As the need for investment in infrastructure continues to grow, private sector financing for infrastructure projects has developed around the world. Given the long-term growth and (potentially) low correlation aspects of infrastructure investments, Institutional Portfolio Managers such as sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and asset managers have also shown interest in increasing their exposure to this area, along with their move into alternative assets.
The course Infrastructure Assets in Institutional Portfolios is created to as a capacity building programme for Traditional Institutional Portfolio Managers enhance the knowledge and confidence in making investments into Infrastructure
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IAIP Delivery Pathways
The IAIP is a bespoke programme that consist of a mix of virtual and in-person workshops.
The programme can be delivered as any of the following routes
Open Masterclass
IAIP can be delivered as a Open Masterclass programme for Institutional Portfolio Managers
The African Catalyst would run these Programme Twice (2) in a year in Lagos and other African Cities
The objective would be to gather various Institutional Portfolio Managers interested in Infrastructure Project Investing
Sponsored Programme
IAIP can be delivered as a Sponsor backed programme for a specific Pension Fund Association that is a keen interest for commercial awareness in the Infrastructure Investing
The Project Sponsor would be profiled as a headline sponsor in the Programme
Project Specific
IAIP can be delivered as a Proejct Specific programme for a specific project corridor or sector that is of keen interest to the Institutional Portfolio Managers such as sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and asset managers
This would would mean the IAIP would be customized to make informed decisions in facilitating an Investment plan for their Project
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Typical Projects Sectors
Industrial Agriculture Infrastructure
Cultivation, Post Harvest Processing & Storage Infrastructure
Modular Healthcare Infrastructure
Mother-Newborn-Child Hospitals, Diagnosis & Medical Equipment’s
Off-Grid Power Solutions
Captive Gas Power, Solar & Wind but focus on Commercial & Industrial
Contracted Income Properties
Warehouses, Mixed-Use Developments, Purpose Built Student Housing
Alternative Fuels
BioGas, BioDisel, Hydrogen, Ethanol, CCSU and other green fuels
Last Mile Internet & Data Centers
Cloud Storage Facilities & Data Centers
Flare Gas Commercialization
Modular Gas to Liquids, Gas Scrubbing & Modular Fertilizer Plants
Multi Modal Logistics & Terminals
Mini Urban Terminals (Land & Inalnd Water) & Mass Transit EV Buses
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Participate as a Partner
As a partner in the APSIF you can contribute as a sponsor. Support the development of future African Public Sector by sponsoring participants, or offering employment opportunities to sector or an institution graduates. You can also nominate young professionals from your organization to participate in the program for free.
Be a Speaker
The APSIF is a platform for you to share your leadership insights on infrastructure development in Africa.
If you would like to be a speaker, please send us your biography and expertise. This information will help us determine the session topics that best align with your experience and knowledge, allowing us to collaboratively define the most impactful sessions for you to contribute to.
Become a Sponsor
By becoming a sponsor, you play a crucial role in its success. your contributions can support scholarships, program materials, networking events, and mentorship opportunities.
Your sponsorship of APSIF helps nurture the next generation of public sector infrastructure leaders in Africa, empowering them to make a significant impact in their communities and beyond.
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IAIP Programme Outline
Agenda
IAIP
- Introductory Session & Briefing about IAIP
- Understanding the Case Study Process
- Capstone Project and Requirements for the Programme
THE CASE FOR ALTERNATIVES
- The Case for Alternatives
- Portfolio Diversification
- A Potential Solution
- Real Estate
- Private Equity
- Infrastructure
- Private Credit
PORTFOLIO CONSTRUCTION WITH ALTERNATIVES
- Enhanced returns
- Income Generation:
- Risk Mitigation
- Diversification.
- Conclusion
INFRASTRUCTURE AS AN ASSET CLASS
- Infrastructure Investments
- Infrastructure as an Asset Class
- Investors in infrastructure
- Risk-return profiles of unlisted
- infrastructure investments
- Benchmarking infrastructure investments
- Portfolio diversification through infrastructure
- Sustainable Infrastructure Investing
SUSTAINABLE INVESTING IN iNFRASTRUCTURE
- Concept of sustainable investing
- Why invest in sustainable infrastructure?
