Module 2: Public Private Partnerships
Duration
24 October - 6 November 2011, 2weeks
Tuition fee
400 Euro per module
IHS Application Deadline
02 August, 2011
Diploma
Post-graduate certificate
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Objectives of the module
At the end of the module, the participants will have been:
- Exposed to the main principles of Public Private Partnerships
- Exposed to all possible ways to finance urban projects using Public Private Partnerships
- Challenged with their own specific historical, political, economic and institutional context in their city to apply the principles learned in the course.
Module description
This module aims to provide hands-on knowledge and skills training for: planning, implementing, and financing public-private partnerships in infrastructure projects. Units will also integrate global experience and local market conditions. The module will follow the project cycle from planning to implementation by examining how infrastructure projects are analyzed, appraised, financed, and managed. Both economic and social infrastructure will be covered which include; transport, energy, water and sewage.
What is Public Private Partnership (PPP)?
Managing and Allocating Risks in PPP
Quantitative Risk Analysis and Cash flow Forecasts
Legal and Contractual Issues in PPP Projects
Financing Issues including Capital Marketing Enhancement for PPP
The PPP Tender Process
Sources of Credit Support and Risk Support in International PPP Projects
Review the role of PPP Units
Governments strive for PPP because they think the building and operation of infrastructural projects according to this formula is cheaper, faster and better. Issues of concern that will be addressed in this module are
Can private investment be attracted?
Are we getting value for money?
Is innovation being promoted?
Are we getting better decision making and better project management?
The module consists of three sections:
Section I. Road Map of the Module PPP Concepts, Rationale and contractual options;
Section II. Project Finance and Investment Analysis
Section III. Procurement Process and Managing the Creation of PPPs
The units will be organized around a set of current issues in Public Private Partnerships and will consist of a mix of literature study / review and online discussions. All participants are expected to be prepared to discus each unit’s issues(s) online.
Who is it for?
Mayor's advisors, finance department staff, Economic development department staff, infrastructure departments (water, roads, etc.) staff, bankers, PPP consultants, employee of infrastructure companies, and academics.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the course is restricted to those applicants who fulfill at least one of the following criteria:
- Experience in the practice of urban management
- Experience in teaching or research in the field of urban management
- Prior knowledge of use of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
