulations to ensure practical learning outcomes.

 

2. Training Objective

The programme aims to enable participants to:

• Understand the principles and frameworks for PPP project and program development.
• Develop bankable PPP models with appropriate financial, legal, and operational structures.
• Integrate public sector priorities, risk management, and regulatory compliance into PPP programs.
• Evaluate, prioritize, and implement PPP projects within a programmatic portfolio.
• Apply international best practices for PPP planning, modeling, and program delivery.
• Enhance stakeholder engagement and alignment in PPP program development.

 

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 PPPs, finance, or public policy

 

4. Course Duration

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:

• Instructor-led presentations and thematic lectures
• Case studies of national and international PPP models and programs
• Group exercises, simulations, and scenario-based program development
• Financial modelling, risk assessment, and project prioritization exercises
• Peer learning, collaborative problem-solving, and knowledge sharing
• Continuous assessment through quizzes, exercises, and a capstone project

 

6. Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to PPP Models and Program Development

• Overview of PPP concepts, principles, and lifecycle
• Global best practices in PPP program development
• Strategic alignment with national and sector priorities
• Key success factors for sustainable PPP models

Module 2: Project Identification and Program Portfolio Design

• Screening and prioritization of PPP opportunities
• Portfolio management for multiple projects
• Integration of sectoral and public policy objectives
• Stakeholder mapping and engagement strategies

Module 3: Feasibility, Financial Modelling, and Economic Analysis

• Project feasibility assessment: technical, financial, and social
• Financial modelling of individual projects and aggregated programs
• Economic analysis and value-for-money assessment
• Scenario and sensitivity analysis for decision-making

Module 4: Risk Management and Allocation

• Identification and quantification of financial, operational, legal, and political risks
• Risk allocation between public and private partners
• Mitigation strategies within program and project frameworks
• Incorporating risk into financial and operational modelling

Module 5: Legal, Contractual, and Regulatory Frameworks

• National and sector-specific PPP regulations
• Contract types, clauses, and enforceability
• Institutional arrangements for program oversight
• Legal considerations for programmatic PPP structuring

Module 6: Program Implementation and Management

• Project sequencing and implementation planning
• Monitoring frameworks and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Performance management across a portfolio of PPP projects
• Adaptive management and lessons learned

Module 7: Financing PPP Programs

• Mobilizing private and public finance for programs
• Structuring debt, equity, and blended financing
• Financial sustainability and cash flow management at program level
• Funding mechanisms for multiple project portfolios

Module 8: Capstone Project and Applied Exercise

• Integrated PPP program development simulation
• Designing and presenting a comprehensive PPP program with multiple projects
• Applying financial modelling, risk management, and legal frameworks
• Action planning for real-world PPP program implementation

 

7. Expected Learning Outcomes

Participants completing the programme will be able to:

• Design and develop robust PPP models aligned with national priorities.
• Assess the financial, economic, and social viability of PPP programs.
• Allocate and manage risks across multiple projects and programs.
• Integrate legal, regulatory, and institutional considerations into PPP program design.
• Develop financing strategies for sustainable PPP portfolios.
• Monitor performance and ensure accountability across PPP programs.
• Apply lessons from international best practices to local PPP program development.
• Present actionable PPP program 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) Model & Program Development

Issued by FOTADE Training, Research and Resource Development Centre

This certificate confirms that the participant has acquired specialist skills to design, finance, and manage PPP projects and programs according to international best practices