Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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12 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
Public-private partnerships can help governments deliver infrastructure and services by combining public objectives with private finance and expertise. However, poorly prepared PPPs can create long-term fiscal risks.
This Aractech course explains PPP models, legal and institutional frameworks, project identification and appraisal, value for money, risk allocation, procurement, contract management and fiscal risk management from the government perspective. Participants appraise a PPP case.
The course suits officials in ministries, PPP units and contracting authorities.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain PPP models and when they are appropriate
- Understand legal and institutional frameworks
- Appraise PPP projects and value for money
- Allocate risks between public and private partners
- Manage PPP procurement
- Manage PPP contracts and fiscal risks
Who should attend
Target audience
- Government officials in PPP units
- Ministry of finance staff
- Infrastructure agency managers
- Municipal officials
- Advisers
- Development bank staff
Methodology
Learning approach
- Government-focused case studies
- Appraisal exercises
- Risk allocation workshop
- Contract management discussions
- Group work
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
PPP Fundamentals
- What PPPs are
- Models
- Benefits and risks
- International experience
- Coffee break
- International experience (continued)
- Frameworks
- Exercise: PPP suitability
Day 2
Project Appraisal
- Project identification
- Feasibility
- Value for money
- Affordability
- Coffee break
- Affordability (continued)
- Fiscal commitments
- Workshop: Value-for-money assessment
Day 3
Risk Allocation
- Risk categories
- Allocation principles
- Payment mechanisms
- Guarantees
- Coffee break
- Guarantees (continued)
- Contingent liabilities
- Exercise: Risk matrix
Day 4
Procurement
- Procurement process
- Market sounding
- Bid evaluation
- Negotiation
- Coffee break
- Negotiation (continued)
- Financial close
- Case study: PPP tender
Day 5
Contract Management
- Contract management teams
- Performance monitoring
- Renegotiation
- Coffee break
- Renegotiation (continued)
- Disputes
- Hand-back
- Capstone: PPP management plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Public-Private Partnerships for Government Officials (GPS-016) cover?
This course covers Government and Public Sector through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 4 - 8 January 2027. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Government officials in PPP units, Ministry of finance staff, Infrastructure agency managers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include London, Kuala lumpur, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Munich, Barcelona.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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