Africa Public Sector Infrastructure Facilitator Programme is a training for Government & Public Sector officers involved in Large Scale Infrastructure and Industrial projects but lack the ability promote and facilitate the investments into these oppoutunities

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APSIF Delivery Pathways

The APSIF 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

APSIF can be delivered as a Open Masterclass programme for Infrastrucure Public Sector officer.

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 Public Sector Officer interested in Infrastructure Project Delivery and Facilitating

Pubic Sector Project

APSIF can be delivered as a Public Sector backed programme for a specific project corridor or sector that is of keen interest to the Government, State or Municipal

This would would mean the APSIF would be designed to provide strategic, customized advice to a select Public Sector Portfolio of Projects so they can 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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Typical APSIF Agenda Outline

APSIF Programme Outline

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PREPARTORY WORKSHOP

Introductory Session & Briefing about APSIF
Understanding the Case Study Process
Capstone Project and Requirements for the Programme

Workshop 1
FUNDAMENTALS OF PRIVATE INVESTMENT

Infrastructure Gap in Africa
Role of Private Sector
Direct Investment vs FDI
How is FDI defined?
How can FDI be explained
Which types and modes of FDI can be identified?
What motives do multinational companies have to engage in FDI in Infrastructure?

Workshop 2
THE POLICY/LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR FDI

The Policy/Legal and Institutional Framework For FDI

Policy and institutional framework for FDI
The need for sustainability
Legal framework for FDI

Workshop 3
READINESS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE GOVERNMENT INVESTING

INTRODUCTION TO PPP READINESS

Why PPP readiness 1
Why PPP readiness 2
Why PPP readiness 3

LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

General PPP enabling legislation and regulation
Specific legislation and regulation regarding unsolicited proposals
Other specific legislation and regulation
Functioning of the law and policy frameworks
Potential world bank support mechanisms
Case Study

INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK

Internal structures
Processes
Standardization
Communication
Capacity
Potential world bank support mechanisms.

Workshop 4
UNDERSTANDING PROJECT 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

Workshop 5
UNDERSTANDING BANKABILITY FOR GOVERNMENT PROJECT ORIGINATION

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 PPP project

Workshop 6
PREPARING PROJECTS FOR DIRECT INVESTORS

Preparing Infrastructure Projects

Introduction
Types of Infrastructure Projects
Leveraging on Natural
Competitive Advantage

Typical Dynamics of Infrastructure Projects

Large Scale PPPs

Power & Transmission
Road & Highways
Airports
Ports & Inland Water Ways

Small Scale PPPs

Small Scale Power
Housing
Social Infrastcuture (Schools & Prisons)
Healthcare ( Hospitals)
Urban Renewal ( Markets, Bus-stops, Trailer Parks etcs)
Commercial Developments (Hotels, Entertainment)

Spotlight on Special Economic Zones & Business Parks

Spotlight on Special Economic Zones
Business Parks

Workshop 7
INVESTMENT ENGAGEMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

Procuring Investors

Having a Concession Strategy
Creating Useful Data for Investor Intelligence
Ensuring Framework for Private Sector Participation
Competitive Tendered Projects
Un-solicitated Proposals to Government
Key Consideration for PPP Partner Due-Dilligence

Leverage Local Private Sector

Building an Sustainable Private Sector
Capacity Building for Private Sector

Workshop 8
HOW DUE-DILLIGENCE HAPPENS IN PRIVATE SETCOR

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

Workshop 9
DEAL MAKING WITH GOVERNMENTS

Non-Binding Arrangements ( MOUs, Collaborative Agreements)
Binding Arrangements
Joint ventures Agreements
PPP Contacts ( BOOT, BOT)
Privatatizations
Shareholders Agreements
Gurantees
Risk Mitigation by Government for Litigation

Workshop 10
HOW GOVERNMENT CAN ENHANCE PRIVATE INVESTMENTS IN INFRASTUCRURE

Introduction to Enhancements by Government
Project Preparartion
Transpaency in Procurement
Support in Approvals and Licencing
Subordination ( Government Intervention should ONLY be through Sub-ordinated Debt)
Credit Enhancements (Instruments & Private Parties)
Guarantees ( Third Party Gurantees and Host Government Gurantees)
Insurance
Enhancing Security Arragements
Understanding Direct Agreements
Managing Polictical Risk

Workshop 11
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT PROMOTION AGENCIES (IIPA)

Understanding Infrastructure Investment Promotion Agencies

The need for Speciliast IPA for Infrastructure
Role and purpose of IiPAs
- Drivers of iIPA effectiveness
- Support
- Budget
- Investment climate
- Prioritization of activities
- Structure
Mandate and legal authority
Foundation Principles: a closer look (vision, mission, goals)
Organizational structure
Resources and funding
Management of IPA
- Image Building
- Lead Generation & Targeting
- Investor Serving
- Aftercare and Policy Advocacy

Africa Public Sector Infrastructure Facilitator Programme is a training for Government & Public Sector officers involved in Large Scale Infrastructure and Industrial projects but lack the ability promote and facilitate the investments into these oppoutunities

COHORT 3.0

APSIF Delivery Pathways

The APSIF 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

Sponsored Programme

Pubic Sector Project

Ready to find out more about getting Involved?

Typical Projects Sectors

Industrial Agriculture Infrastructure

Modular Healthcare Infrastructure

Off-Grid Power Solutions

Contracted Income Properties

Alternative Fuels

Last Mile Internet & Data Centers

Flare Gas Commercialization

Multi Modal Logistics & Terminals

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Get Involved

Participate as a Partner

Be a Speaker

Become a Sponsor

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