Public Private Partnership in Development of Infrastructure Projects

Course details

This program aims to give participants a comprehensive understanding of the benefits and pitfalls of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), and the mechanisms of how to successfully implement PPP in a developing country.  The programme will also share the successful experiences of PPP markets in Singapore and Asia, and role of Singapore as a regional financial centre that provides funding for PPP projects. Participants will also key concepts necessary for the development of well-designed procurement approaches and timely financing for PPP projects, while maintaining value-for-money and affordability.

Course Synopsis & Methodology

The topics include:

• Singapore’s policies and regulatory frameworks for PPP developments
• Managing a PPP relationship
• Economic evaluation, costs and benefits
• Case studies and examples of successful and failed PPP projects
• Effective regulations and enabling legislation
• Procurement and competitive tender criteria
• Financing model and risk assessment
• Contract management

Participant Profile

Mid to senior level officials from foreign government agencies from developing countries who are involved in the planning and management of infrastructure projects

Eligibility

Applicants for SCP training programmes should satisfy the following criteria: 

• Mid- to senior level officials, unless otherwise stated
• Nominated by their respective Governments or National Focal Points for Technical Assistance
• Suitably qualified to attend the training programme, as assessed by the training agency
• Proficient in English, i.e. have a good command of spoken and written English (Please note that there will be no interpreters on hand during the training)
• In good health and medically fit to complete the course
• Be able to attend the training programme from the start date to the end date