Training Course on PPP Financial Closure and Project Commissioning

Module 1: Introduction to PPP Financial Closure and Commissioning
Definition and importance of financial closure and project commissioning
Key stakeholders and their roles in closure and commissioning
Typical challenges in achieving financial closure in PPPs
Case study: Lessons from successful PPP financial closures
Discussion: Ensuring operational readiness and stakeholder alignment

Module 2: Legal and Contractual Frameworks
Key contractual requirements for financial closure
Compliance with national laws, sector regulations, and international standards
Risk allocation and contractual safeguards for lenders and investors
Workshop: Reviewing and preparing legal documents for PPP financial closure
Best practices in contract management during closure and commissioning

Module 3: Financial Structuring and Due Diligence
Structuring debt, equity, and blended finance for PPP projects
Conducting financial, technical, and legal due diligence
Mitigating financial and operational risks prior to closure
Exercise: Preparing a financial closure checklist for a PPP project
Lessons from global practices in PPP project financing

Module 4: Risk Management and Mitigation Strategies
Identifying financial, operational, and regulatory risks during closure
Mitigation techniques, guarantees, and insurance products
Monitoring risk during the transition from construction to operation
Workshop: Developing a risk mitigation plan for project commissioning
Case study: Risk management in complex PPP projects

Module 5: Project Commissioning and Operational Readiness
Planning and executing commissioning activities
Asset handover and verification processes
Ensuring operational systems and personnel are ready for service delivery
Exercise: Designing a commissioning schedule and operational readiness plan
Lessons from commissioning high-value infrastructure projects

Module 6: Stakeholder Coordination and Communication
Aligning government agencies, investors, contractors, and service operators
Managing stakeholder expectations and public communication
Coordination tools and reporting mechanisms
Workshop: Developing a stakeholder engagement plan for closure and commissioning
Best practices in collaborative project delivery

Module 7: Global Best Practices and Implementation Roadmap
International case studies of PPP financial closure and project commissioning
Developing a roadmap for timely and effective closure and operational handover
Capstone Project: Designing a financial closure and commissioning plan for a PPP project
Emerging trends: digital project management tools, monitoring dashboards, and AI-assisted commissioning
Recommendations for sustainable, risk-informed, and stakeholder-aligned PPP project delivery