Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to PPP Structures and Lifecycle

• Overview of PPP models and sectors

• Key phases: project identification, structuring, financing, implementation, and operation

• Interactive exercise: Mapping the PPP lifecycle for a sample infrastructure project

Module 2: Principles and Frameworks for PPP Project Structuring

• Technical, legal, and financial structuring requirements

• Aligning project objectives with public policy goals

• Case study: Successful structuring of a transportation PPP project

Module 3: Risk Identification and Assessment in PPPs

• Common risks in infrastructure PPPs (financial, technical, legal, political, operational)

• Tools and methodologies for risk assessment

• Group activity: Risk mapping exercise for a hypothetical project

Module 4: Risk Allocation Strategies and Negotiations

• Principles of optimal risk allocation between parties

• Negotiating risk-sharing mechanisms

• Simulation: Public–private negotiation for risk distribution

Module 5: Contract Drafting and Key Provisions

• Essential clauses in PPP contracts (payment terms, performance standards, dispute resolution)

• Balancing flexibility and enforceability

• Exercise: Reviewing and improving a PPP contract template

Module 6: Contract Management During Implementation

• Monitoring performance and ensuring compliance

• Addressing variations, delays, and unforeseen events

• Role-play: Managing a mid-project contract renegotiation

Module 7: Dispute Prevention and Resolution Mechanisms

• Early warning systems for contractual issues

• Mediation, arbitration, and litigation in PPP disputes

• Case study: Lessons learned from a failed PPP project due to contract disputes

Module 8: Legal and Regulatory Considerations

• Local and international PPP legal frameworks

• Compliance with procurement and competition laws

• Activity: Legal compliance checklist development

Module 9: Financial Considerations in Contract Management

• Payment structures, revenue models, and guarantees

• Impact of financial structuring on project sustainability

• Exercise: Evaluating the financial viability of contract terms

Module 10: Integrated Approach to Structuring, Risk, and Contract Management

• Aligning technical, financial, and legal strategies

• Creating long-term value through balanced partnerships

• Group project: Structuring a PPP deal from concept to contract