Procurement and Management of Public-Private Partnerships

Course description and benefits

This course is designed for those who want to learn all about the different models that public-private partnerships can take in different contexts, and how to deal with procurement and management of such projects. Participants will learn all about how to manage and share risk in public-private partner­ships, legal frameworks, and how to deal with the contracts and supplier relationships.

Who will benefit

• Senior officials from planning and investment organizations
• Investment managers
• Civil servants and city managers
• Procurement officials
• Policymakers

Course outline

• An overview of public-private partnerships
• Case studies of contracts and legislative issues
• Procurement of public-private partnerships
• Sharing risk
• Management strategies in public-private partnerships

Course outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will:

• Understand different models of public-private partnership.
• Understand how to manage risk in these projects.
• Understand the legal and contractual issues at stake.
• Understand how to manage the relationship between government and private sector bodies.
• Understand how to manage procurement in public-private partnerships.

Course format

The course is a combination of classroom time and learning workshops. Classroom sessions are intensive and participative and will include a variety of approaches including lectures, group discussions and practical exercises. A number of guest lectur­ers will also make presentations, aiding the overall learning experience.

Presenters

The course presenters will include top-level industry experts and practitioners.

Course materials

In addition to comprehensive course notes, par­ticipants will be provided with course bags, core textbooks and a notebook.

Tea break and lunch will also be provided.