Public-private Partnerships (ppps) In Infrastructure Development Training Course: Building Resilient And Sustainable Infrastructure Through Strategic Collaboration

Introduction

In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, public institutions are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality infrastructure while navigating fiscal constraints and rising public expectations. This Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Infrastructure Development Training Course offers public sector leaders, planners, and regulators the critical skills and tools to design, implement, and manage PPPs that foster innovation, efficiency, and sustainable outcomes.

Well-structured PPPs serve as catalysts for economic development by leveraging private sector resources, technology, and expertise to deliver essential infrastructure. This course blends global best practices, legal frameworks, financial modeling, and project lifecycle management to strengthen institutional capacity and mitigate risks in complex partnership arrangements.

Target Audience

• Government infrastructure and finance officials
• Urban development and planning authorities
• Public investment and procurement officers
• Project finance professionals and PPP unit staff
• Regulatory and legal officers in infrastructure sectors
• Development agencies supporting PPP frameworks
• Public sector engineers and project managers

Course Objectives

• Understand the foundational principles and types of PPPs
• Analyze legal and regulatory frameworks supporting PPP models
• Assess project feasibility, value for money, and risk allocation
• Structure bankable PPP agreements that balance public and private interests
• Apply financial models to evaluate infrastructure PPP investments
• Manage stakeholder engagement and contract negotiation processes
• Monitor PPP project performance across the full lifecycle
• Address governance, accountability, and transparency in PPPs
• Incorporate sustainability and climate resilience in infrastructure partnerships

Duration

5 Days

Course Outline

Module 1: PPP Frameworks and Global Best Practices

• Key definitions, concepts, and international standards
• Legal and policy foundations for PPPs
• Comparative PPP models in transport, energy, and utilities
• Institutional arrangements for successful implementation
• Lessons from emerging and developed markets

Module 2: Project Identification and Feasibility Assessment

• Selecting viable PPP projects
• Pre-feasibility and full feasibility studies
• Value for money analysis and public sector comparator
• Socioeconomic and environmental considerations
• Project pipeline development strategies

Module 3: Legal and Regulatory Structures for PPPs

• PPP laws, concessions, and procurement regulations
• Risk allocation and mitigation mechanisms
• Contract structures and dispute resolution tools
• Land rights, licensing, and stakeholder obligations
• Institutional roles and regulatory frameworks

Module 4: Financial Structuring and Investment Models

• Understanding revenue models and user-pays principles
• Financial modeling and project finance tools
• Public support mechanisms and viability gap funding
• Attracting private capital and managing investor expectations
• Blended finance, guarantees, and multilateral support

Module 5: PPP Procurement and Contract Management

• Transparent procurement processes and competitive bidding
• Developing bidding documents and evaluation criteria
• Negotiating PPP agreements and key terms
• Monitoring compliance and contract enforcement
• Handling variations and renegotiations

Module 6: Risk Management in PPP Infrastructure Projects

• Identifying and categorizing infrastructure risks
• Developing risk matrices and mitigation strategies
• Insurance instruments and risk transfer
• Political, financial, and operational risk considerations
• Adaptive management and scenario planning

Module 7: Sustainability and ESG in PPP Infrastructure

• Embedding sustainability in PPP frameworks
• Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance
• Climate-resilient infrastructure design
• Impact assessments and sustainability metrics
• Green PPPs and circular economy integration

Module 8: Stakeholder Engagement and Institutional Capacity

• Building public trust and securing stakeholder buy-in
• Multi-agency coordination and PPP unit development
• Capacity building for PPP management
• Communication strategies for public awareness
• Monitoring and evaluation for accountability

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.