The Reference Guide provides the most relevant examples and resources on key PPP topics and helps readers navigate the substantial body of knowledge that has been generated across the world by practitioners from governments, international development institutions, academia, and the private sector. Explore the online version below or download the full pdf version.
PPP Contract Types and Terminology
This section describes in more detail the range of PPP contract types under the definition of PPP used in this … more
How PPPs Are Financed
Introduces ways that private finance of PPP projects can be structured and highlights points that governments need to… more
Finance Structures for PPP
This section describes in more detail the range of PPP contract types under the definition of PPP used in this … more
Considerations for Government
This section describes in more detail the range of PPP contract types under the definition of PPP used in this … more
The Role of Public Finance in PPPs
This section describes in more detail the range of PPP contract types under the definition of PPP used in this … more
Broader PPP Program Governance
Describes the broader governance of the PPP program—how other entities and the general public participate in the PPP… more
This module provides guidance on each stage of developing and implementing a PPP project—from identifying PPP… more
Identifying PPP Projects
The first step towards a successful PPP is identifying a potential PPP project. Since a PPP is a public investment,… more
Appraising Potential PPP Projects
Potential PPP projects must undergo an appraisal process to ensure that developing and implementing them makes sense.… more
Structuring PPP Projects
Starting with identifying and prioritizing project risks (Identifying Risks) then describing how risks are allocated (… more
Designing PPP Contracts
This section briefly sets out some key considerations—and provides links to tools, examples, and further resources—in… more
Managing PPP Transactions
Describes each of these steps, and provide further resources and tools for practitioners interested in managing PPP… more
Managing PPP Contracts
This section describes four key aspects of putting contract management into practice for PPP projects from establishing… more
Dealing with Unsolicited Proposals
An unsolicited proposal (USP) is a proposal made by a private party to undertake a PPP project, submitted at the… more