The Public-Private Partnership course offers you a unique opportunity to explore a sector that is experiencing significant growth and high demand for skilled professionals. As governments and private organisations increasingly seek to collaborate to address complex infrastructure and service needs, understanding the nuances of PPP contracts is essential. This course provides you with valuable insights into the concepts, benefits and limitations of PPP contracts, guiding you through the frameworks required for their implementation and the evaluation of such projects. You will also develop the skills to manage PPP contracts effectively, making you a valuable asset in this dynamic field. By taking part in this online course, you are positioning yourself at the forefront of public-private collaboration, opening doors to exciting career opportunities.
Public-private partnership
Corporate
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the fundamental concepts and benefits of PPP contracts.
- To identify the limitations and challenges of PPP arrangements.
- To explore the framework for implementing PPP contracts effectively.
- To assess the viability of projects using PPP methodologies.
- To analyse management strategies for successful PPP contracts.
- To assess the financial and social impacts of PPP projects.
- To apply best practice in the development of PPP frameworks.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) CONTRACTS: CONCEPTS, BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS
The effects of infrastructure on economic development
Different models of infrastructure provision: public versus private
Models of public-private partnership structures
Public-private partnership contracts around the world
Identification of public-private partnership projects
UNIT 2. FRAMEWORK FOR THE APPLICATION OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP CONTRACTS
Regulatory framework for public-private partnerships: common law versus civil law
Fiscal analysis of public-private partnerships: capacity and impact on deficits
Economic analysis of public-private partnerships
Financial analysis of public-private partnerships
Stakeholders
UNIT 3. ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS
Technical and financial feasibility of public-private partnership projects
Social and environmental feasibility of public-private partnership projects
Risk allocation in PPP contracts
The concepts of value for money
Definition of the project’s tendering and advertising criteria
UNIT 4. MANAGEMENT OF THE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP CONTRACT
The tendering and award process for public-private partnership contracts
Financing of public-private partnership projects
Contract management during the construction and operation phases
Renegotiation of infrastructure concession contracts
End of contract and transfer of assets