The guide highlights the ground-level regulatory and policy questions that must be answered by electricity regulators, rural energy agencies, and ministries to promote commercially sustainable investments by private operators and community organizations. Among the practical questions addressed is how to design and implement retail tariffs, quality of service standards, feed-in tariffs, and backup tariffs. The guide also analyzes the regulatory implementation issues triggered by donor grants and so-called top-up payments.

Enhance your expertise in implementing infrastructure projects through public-private partnerships (PPPs) and explore international certification opportunities in this field.

APMG International Certified PPP Professional (CP3P) programme

The WBG Infrastructure Finance Academy is actively collaborating with universities, development partners and governments to share lessons learned and real-world examples in the field of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). This section offers a rich and supportive learning environment through an interactive learning journey, available both an in-person and virtually.

PPP Hot Topics

This section share resources on various industry sectors where Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) play a crucial role. Each sector offers unique challenges and opportunities for PPPs due to differing legal, regulatory and investment considerations: 

Power Sector

This stage follows the structuring, appraisal, and detailed preparation of the PPP project. In this section, you will find materials and resources focused on managing PPP contracts, including guidance on monitoring and enforcing contract requirements, as well as managing the relationship between public and private partners. It also provides training resources on key topics such as dispute resolution, refinancing, contract termination, and dealing with disruptions.

A public-private partnership (PPP) project typically involves financing from multiple sources, combining equity from the project company's shareholders with debt from banks or other financial instruments such as bonds.

This section provides materials on risk allocation and explores the various layers of public sector involvement and government support in PPP projects.

Understanding and implementing a systematic process is crucial for preparing bankable Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. 

Public-Private Partnership's (PPP) are compex long-term transactions affected by many areas of law, and a transparent and accountable legal and regulatory framework is necessary to build sustainable projects in line with public interest. This section offers comprehensive guidance on PPP projects, including resources on PPP contracts and practical advice on structuring and drafting key contractual clauses.

When planning and developing infrastructure projects, it is crucial to consider the existing legal, regulatory and social environment of the country: