Course Modules 

Module 1: Introduction to Public Infrastructure Financing

• Role of infrastructure in economic development

• Traditional vs. innovative financing approaches

• Challenges in financing public infrastructure

• Public investment planning frameworks

• Institutional arrangements and financing governance

Module 2: Understanding PPP Concepts and Models

• Definition and rationale for PPPs

• PPP modalities: BOT, BOOT, DBFO, lease, concessions

• Public vs. private sector roles and responsibilities

• Lifecycle of a PPP project

• Global and regional PPP trends and statistics

Module 3: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for PPPs

• National PPP policies and enabling legislation

• Procurement and approval procedures

• Contractual structures and key clauses

• Environmental and social safeguards in PPPs

• Dispute resolution mechanisms

Module 4: Financial Instruments and Funding Sources

• Government budgets and sovereign loans

• Bonds, guarantees, and credit enhancement

• Viability gap funding and blended finance

• Multilateral and development finance institutions

• Municipal financing and sub-national borrowing

Module 5: Project Financial Structuring and Analysis

• Project cost estimation and financing mix

• Revenue models (user fees, availability payments, annuities)

• Financial modelling basics (IRR, NPV, cash flows)

• Capital structuring: debt vs. equity

• Financial risk identification and mitigation

Module 6: Project Preparation and Feasibility Assessment

• Pre-feasibility and full feasibility studies

• Value for money analysis

• Affordability and fiscal risk assessments

• Stakeholder consultations and market sounding

• Readiness assessment tools and frameworks

Module 7: Risk Allocation and Contract Management in PPPs

• Identifying and categorizing risks (construction, financial, operational)

• Risk allocation principles and matrices

• Payment mechanisms and performance standards

• Contract renegotiation and lifecycle management

• Monitoring and compliance arrangements

Module 8: PPP Procurement and Transaction Processes

• Competitive bidding process and bid documentation

• Tender evaluation and contract award

• Negotiation and financial close

• Managing unsolicited proposals

• Post-contract monitoring and enforcement

Module 9: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Strategies

• Identifying PPP stakeholders (public, private, community)

• Designing engagement plans

• Managing opposition and public perception

• Transparent communication and disclosure practices

• Building public trust in PPP initiatives

Module 10: Case Studies and Practical PPP Design Exercise

• Review of successful and failed PPPs in Africa and beyond

• Sector-specific case analysis: energy, roads, water, housing

• Group work: design a model PPP infrastructure project

• Peer presentations and expert feedback

• Course wrap-up, evaluation, and certification