Conference Description:

PPPs in the Road Sector (APMG Certified)

Overview

This 5-day course follows the approved and certified APMG Public-Private Partnerships Certified Professional Foundation level training curriculum. The course is comprised of 2.5 days of classroom instruction followed by the administration of the APMG PPP Foundation level examination. The mandatory course will be followed by a two-day module “PPPs in the Road Sector” more specifically addressed at highway agency executives and private sector contractors.
The Foundation level examination is step 1 of the APMG PPP Certification Program which aims to foster a common minimum level of knowledge and understanding amongst individuals working on PPPs or those interested in learning about PPPs, regardless of discipline or sector. APMG awards the CP3P credential to individuals who successfully pass the three examinations: (1) Foundation and Overview Stage, (2) Preparation Stage, and (3) Execution Stage. APMG’s PPP Certification is recognized by leading development agencies, such as the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and others.

Learning Objectives

Understand the PPP environment, what is and what is not considered a PPP project.
Review the PPP framework and project screening process.
Explore the structuring and feasibility analysis required for a successful PPP project.
Develop basic financial analysis skills and engineering economics to evaluate potential PPP projects.
Review the procurement and management of PPP projects throughout the lifecycle.

The Foundation course covers the material presented in chapter 1 of the APMG PPP Guide: Introduction and Overview. This is a compulsory module and exam in order to proceed to the next stages in pursuit of the APMG CP3P credential.

The course includes the option to sit for the Foundation level examination.


Target Audience
Highway and Road Professionals
Government Agencies
Private Consultants & Contractors
Service Providers
Financial Experts


AGENDA

Monday, September 16

8:30am
Sign-in and continental breakfast

9:00am
PPP Definitions and Characteristics

10:00am
Alternatives for Infrastructure Finance & Procurement

11:00am
Types of PPPs and Other Terminology Applied

12:00pm
Lunch

1:00pm
Where PPPs are Used – Infrastructure Sectors

2:00pm
When to Use PPPs – Motivations & Caveats

3:00pm
Review

4:00pm
Assignment


Tuesday, September 17

8:30am
Sign-in and continental breakfast

9:00am
Basic Structure of a PPP Project

10:00am
How PPPs are Financed

11:00am
How PPPs are Financed (continued)

12:00pm
Lunch

1:00pm
Causes of Project Failure

2:00pm
Introduction to the PPP Framework Concept

3:00pm
Review

4:00pm
Assignment


Wednesday, September 18

8:30am
Sign-in and continental breakfast

9:00am
PPP Process

10:00am
PPP Process (cont.)

11:00am
Review

12:00pm
Lunch

1:00pm
Exam Preparation and Instructions

2:00pm
Examination

3:00pm
Course Critique

4:00pm
Closing Ceremonies


Thursday, September 19

8:30am
Sign-in and continental breakfast

9:00am
PPPs in the Road Sector – Fundamental Principles

10:00am
PPP Legal Framework

11:00am
PPP Structuring and Operations

1:00pm
Transport Planning and PPPs

1:30pm
PPP Contracts and Renegotiation

2:30pm
Break

3:00pm
Organizing the PPP Unit

4:00pm
Project Finance for Road Projects


Friday, September 20

8:30am
Sign-in and continental breakfast

9:00am
PPP Bankability and Risk Management

10:00am
Contingent Liability in PPP Projects


SPEAKERS

Eric Dean Cook, PE

Eric Dean Cook is the Managing Director for Manchester Consulting Group, LC and leads the firm’s infrastructure and financial advisory practice. Mr. Cook is a Registered Professional Engineer and has 20 years of experience as a consulting engineer in the planning, design, and delivery of transportation and civil infrastructure projects in the United States, Asia, and Africa. He has a diverse perspective in the infrastructure industry having worked as the owner, engineer, and contractor with the West Virginia Department of Highways, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Louis Berger Group, and E.V. McCracken Construction Company. He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.B.A from Manchester Business School, and a Masters in Finance from Indiana University. Additionally, he is an Associate with the Wall Street Warfighters Foundation and serves as the International Committee Vice-Chair for the American Council of Engineering Companies in Washington, DC.

Magid Elabyad

Elabyad has been employed with the International Road Federation for the past 12 years. As the Vice President of International Programs, he oversees the IRF’s training programs and regional capacity building efforts around the world. He has been a member of IRF’s Asset Management committee for the past 7 years and he leads the IRF Committee for Alternative Finance & Procurement. Elabyad is also the program director for IRF’s long running Performance-based Contracting training program which has helped educate over 900 high level officials form over 40 countries in the past 10 years. Elabyad conducted his undergraduate studies at George Mason University and has a Masters in Business Administration from Ohio University. He is also a CP3P foundation certified professional on Public Private Partnerships.


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