Understanding Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)


COURSE CATEGORY:
Training

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The objective of this training is to provide participants with essential foundational knowledge and understanding of public-private partnerships. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of PPP definitions, rationale, frameworks, legal and regulatory requirements, project conceptualization, and stakeholder engagement principles necessary for effective participation in PPP projects

KEY TOPICS

  • Definition and Understanding of PPPs as Long-Term Contracts for Public Assets or Services
  • The Rationale for PPPs: Mobilizing Private Capital and Leveraging Private Sector Efficiency
  • Optimal Risk Allocation Principles between Public and Private Sectors
  • PPP Frameworks: Policies, Procedures, Institutions, and Rules Governing Implementation
  • Various PPP Models and Their Applications
  • PPP Conceptualization: From Initial Idea to Project Concept
  • Aligning PPP Projects with National Development Goals
  • Preliminary Feasibility and Needs Analysis
  • Stakeholder Identification and Management
  • Balancing Public Interest with Private Sector Objectives
  • Legal and Regulatory Framework: PPP Laws, Procurement Regulations, and Contract Enforcement
  • Dispute Resolution Mechanisms and Investment Stability
  • Ethical Principles and Standards in PPP Projects

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

  • Ability to define PPPs and understand them as long-term contracts involving shared risks and responsibilities
  • Understanding of the motivations for PPPs, including private capital mobilization and efficiency gains
  • Knowledge of PPP frameworks and their goals: efficiency, value for money, accountability, and transparency
  • Familiarity with the legal and regulatory environment for PPPs, including laws, procurement, and dispute resolution
  • Ability to conceptualize PPP projects aligned with national development goals
  • Competence in conducting preliminary feasibility and needs analysis
  • Skills in stakeholder identification and engagement
  • Understanding of ethical principles and standards governing PPP implementation

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

• Government officers new to PPP projects • Junior procurement and planning officers • Public sector administrators involved in infrastructure development • Private sector professionals seeking to understand PPP fundamentals • Legal and finance officers transitioning to PPP roles (Prerequisites: No prior PPP knowledge required. Basic understanding of public sector operations is beneficial.) Dates: 16th to 20th Mar 2026 (Dar es Salaam), 17th to 21st Aug 2026 (Dodoma). For more information please contact 0712293055 or 0754300495

Offered By : Finance - Directorate of Public Services

OTHER DETAILS

Course Timeline 5 days
Starting at: 16/03/2026 , ends at: 20/03/2026
Cost: 1,000,000

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