Since 2004, Brazil have steadily introduced an impressive number of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects to combat the effect of the financial crisis in the early 2000s. This progression has enabled Brazil to better manage public interests and services by private investors. The steady incline of PPP initiatives from the early to mid-2000s is reflected in the World Bank’s report, listing Brazil as not only being in the top five EDME countries during the mid-2000s, but taking the number one spot. The World Bank also stated that the socioeconomic progress of Brazil between 2003 and 2014 lifted 29 million people out of poverty.
However, according to the latest 2017-2020 Global Competitiveness Report by the World Economic Forum, Brazil is ranked 80th out of 137 countries, which arguably does not reflect the potential of a country of this scale. As such, there exists scope for PPP professionals to help Brazil return to growth and reach its full socioeconomic potential.
Angola is a fast-growing and resource rich region that has developed dramatically since the civil war. Angola have experienced a strong growth in the Public Private Partnership sector. Aptly, their transport sector is undergoing nothing short of a revolution—since 2002, road, rail, sea, and air links have been upgraded and rebuilt across the country. There is, however, a need to connect the provinces on a logistical level to allow commerce and growth to thrive—and diminish the inequality currently prevalent in the more rural areas of the country. Thus, there is an increasing demand for PPP professionals to help implement the projects required to help achieve equality.
The PPP Guide and APMG PPP Certification Program (CP3P) has been integral to help PPP professionals develop best practice skills and knowledge to deliver a pipeline of quality and sustainable projects in social and economic infrastructure. To strengthen Angola and Brazil’s capacity to structure and implement sustainable PPPs, Chapters 2 to 5 of the APMG PPP Guide and the Preparation exam has been jointly translated into Portuguese by the IDB and the World Bank.
The APMG PPP Certification Program is an innovation 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 and part-funded by the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF). This new translation, facilitated by the InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB), will further support practitioners by equipping them with knowledge and resources in their native language.
Richard Pharro, CEO, APMG International quote:
The World Bank Group and IDB’s leadership in translating the CP3P guide into Portuguese will be of great benefit to the large number of project professionals who will be required for the wide range of infrastructure projects in the Portuguese speaking world. Project success depends on qualified and committed teams so this initiative will accelerate capacity building especially in Brazil and Angola. We are delighted to be able to support them in their ambitions.
Gaston Astesiano, PPP Single Window Heat IDB quote:
“For the IDB, the CP3P guide in Portuguese is a tool of great importance; it not only allows us to standardize the knowledge on PPP in the region, but also to ensure the preparation of teams with the necessary knowledge for the adequate implementation of these projects. The Portuguese translation of this guide in its Preparation level, will allow CP3P reach the largest PPP market of the developing world, Brazil, and the rest of the Portuguese speaking nations. This is just another example of the IDB Group PPP Single Window commitment to continue providing to the LAC region the most updated knowledge and best practices for the successful implementation of PPP Programs and Projects.”
The Portuguese PPP Guide is a free downloadable body of knowledge to help candidates prepare for the APMG PPP Foundation and Preparation level exams and represents a good knowledge resource for all elements of the PPP cycle, including financial models and best contracting practices. Over 1.25 million visitors have accessed the guide across all its language versions.
The APMG PPP Certification Program is an international success, with CP3P certified professionals in over 112 countries.
As Head of Marketing for APMG International I work closely with the World Bank Group, the MDB's and the PPIAF to help PPP professionals access best practice information.