Introduction

This 5-day, practical Private-Public Partnerships (PPP) Masterclass has been specially developed for professionals and organizations who are looking to get involved in PPP Projects or are in their early stages of a PPP program and want a practical and deep understanding on how to plan, develop and execute effective PPP projects.

It will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of what’s required for successful PPP investment and projects. It will provide a comprehensive overview of the PPP process, understand the drivers from the perspective of all parties involved in a PPP program, best practices in the design and planning of PPP programs, project & infrastructure finance concepts, examine different sources of finance, understand requirements, and also learn global trends of successful PPP projects. Most importantly, participants will be provided case studies to practically understand success factors of PPP through examples primarily based on major areas of public infrastructure including Roads, Ports, Airports, Bridges, Energy & Power Projects, Metro Systems, Water & Wastewater, and Social Infrastructure.

As with all Equip Global Courses, the emphasis is very much on the practical and interactive exercises and real-life case studies. In addition to presentations of the subjects, participants will be challenged in actual case studies and project exercises to apply the principles discussed. It will also encourage the attendees to develop the tools to implement change upon returning to their workplace.

Who Should Attend?

If you are involved in the development of current/upcoming PPP projects, this masterclass is a must-attend for you. Participants will include:

• Government Officials & Senior Officers from National Line Ministries, State Infrastructure Agencies, or Municipal Governments
• Officials & Senior Officers from PPP, Privatization Units or Investment Agencies responsible for infrastructure development
• Project Developers involved in PPP project development/financing
• PPP Transaction Advisors, Bankers & Legal Consultants
• The staff of Bilateral and International Development Organizations

Course Outlines of Leading PPP Masterclass

• Understanding the various types of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and understand the macro-economic drivers of PPPs
• Gain insights on the investment characteristics of infrastructure assets
• Find out how to structure PPP projects and the major activities that need to be conducted during the project
• Learn PPP funding structures and options including how to attract investors, getting ROI, project finance options, the role of capital markets and capital structures
• PPP Project Planning Step-by-Step Approach and Practical Lessons Learned in areas such as project planning, cost control, risk management, feasibility studies, project implementation, and delivery
• Understand the Legal and Contractual Aspects of PPP 
• Sector-by-Sector Analysis of successful PPP models and structures- Lessons Learned