PPP MasterClass

PPP Masterclass

Essentials Of PPP Project Preparations

The AP3 PPP Masterclass is an expert-led capacity building programme designed specifically for public and private sector practitioners in Africa tasked with mobilizing private sector funding for public infrastructure.

March 24th-28th, 2025

Abuja, Nigeria

About the Event

The AP3 PPP Masterclass is delivered by expert facilitators who draw on their extensive experience of designing and delivering projects across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and beyond. The Essentials of the PPP Project Preparation Course has been designed to include expert-led presentations with practical case studies and interactive exercises to ensure participants are able to benefit from reflection on lessons learned from successful as well as failed projects; as well as ample time to raise issues pertinent to their particular context, and to discuss, challenge and understand the critical success factors for successfully mobilizing private sector finance for infrastructure projects

5

Days

8+

Facilitators

10+

Topics

Training Objectives

This masterclass is designed for professionals eager to enhance their skills in public-private partnerships.
Vector

The core principles and benefits of PPPs.

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The core principles and benefits of PPPs. The critical success factors and competences for successful PPPs.

Vector-2

How to screen, prioritise and structure projects to ensure bankability.

Vector 2

How to integrate people-centered approaches into PPP development.

Group

The key considerations for developing climate-smart PPPs that are sustainable and NDC aligned.

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The key considerations for developing climate-smart PPPs that are sustainable and NDC aligned.

Who Should Attend

Officials & Senior Officers from PPP, Privatization Units, or Investment Agencies responsible for infrastructure development and private sector investment in public infrastructure.

Vector-1

Government Officials & Senior Officers from National Line Ministries, State Infrastructure Agencies, or Municipal Governments.

Vector-2

Project Developers involved in PPP project development/financing.

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The Staff of Bilateral and International Development Organizations.

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PPP Transaction Advisors, Bankers & Legal Consultants.

Event Schedule

Join us for a week of insightful sessions and hands-on learning experiences.

Best Practice Principles for Project Origination & Preparation

08:00 – 09:00AM

Participants Arrive/Registration

09:00 – 09:15AM

Welcome/Opening Remarks

Dr Gori Olusina Daniel

09:15 – 09:30AM

Scene Setting

Akin Ajibola

09:30 – 10:30AM

Session 1: Rationale, aim and motivation for PPPs

Dr Gori Olusina Daniel
David Wright
Mike Imafidor

10:30 – 11:000AM

Tea Break

11:00 – 12:00PM

Session 2: Structuring Projects to achieve bankability

  • Dr Tobi Oluwatola
  • Dr Gori Olusina Daniel

12:00 – 13:00PM

Session 3: PPP Financial Modelling & Analysis for PPPs

  • Dr Tobi Oluwatola

13:00 – 14:00PM

Lunch

  • Dr Tobi Oluwatola

14:00 – 15:00PM

Session 4: Understanding Value for Money and Benefit-Cost Analysis evaluation methods for PPPs

  • Dr Tobi Oluwatola

15:00 – 16:00PM

Session 5: Critical Success Factors for Developing & Managing PPPs

  • To include Case Studies: Best practice lessons from successful and failed projects
    ⦁ HDMI (FERMA/ICRC)
    ⦁ Garki General Hospital (ICRC)
    ⦁ NRC Station Modernisation Project (AP3)
  • Mike ImafidorDr Gori
  • Olusina Daniel
  • Ravi Sreehari
  • Ravi Subramanian
  • Dr Amanze

Meet the Facilitators

Gori Olusina Daniel

Lead Transaction Advisor

Dr George Nwagwu

PPP Transaction Advisor

Akin Ajibola

PPP Legal Advisor

David-Wright

PPP Transaction
Advisor

Gori Olusina Daniel

Lead Transaction Advisor

Dr George Nwagwu

PPP Transaction Advisor

Akin Ajibola

PPP Legal Advisor

David-Wright

PPP Transaction
Advisor

Gori Olusina Daniel

Lead Transaction Advisor

Dr George Nwagwu

PPP Transaction Advisor

Akin Ajibola

PPP Legal Advisor

David-Wright

PPP Transaction
Advisor

Gori Olusina Daniel

Lead Transaction Advisor

Dr George Nwagwu

PPP Transaction Advisor

Akin Ajibola

PPP Legal Advisor

David-Wright

PPP Transaction
Advisor

Gori Olusina Daniel

Lead Transaction Advisor

Dr George Nwagwu

PPP Transaction Advisor

Akin Ajibola

PPP Legal Advisor

David-Wright

PPP Transaction
Advisor