PPPs IN THE POWER INDUSTRY: REGULATORY, FINANCE AND CONTRACTING METHODS IN AFRICA
It is now a common phenomenon for Governments in Africa to enter into partnerships with the Private Sector in the development of infrastructure for purposes of fueling economic development and improving service delivery. The Energy Sector in Africa has been one of the most recent beneficiaries of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). Delivering modern and reliable power infrastructure is essential to foster economic growth in Africa. Different models of PPPs have been applied in the development of generation and transmission projects. Designing, planning, structuring, implementing and operating such PPPs involves highly tactical expertise, back to back negotiations involving Government Agencies, Engineers, Lenders, Contractors, Regulators, Off-takers, Environmental Management Professionals, Sociologists and Lawyers. This program is intended for Government Advisors, transaction advisors, lenders, professionals working in Power Generation and Transmission Agencies of Government, Auditors, Contractors, Regulators in the Energy, Natural Resource Management, Financial and Planning sectors of Government and entities involved in monitoring the performance of such PPPs. The course participants are expected to gain insight of the regulatory frameworks and legal issues of PPPs; negotiation and drafting PPPs agreements, role of transaction advisors in structuring PPPs, the effective allocation of risks between the Public and Private sectors in such deals in order to ensure financial sustainability and find optimal capital structures that bridge budgetary constraints and deliver best value for money.
PROGRAM CONTENT
•Understanding PPPs models and rationale for opting for PPPs in the Energy Sector
•The Policy and Legislative framework for PPPs – case studies drawn from different African Countries
•Identification of relevant stakeholders in PPPs in Energy Projects
•Understanding the transaction chain in PPPs in the Energy Sector
•Role of Professional Advisors in PPPs transaction chain (Transaction Advisors, Engineers, Financial experts, Lawyers)
•Checklist for negotiation of Public-Private Partnerships in the Energy Sector
•Drafting key clauses in PPPs in the Energy Sector
•Risk – identification, allocation, mitigation and management in PPPs in the Energy Sector
•Understanding the different models of dispute resolution in Energy Power
•Checklist for a bankable PPPs Project in the Energy Sector – A snapshot of Financing Energy Projects
•Handling the Public Procurement Process in PPPs in the Energy Sector
•Understanding the regulatory approval process for PPPs – case studies drawn from different African Countries
•The Mechanics of implementing PPPs Projects in the Energy Sector – a case study of Government’s Implementing Agencies in the Electricity Generation and Transmission arms of the Energy Sector
•Handling value for money audits in PPPs in the Energy Sector – roles and responsibilities of contractors, Project owning entities, project implementers, lenders, Regulators, Government. |
