A key area of PPIAF support is building government capacity in the design and execution of private infrastructure arrangements and in the regulation of private sector providers. While significant support has been provided to creating an enabling environment for public-private partnerships (PPPs) for countries that are about to embark on PPP projects, the key challenge still remains the capacity to implement a successful PPP program.

Although PPPs are not new, they have largely remained a conceptual topic for many stakeholders in the public (and to a lesser extent private sector) community. As a result, the skills required to guarantee a minimum level of expertise in PPP development are still beyond the reach of even the most central stakeholders. Training in basic PPP concepts and fundamentals are also essential for some non-core stakeholders whose contributions can serve to influence the outcomes of a PPP program in any country.

PPIAF can support:

• Improving government knowledge on the priorities for embarking on successful PPP programs
• Helping governments assess their readiness to develop successful PPPs
• Identifying potential pilot PPP projects that have the best chance for success
• Building the capacity of the units charged with implementing PPPs

Please see our brochure for more information.