- How to invest in infrastructure sustainably
- Challenges of sustainable infrastructure investing
- Approaches to Infrastructure Investing
- Listed infrastructure investments
- Unlisted infrastructure investments
UNDERSTANDING INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE FUNDAMENTALS
- Introduction to Project Finance
- Project Finance Vs Traditional Loan
- Merits & Demerits of Project Finance Deals
- Participants in Project Finance Deals
- Introduction to Principles of Risk Allocation
- Commercial Risks
- Macroeconomic/Financial Risk
- Political & Regulatory Risk
- Force Majeure Risk
- Contract Mechanics in Project Finance
- Concept of Guarantee
- Project Development Stages
- Types of Project Finance Deals
UNDERSTANDING BANKABILITY FOR RISK MANAGEMENT
Brickstone Bankability Framework
- Importance of Bankability
- Brickstone Bankability Framework
Achieving Bankability : Predictable Cashflow
- Understanding Predictable Cashflow and Project Sectors
- Introduction to Offtake Agreements
- Introduction to Concession Agreements
- Risk Management in Offtake and Concession Agreements
- How Government can Support Predicatable Cashflow
- Case Study
Achieving Bankability : Construction Delivery & Operations
- Understanding Fixed Construction Delivery
- Project Charter Development
- Construction Life Cycle Construction Arrangements
- Risk Management in Construction Arrangements
- Operations
- How Government can Support
- Construction Delivery &
- Operations
- Case Study
Achieving Bankability : Governance
- Project Governance
- Governance Requirements for ESG Compliance
- How Government can Support Project Governance
Achieving Bankability : Sustainability
- Introduction to Sustainability
- Climate Considerations in Infrastructure Projects
- Adaptation and Resilience Strategies
- Small-scale Mitigation Measures
- Conclusion on Climate Considerations
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
- Introduction to Environment Social and Governance
- Introduction to Equator Principles
- ESG and Bankability
- Project Finance and UN SD Goals
- How Government can Support Sustainability of Projects
- Case Study
PREPARING A PROJECT BANKABILITY PLAN
- Capstone Report Assignment: To Develop a Bankability Plan for a Proposed Infrastructure Project
DYNAMICS OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS BEHAVIOUR
Large Scale PPPs ( with Case Study Reviews)
- Power & Transmission
- Road & Highways
- Airports
- Ports & Inland Water Way
Small Scale PPPs ( with Case Study Reviews)
- Small Scale Power
- Housing
- Social Infrastcuture (Schools & Prisons)
- Healthcare ( Hospitals)
- Urban Renewal ( Markets, Bus-stops, Trailer Parks etcs)
- Commercial Developments ( Hotels, Entertainment)
Special Economic Zones & Business Parks ( with Case Study Reviews)
Spotlight on Special Economic Zones
Business Parks
DUE-DILLIGENCE CONSIDERATIONS
- Deal Structuring Overview
- Typical Indicative Term Sheet
- Due Dilligence Sponsor Risk
- Due Dilligence on Country Risk
- Due Diligence on Predictable Cashflow
- Due Diligence on Construction & Operations
- Due Diligence on Governance & Sustainability
- Agreements and Support Documentation
- Using Datarooms for Due-Diligence
- How Government can Support DD for Private Sector
KEY ENHANCEMENTS PRIVATE INVESTMENTS IN INFRASTUCRURE
- Introduction to Enhancements by Government
- Project Preparartion
- Transpaency in Procurement
- Support in Approvals and Licencing
- Subordination
- Credit Enhancements (Instruments & Private Parties)
- Guarantees ( 3rd Party Gurantees and Host Government Gurantees)
- Insurance
Enhancing Security Arragements - Understanding Direct Agreements
- Managing Polictical Risk
PORTFOLIO CONSTRUCTION WITH INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS
- Enhanced returns
- Income Generation:
- Risk Mitigation
- Diversification.
- Conclusion
CAPSTONE REPORT
- PREPARE AN INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT RECOMMENDATION REPORT
for a Pension Fund Investment Committee
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Infrastructure Sectors
speakers
partners
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