Venue: Dubai

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The objective of course is to establish a common understanding of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and the significant opportunity for accelerated infrastructure development through the use of PPPs.
This course will take delegates through the key elements and challenges of the process for procuring a private partner to deliver a PPP project, addressing the key differences between PPP procurement and conventional public procurement. This course is about setting out the key parameters that make for successful and robust PPP agreements, parting from key principles for their design and implementation all the way to practical aspects of contractual and legal implications of PPPs.
Who Should Attend
This training is designed for middle to senior level management staff of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDA) of government with direct or indirect role in the PPP process. Project developers, sponsors and consultants. Private sector actors with interest in PPP development, procurement, and management will equally benefit from the course.
Course Outcomes
Delegates will gain knowledge and skills to:
Understand the key principles of PPP and the implications of PPP for sound public financial management
Apply best practice in procurement, promoting transparency, fairness and "bankability"
Understand the main principles and techniques for robust PPP contract design
Develop a realistic procurement strategy and plan for a given PPP project
Appreciate the perspectives of the private sector – tenderers and financiers – in achieving a successful outcome to the procurement process
Explain the importance of value for money and affordability in the evaluation of bids and the award of a PPP contract
Appreciate the benefits of competitive negotiation and the skills required to effectively negotiate a PPP contract
Describe the key differences between a PPP procurement and conventional procurement
Analyse and evaluate project proposals to decide whether they are suitable for PPP
Understand the main components of a sound PPP contract management framework