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The APMG PPP Certification Guide, referred to here as the PPP Guide, is the Book of Knowledge (BoK) detailing all relevant aspects of creating and implementing efficient, sustainable public-private partnerships (PPPs). It is intended for use by PPP professionals, governments, advisors, investors, and others with an interest in PPPs. The PPP Guide is part of the family of CP3P credentials that, once obtained, allow individuals to use the title “Certified PPP Professional,” a designation created under the auspices of the APMG PPP Certification Program. The APMG PPP Certification Program, referred to here as the Certification Program, is a product of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and the World Bank Group (WBG) part-funded by the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF).
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