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Public Sector Infrastructure Facilitator Programme
Building the Public Sector Infrastructure Officer to be commercially aware to facilitate Early Stage Infrastructure investing in 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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Typical PIIFP Agenda Outline
Introductory Session & Briefing about APSIF Understanding the Case Study Process Capstone Project and Requirements for the Programme
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?
The Policy/Legal and Institutional Framework For FDI Policy and institutional framework for FDI The need for sustainability Legal framework for FDI
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Each participant (or institutional team) will develop an Institutional Readiness Action Plan covering: Governance reforms Capacity development priorities Monitoring and oversight improvements Policy and institutional alignment actions This plan serves as a practical roadmap for improving their institution’s effectiveness in facilitating private infrastructure investment.
Organised by
Co-Hosted by
APSIF Advisory Board
The Industry Advisory Board empowering APSIF
Our advisory board members are representatives of industry associations that represent the regulatory, public and private sector infrastructure markets. We are working together to bring a large number of companies and investors from across these segments to the event. The advisory board members bring a combined wealth of knowledge and years of experience to help shape and enhance our event.
Melissa Tatcher
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Stuard Ferrel
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Eva Hudson
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Typical Projects Sectors
Industrial Agriculture Infrastructure
Cultivation, Post Harvest Processing & Storage Infrastructure
Off-Grid Power Solutions
Captive Gas Power, Solar & Wind but focus on Commercial & Industrial
Alternative Fuels
BioGas, BioDisel, Hydrogen, Ethanol, CCSU and other green fuels
Flare Gas Commercialization
Modular Gas to Liquids, Gas Scrubbing & Modular Fertilizer Plants
Mother-Newborn-Child Hospitals, Diagnosis & Medical Equipment’s
Mother-Newborn-Child Hospitals, Diagnosis & Medical Equipment’s
Contracted Income Properties
Warehouses, Mixed-Use Developments, Purpose Built Student Housing
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Participate as a Partner
As a partner in the PSIFP 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.
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As a partner in the PSIFP 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.
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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