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PPPs for the Poor
The link between delivering infrastructure to the poor and improved health and educational outcomes and increases in productivity is generally accepted. However, basic infrastructure is often not…
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Examples of Policies of International Contractors Promoting SMEs
It should be noted that many large international contractors will also have a diversity or inclusion policy that includes use of SMEs where possible. Some samples of such policies are below.Skanska…
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Sector-Specific Laws and Regulations Promoting SMEs/Local Content
To find more examples, visit Laws and Regulations on Inclusion of SMEs in PPPs or download the summary of sample provisions here.BrazilReference: Decreto 7888 de 15 de Janeiro de 2013 (Portuguese)…
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Laws and Regulations Generally Promoting SMEs/Local Content
Listed below are some sample laws and regulations that promotes SMEs or Local Content :HondurasSierra LeoneSouth AfricaFind more examples at the Laws and Regulations on Inclusion of SMEs in PPPs…
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Promotion of SMEs/Local Content in Public Procurement Laws and Regulation
Visit Laws and Regulations on Inclusion of SMEs in PPPs for more examples or download the summary of sample provisions here. AustraliaReference: Victorian Industry Participation Policy…
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Promotion of SME Participation in PPP Laws and Regulation
For more examples, go to Laws and Regulations on Inclusion of SMEs in PPPs or download the summary of sample provisions here.ArgentinaReference: Regulation for the Promotion of the Private…
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Examples of Policies that Incorporate Existing Operators into New PPPs
This situation is quite common in the transportation sector, especially in where a new transportation system such as bus rapid transit is created. Examples of countries that have had to face this…
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Bidding Documents and Contractual Provisions regarding inclusion of SMEs in PPPs
AustraliaReference: Victorian Industry Participation Policy (VIPP) Model Clauses for Request for Tender and Contract documentsThese sample provisions are for use by the public sector in tender…
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Laws and Regulations on Inclusion of SMEs in PPPs
Also included are examples of laws and regulations supporting local content, which often has the effect of also supporting SMEs. SME inclusion or local content provisions relating to PPPs can be…
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SMEs and PPPs
Among the many benefits that PPPs can bring, PPPs can build local capacity and expertise (resulting in more cost efficiencies), encourage increased competition, and create opportunities for broader…
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Energy-Efficient Street Lighting PPPs
Sample Contracts, Clauses and Bidding DocumentsBrazil:Belo Horizonte - Concessão administrativa para a prestação dos serviços de iluminação pública no Município de Belo Horizonte incluídos o…
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Gender & Water and Sanitation Projects
Integrating Gender Across the PPP Project CycleMultinational Development Banks (MDBs) as well as bilateral and national development banks and many other leading development organizations have a…
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Gender & Transport Projects
Integrating Gender Across the PPP Project CycleMultinational Development Banks (MDBs) as well as bilateral and national development banks and many other leading development organizations have a…
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Gender & Energy Projects
Integrating Gender Across the PPP Project CycleMultinational Development Banks (MDBs) as well as bilateral and national development banks and many other leading development organizations have a…
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Sector-Specific Materials
The extent to and way in which gender considerations could be incorporated into the design and implementation of an infrastructure project to promote gender inclusion depend at least to some degree…
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Key Topics Across Infrastructure Sectors
Strengthen Women's Role in Community EngagementCommunity engagement is part of the greater stakeholder engagement process of a PPP. If the community engagement process can build broad community…
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Applying a Gender Lens throughout the PPP Project Cycle
1. Integrating Gender in the PPP Legal and Regulatory FrameworkGender equality and women's empowerment can be addressed in many ways in the PPP legal and regulatory framework. The PPP legal…
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Gender Equality & PPPs
The development and upgrading of infrastructure through public-private partnership (PPP) projects can significantly improve the availability and quality of essential infrastructure services, which in…
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Guarantee and Risk Insurance Products Provided by International Financial Institutions
Visit the section on Risk Mitigation Mechanisms for general information on the topic.Links to Guarantee and Risk Insurance ProductsWorld Bank GroupWorld Bank Group Guarantees MatrixWorld Bank…
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Agreements for Renewable Energy Projects: Power Purchase Agreements
A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) specifies the contract between two parties: a) the seller, who generates electricity,and; b) the buyer, who is looking to buy electricity. It defines all the terms…
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Government Guarantees
Valuing LiabilitiesGovernments need to assess the type of support provided to a project. Direct liabilities can be easily assessed and budgeted as and when the relevant liabilities fall due. For…
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Risk Mitigation Mechanisms
Hedging and Futures ContractsSome financial risks can be shared through financial instruments known as derivatives, futures contracts or hedging. For example, exposure to foreign exchange risk can be…
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Risk Allocation
Risk Allocation in Public Private PartnershipsA number of key risks must be identified, allocated, and managed to ensure successful financing and implementation of a PPP project. These risks will…
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Key Issues in Developing Project Financed Transactions
Certainty of Revenue StreamAs noted above, the project is unlikely to generate revenue until the operations period and so it is going to be key to lenders and other investors that the revenue stream…
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Project Finance – Key Concepts
Typical Project Finance StructureThe typical project financing structure (simplified for these purposes) for a build, operate and transfer (BOT) project is shown below. The key elements of the…