The Course: Aspects of Business Management – PPP (Public-Private Partnership) offers you a unique opportunity to gain an insight into a field that is constantly expanding and essential to economic development. Collaborations between public and private organisations have become a key driver of the innovation and efficiency in the provision of services and infrastructure. On this course, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the underlying concepts and the procedures followed by the contracting authority, as well as gaining a thorough insight into the development and management of concessions. You’ll learn how to navigate the complex accounting and tax management, and you’ll be equipped to handle legal disputes and draw strategic conclusions. Demand for professionals with these skills is on the rise, making this programme a valuable investment in your professional future. Through this online course, you’ll gain access to up-to-date knowledge and tools that will enable you to stand out in the competitive job market.
Aspects of business management relating to PPPs (Public-Private Partnerships)
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the basic concepts of management in PPPs.
- Identify the functions of the contracting authority.
- To analyse the process of developing a concession.
- To assess service delivery in PPP concessions.
- Apply accounting management techniques to PPP projects.
- Identify relevant tax issues in PPP contracts.
- Resolve disputes commonly associated with PPPs.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. PREREQUISITE CONCEPTS. ACTIONS BY THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY
Definitions and basic concepts
Planning. Information and feasibility study
Preliminary design, design and tender documents
Tendering and the award of contracts
Parties to the concession agreement
TEACHING UNIT 2. DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONCESSION (I)
The construction contract
The operation and maintenance contract
Financial contracts
Managing contract amendments
Economic and financial stability
TEACHING UNIT 3. DEVELOPMENT OF A CONCESSION (II). PROVISION OF THE SERVICE
Operation. Provision of the service
The risk of legal action. Traffic
Availability risk. Indicators
Determining the toll rate on a shadow toll motorway. Adjusting the toll rate based on indicators
Characteristics of different types of farming
TEACHING UNIT 4. ACCOUNTING AND TAX MANAGEMENT. LITIGATION. CONCLUSIONS
Types of concessions based on their shareholding
Accounting and treasury management at a car dealership
The importance of time in conflicts
The importance of arbitration
Conclusions
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