Public Private Partnership Project Management

Overview:

Introduction:

The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project Management program offers a comprehensive curriculum for professionals working on collaborative projects between the public and private sectors. It combines theoretical insights with practical case studies to address the complexities of PPP initiatives. This program equips participants with advanced skills and knowledge to effectively manage and lead successful projects.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program the participants will be able to:

• Master project identification, stakeholder roles, and financial feasibility in PPPs.

• Understand risk evaluation, contract selection, and best practices.

• Enhance project attractiveness and appraisal skills for PPPs.

• Manage knowledge transfer and stakeholder expectations effectively.

• Analyze financing, procurement, and feasibility issues for successful PPPs.

Targeted Audience:

• Policymakers and senior government personnel.

• Legal and financial advisors.

• Directors and senior management from private infrastructure/public utility sectors.

• Professionals with experience in infrastructure projects and technical/financial consultants.

• Senior NGO officers.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Project Pre-Feasibility Analysis:

• Conduct comprehensive needs and options analysis.

• Understand various feasibility studies required for PPP projects.

• Identify social and environmental safeguards.

• Assess legal and technical feasibility.

• Evaluate preliminary financial viability and government support expectations.

Unit 2:

Defining Public-Private Partnerships and Setting the Framework & Structure:

• Understand fundamental concepts and types of PPP contracts.

• Learn critical phases and levels of PPP projects.

• Appreciate the rationale for engaging in PPPs.

• Analyze key factors for project preparation.

• Explore different phases and structures of PPP projects.

Unit 3:

Key Decision Criteria to Identification of PPP Projects, Screening & Cost-Benefit Analysis:

• Understand investment and PPP models for cost-benefit analysis.

• Apply decision-making for value-for-money in PPP projects.

• Analyze commercialization and market potential.

• Assess economies of scale and long-term investment commitments.

• Explore value-for-money strategies and cost-benefit analysis.

Unit 4:

Basics of Project Preparation: An Overview of its Key Components:

• Develop practical risk management skills and financial analyses.

• Understand cost estimates, payment mechanisms, and economic impacts.

• Interpret tender strategies, costing estimates, and financing.

• Structure PPP contracts to avoid pitfalls and ensure sustainability.

• Apply payment mechanisms and monitoring indicators in project management.

Unit 5:

Planning for PPP Project Management, Operations, and Hand Back:

• Understand key concepts and roles in PPP projects.

• Identify and overcome project challenges.

• Select and appoint the right people and skills for project roles.

• Formulate management plans and project implementation units.

• Prepare comprehensive project plans and ensure success beyond construction.