Training Course on Innovative PPP Models for Emerging Economies

Module 1: Context and Challenges of PPPs in Emerging Economies
Understanding the unique economic and institutional dynamics of emerging markets
Common constraints: regulatory gaps, financing challenges, and political risk
Why traditional PPP models may fail in developing contexts
Case discussion: PPP outcomes in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
Group activity: Identifying key bottlenecks to PPP innovation

Module 2: Innovative PPP Frameworks and Approaches
Evolution of PPP models: from traditional concessions to hybrid structures
Value-driven models: Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM), BOT+, and TOT variants
Public-Public-Private Partnerships (P4) and Community-Public-Private Partnerships (CPPPs)
Workshop: Designing an innovative PPP model for a local infrastructure challenge
Examples of hybrid PPP frameworks in emerging markets

Module 3: Innovative Financing Mechanisms for PPPs
Blended finance: combining public, private, and donor funds
Impact investing, green bonds, and climate finance tools
Output-based aid (OBA) and viability gap funding (VGF) in PPP design
Leveraging Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and multilateral support
Simulation: Structuring a blended finance PPP for renewable energy

Module 4: Technology-Driven PPP Innovation
Role of digital transformation in modern PPPs (AI, blockchain, IoT)
Smart infrastructure and e-governance-enabled PPP delivery
Data-driven decision-making for PPP performance monitoring
Case study: Digital PPPs in transport, health, and urban services
Practical exercise: Integrating technology in PPP lifecycle management

Module 5: Inclusive and Sustainable PPP Models
PPPs for inclusive growth: gender, youth, and local SME participation
Social impact and community engagement frameworks
Climate-resilient and low-carbon PPP innovations
Aligning PPPs with SDGs and national development priorities
Discussion: Scaling inclusive and sustainable PPP innovations

Module 6: Institutional and Policy Innovations
Reforming legal and regulatory frameworks to support PPP innovation
Establishing innovation-friendly PPP units and centers of excellence
Capacity-building and institutional learning mechanisms
Evaluating governance and accountability innovations
Role play: Developing a PPP innovation roadmap for a government agency

Module 7: Case Studies and Future Outlook
Lessons from successful innovative PPPs across emerging economies
Comparative models: Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe
Capstone Project: Designing a sector-specific innovative PPP proposal
Future trends: digital financing, micro-PPPs, and community-driven models
Wrap-up discussion: Enabling sustainable PPP innovation ecosystems