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Course in Negotiating and Managing PPP

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Course in Negotiating and Managing PPP
Duration One Week
Price £4000.00
Language English/Arabic

The "Negotiating and Managing PPP Contracts" course, offered at Dubai Premier Centre (DPC), provides a comprehensive understanding of the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) landscape. This course is meticulously crafted to equip participants with essential knowledge on successfully negotiating, implementing, and overseeing PPP contracts. Public-private collaborations are increasingly pivotal in delivering public infrastructure and services, and mastering the dynamics of these partnerships ensures sustainable, efficient, and mutually beneficial project outcomes.
By the end of this course, participants will be well-prepared to handle the intricate demands of negotiating PPP agreements, ensuring value-driven and sustainable contracts that align with long-term objectives and public sector guidelines.

Course Objective

The primary objective of this course is to empower professionals with the competencies required to efficiently navigate and manage PPP contracts from initiation to conclusion. Participants will gain in-depth insight into Contractual Obligations in PPP Projects and practical skills to address the challenges that arise at different stages of PPP engagements. Through the course, attendees will:

  • Develop a thorough understanding of the PPP Procurement Process and best practices in Risk Allocation in PPP Contracts.
  • Enhance their skills in Dispute Resolution in PPP Contracts, with a focus on establishing amicable resolutions that secure project continuity and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Examine Financial Structuring of PPP Projects, learning about diverse funding options, investor engagement strategies, and techniques to ensure a robust financial foundation.
  • Grasp the significance of Performance Monitoring in PPP Projects and adopt best practices in Long-term Contract Management in PPPs for continual improvement and adherence to contract terms.
  • Build expertise in Government and Private Sector Roles in PPP, learning to balance interests and responsibilities to foster cooperative, high-value partnerships.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals involved in the conception, negotiation, and management of PPP contracts who seek to enhance their skills and strategic approach to complex projects. Targeted participants include:

  • Government officials involved in Public Sector Procurement Guidelines and PPP Contract Risk Mitigation, as well as public sector procurement.
  • Private sector executives, contract managers, and legal advisors who play crucial roles in structuring, negotiating, and executing PPP contracts.
  • Financial analysts and project finance specialists focused on PPP Project Finance and Financial Structuring of PPP Projects to ensure economic feasibility and profitability.
  •   Legal and compliance professionals tasked with interpreting the Legal Framework of PPP Contracts and ensuring adherence to contractual and regulatory obligations.
  •  Engineers and project managers who are responsible for Performance Monitoring in PPP Projects and long-term infrastructure management.

Course Module

The course is structured to provide a balanced mix of theory, practical exercises, and case studies covering the following areas:

  Introduction to Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

  •  Overview of PPPs and the key principles that drive these partnerships.
  •  Understanding Value for Money in PPP Contracts and its importance in project evaluation.

  PPP Contract Negotiation Strategies

  •  Methods and approaches for effective contract negotiation.
  •   Principles of transparency, flexibility, and mutual benefit in PPP negotiations.

  Risk Allocation in PPP Contracts

  •  Exploring risk identification, allocation, and mitigation techniques.
  •   Assessing financial, legal, and operational risks in PPP arrangements.

  PPP Project Finance

  •  Essentials of project finance structures, funding sources, and financing instruments.
  • Methods of structuring Financial Agreements to balance risks and returns.

  Legal Framework of PPP Contracts

  • Regulatory considerations and contractual legalities in PPPs.
  • Contractual Obligations in PPP Projects and ensuring compliance.

PPP Procurement Process

  •    Stages of the procurement process and public sector guidelines.
  •   Addressing the principles of transparency, competition, and fairness.

  Dispute Resolution in PPP Contracts

  •    Mechanisms and strategies for resolving disputes within PPPs.
  •    Case studies of successful and unsuccessful dispute resolutions.

  Performance Monitoring in PPP Projects

  •   Techniques for setting performance metrics and KPIs.
  •   Monitoring tools and processes for consistent performance evaluation.

  Government and Private Sector Roles in PPP

  •   Roles, responsibilities, and expectations of both sectors in a PPP.
  •   Understanding how to balance public interests with private profit motives.

 Long-term Contract Management in PPPs

  • Maintaining effective contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.
  •  Ensuring ongoing value delivery and adherence to contract terms.

Value for Money in PPP Contracts

  •     Methods to evaluate and ensure that PPPs deliver value to all stakeholders.
  •  Aligning financial performance with public benefit.

Sustainable PPP Agreements

  •        Principles of sustainability and resilience in contract design.
  •         Strategies for crafting PPP agreements that adapt to evolving needs.
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