Course overview
Public-private partnerships bring public authorities and private-sector capability together to develop, finance, deliver or operate public infrastructure and services. Their success depends on more than choosing a contractual model.
This introductory course provides a structured view of the PPP lifecycle—from project identification and initial screening through feasibility, procurement, financing, contract award, implementation, performance management and handback.
Who this is for
National and county officials, contracting authorities, PPP units, advisers, financiers, operators and institutions entering the PPP field.
Participants will be able to
- Distinguish PPPs from conventional public procurement
- Identify the principal stages of a PPP project
- Understand common structures and payment mechanisms
- Recognise major commercial, financial, legal and operational risks
- Map institutional responsibilities across the lifecycle
Principal course areas
- PPP concepts and structures
- Project identification
- Preliminary screening
- Risk allocation
- Feasibility and affordability
- Procurement
- Financing
- Contract management
- Performance monitoring
- Handback and transition