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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTOPP517

Training on Public–Private Partnership (PPP) in the Road Sector

Learn to structure, finance, and manage road PPP projects, including risk allocation and contract management.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) have become a key model for financing, constructing, and maintaining road infrastructure. This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills to design, implement, and manage road sector PPP projects effectively. It covers legal frameworks, financial structuring, risk allocation, contract management, and dispute resolution, with real-world case studies illustrating successful and challenging PPP projects.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Government officials and policymakers in transport and infrastructure

  • Project managers and engineers in road construction projects

  • Finance and investment professionals involved in PPP projects

  • Legal and contract professionals in the infrastructure sector

  • Consultants, advisors, and development agency representatives working in public infrastructure

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

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

  • Understand PPP models and their application in road infrastructure

  • Structure and finance road sector PPP projects effectively

  • Allocate and manage risks between public and private partners

  • Navigate legal, contractual, and regulatory frameworks

  • Use case studies to apply lessons in planning, implementation, and dispute management

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to PPPs in Road Infrastructure

  • Definition, principles, and types of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs)
  • Benefits, challenges, and success factors in road infrastructure PPPs
  • Overview of stakeholder roles in PPP project delivery
  • Case Study: Successful highway PPP project in Kenya
  • Practical: Identify key factors influencing PPP success in a road project

Module 2: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks

  • National and international PPP legislation and policy frameworks
  • Contractual obligations, procurement processes, and compliance requirements
  • Governance structures for PPP implementation
  • Case Study: Legal challenges in a cross border road PPP project
  • Practical: Review a sample PPP contract for compliance and risk issues

Module 3: Financial Structuring of PPP Road Projects

  • Funding sources, financial models, and private vs public financing structures
  • Cost benefit analysis, value for money assessment, and revenue mechanisms
  • Financial viability and sustainability of PPP road projects
  • Case Study: Financing a toll road using blended PPP funding models
  • Practical: Design a financial structure for a hypothetical PPP road project

Module 4: Risk Management in Road PPPs

  • Identification, allocation, and mitigation of technical, financial, political, and environmental risks
  • Use of insurance, guarantees, and performance bonds in PPP arrangements
  • Risk sharing mechanisms between public and private partners
  • Case Study: Risk allocation in a large scale expressway project
  • Practical: Develop a risk mapping and mitigation plan for a PPP road project

Module 5: Contract Management and Performance Monitoring

  • Roles and responsibilities of public and private sector partners
  • Monitoring performance standards, reporting, and compliance enforcement
  • Ensuring service delivery quality and contract adherence
  • Case Study: Contract management in a highway maintenance PPP
  • Practical: Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework for a PPP project
Impact

Where the change lands

Organization Impact

  • Enhanced ability to structure, finance, and manage PPP road projects

  • Improved risk management and contract compliance

  • Increased efficiency in delivering sustainable road infrastructure

  • Strengthened collaboration between public and private stakeholders

Individual Impact

  • Mastery of PPP frameworks and best practices in the road sector

  • Skills to assess financial, technical, and legal aspects of PPP projects

  • Ability to negotiate, manage, and resolve PPP contractual issues

  • Enhanced credibility and professional growth in infrastructure project management

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

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No. The course provides foundational and advanced concepts suitable for beginners and practitioners alike.

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Public–Private Partnership (PPP) in the Road Sector in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.