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About K-Infra
K-Infra is an organization created in 2016 dedicated 100% to the PPP field. A boutique specialized in PPP training, capacity building and consulting with...
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Body of Knowledge:
Appraising PPP Projects
The procurement of a PPP project represents Value for Money when — compared to a public sector procurement option — it delivers higher net economic benefits to society, taking into consideration the whole-life costs of the project.
The purpose of a Value for Money (VfM) assessment is to indicate if...
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The PPP Professional Certification, the CP3P, is an extraordinary tool that enables professionals in infrastructure segments around the world to have a common language for terms involved in structuring and managing a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project. Support for standardizing the process of...
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Introduction
The PPP Certification Program Guide, referred to as the PPP Guide draws upon the work of many people. We are particularly grateful to the following groups of contributors;
The team of authors, who drafted the PPP Guide and conducted an internal review;
The external review panel...
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Body of Knowledge:
PPP Introduction and Overview
7.2.1. Sources of Funds
The two main types of funds raised by a project company, as in any corporate finance structure, are debt and equity.
Debt may be in the form of loans or bonds. Equity may be take the form of pure equity or capital shares, and quasi-equity products (junior or subordinated...
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We’re delighted to announce the introduction of our online training initiative to support candidates studying for the APMG Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) Certification Program.
The new online training offers a flexible approach to learning with a simple and clear online course, designed to take...
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Becoming an APMG International ATO demonstrates a commitment to providing your customers with the highest standards of training in support of our qualification schemes, including APMG’s Public-Private Partnerships Certification Program.
Gaining Accreditation
In order to be eligible for...
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The Netherlands Taskforce Financing International Water Centre (TF IWC) finished its first CP3P Foundation course, delivered by Marcel van de Broeke on behalf of K-Infra at the beginning of December 2018. The 12 participants successfully took the exam, with an average score of 88%, the best scores...
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CP3P is the leading educational program that strengthens global capacity to design and implement sustainable PPPs. The PPP Guide has been accessed by 2.5 million people and over 4,500 professionals have gained certification.
The World Association of PPP Units & Professionals (WAPPP) and APMG...
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The need for resilient, sustainable and new infrastructure is on the rise globally. Executives around the world are concerned about the adequacy and existence of infrastructure. Availability of infrastructure is a critical issue for business as it impacts on operating costs and it becomes a major...
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Body of Knowledge:
PPP Introduction and Overview
This section explains further the concept of infrastructure and public assets. It provides examples of infrastructure types that are usually developed under PPP schemes.
Public Assets and Infrastructure
This PPP Certification Guide is about procuring public tangible assets using a PPP process....
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Body of Knowledge:
Establishing a PPP Framework
Most governments have rules for approving capital investment projects that is, defining who can give approval at various points in the life of the project for the project to proceed to the next phase. Because PPPs often do not require capital investment by the government, they may not automatically...
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Claim and share your digital badges on social media and add them to your online CV and email signature to broadcast your certified skills to employers and other interested parties.
Successful candidates can now claim a digital badge to embed on an email signature, website, social media platforms or...
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It's a momentous occasion for us at APMG – we've recently established a partnership with the World Bank Group (WBG) to create a new certification program for people working with Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
WGB’s the world’s largest development bank. Its objective is to reduce poverty in...
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Since the launch in June 2016 APMG's Public-Private Partnerships Certification Program has grown from a concept into a globally adapted program. PPP's involve many stakeholders which is reflected the diverse cross-section of the professionals who have achieved certification. Engineers, ministerial...
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Making successful cases for Public Private Partnerships
Mark Williams, property and infrastructure lead at PA Consulting Group and John Wilkinson, MOD Defence Infrastructure Organisation PFI Advisor (on secondment from PA Consulting Group)
Infrastructure investment under good PPPs/P3s deals
It is...
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Elena Timusheva is a PPP Certification program project coordinator responsible for facilitating business development and liaising MDBs’ efforts in developing and implementing this initiative. Elena works at the PPP Unit of the World Bank and is based in Washington, DC. Elena supports the PPP unit’s...
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Welcome to the CP3P Online Training course. This is a free learning resource that guides you through Chapter 1 of the PPP Certification Program Guide – so that you feel better prepared to take the Foundation exam for APMG's PPP Certification Program. Please note that a fee is payable to take the...
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Body of Knowledge:
PPP Introduction and Overview
Privatized Companies and Companies operating in a liberalized and regulated market — “Regulated Investor owned utilities”.
There is often confusion between privatization and PPPs (especially with user-pays PPPs). But there is a clear difference between these two forms of private sector engagement....
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Body of Knowledge:
PPP Introduction and Overview
Contracts for the procurement of services or management of existing infrastructure can be divided into two categories.
“At-risk” long-term management or service contracts that can be regarded as PPPs (these are service PPPs, not DBFOM contracts); and
Contracts that are regarded as conventional O...
