Standard provisions announcement and Amendment of contracts
Standard provisions announcement and Amendment of contracts
Legal & Institutional Frameworks in Africa: A comparative analysis
This Brochure aggregates the data present in the PPP Country Profiles that were developed by the ALSF. When providing examples on a country basis, both civil and common law jurisdictions were reviewed and samples were provided on a regional basis, to bring case studies from the Central, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Africa regions. When relevant, a distinction is also made between Anglophone, Francophone, and Arabic- speaking countries in Africa.
PPP Contract Management
The reference tool is a guide that builds on global research into projects and the lessons that can be learned from their performance throughout construction and operations. It provides practical advice for public officials responsible for the management of PPPs after financial close.
World Bank Guidance on PPP Legal Frameworks
This Guidance is intended for governments who wish to include public-private partnerships in their toolkit of methods for delivering infrastructure assets and services. It explains why a suitable PPP legal framework is essential and describes mechanisms for designing and implementing such framework. This Guidance sets out the main aims of and requirements for a PPP legal framework, while recognizing that there is no "one size fits all" solution.
UNCITRAL Model Legislative Provisions on Public-Private Partnerships
The Legislative Guide and the Model Legislative Provisions cover the main issues relevant to the establishment of a favourable legal framework for PPPs. The various chapters provide information on:
(a) The guiding principles for a legal framework for PPPs, the administrative coordination and the scope of authority to enter into PPP contracts;
(b) Project planning and preparation, including the carrying out of economy and efficiency studies but also a thorough assessment of the fiscal, social and environmental impact of the project;
Checklists for Key Legal/ Drafting Issues in PPPs and sample clauses
When preparing or reviewing PPP project documents, having access to specific checklists can help ensure that important legal and contractual issues are thoroughly considered:
Sample TORs by Project
Find a compilation of sample Terms of Reference by sector or project type.
Energy-Efficient Street Lighting PPPs
Street lighting is an essential public service typically provided by public authorities at the sub-national and municipal level. Cities are increasingly investing in energy-efficient street lighting systems to replace or enhance their outdated systems. While reliable and bright public lighting reduces accidents and crime and allows for economic activity after sunset, modern energy-efficient street-lighting technology can also lower energy consumption as well as operation and maintenance costs significantly. Many different models have been developed world wide to deliver energy-efficient street lighting projects, including public-private partnerships. This section looks at sample contracts, bidding documents, policies, laws and regulations, and other tools related to street lighting projects.
Benchmarking Period Checklist and Sample Wording
You can also download a word version of the Benchmarking Period Checklist.
General
A benchmarking period enables the operator to establish, with the participation of the awarding authority, the base case for performance and asset condition during a preliminary phase of the project. The disadvantages are that: -
Example of an Alternative Dispute Resolution Clause
The Parties will attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute or claim arising out of or in relation to this Agreement through negotiations between a director of each of the Parties with authority to settle the relevant dispute.