First session of the team of specialists on PPPs, ECE, Geneva, 28-29 Feb. 2008 UN Development Account Project on PPPs R. Alexander Roehrl Transport and Tourism Division UNESCAP
UNESCAP region 62 member countries and associate members 60% of world population Work on PPPs at ESCAP: PPPs for (transport) infrastructure development Pro-poor PPPs Investment promotion
Contents 1. ESCAP framework 2. Project concept 3. Outputs to-date 4. Planned events 5. Collaboration and Conclusion
UNDA Project: Public-Private Partnership Alliance Programme for Capacity Building in Infrastructure Development and Provision of Basic Services led by Transport and Tourism Division of ESCAP jointly with ECE (Europe) and ECA (Africa) three year project provides some funding for ECE activities (ToS)
Situation analysis 1. Problem tree (causes effects) 2. Objective tree End Increased number and investment in, and efficiency of PPP projects Improved operating environment and government capacity Means Awareness for conducive environment Institutional mechanism: Global PPP Alliance, Regional & national networks Training and resource facility 3. ESCAP framework for the promotion of PPPs in infrastructure and services (3 tracks)
3.2 PROBLEM TREE Problem tree Limited number of PPP projects and questionable efficiency of PPP projects Effects Problems in regulating PPP projects and strategic management of PPP programme Lack of interest in PPP projects Difficulties in PPP project implementation Deficiencies in operating environment and lack of capacity in Governments to promote, develop, operate and manage PPP projects Lack of awareness at the policy-making level concerning PPP Lack of institutional mechanism for capacitybuilding, information sharing and absence of project development facility Lack of easily accessible relevant information and knowledge on PPPs Causes Unassessed state of PPP-readiness Lack of knowledge concerning specific requirements (legal, regulatory, etc.) Lack of cooperation between agencies involved in implementing PPP projects Lack of cooperation between government agencies and training institutions Suitable capacity-building materials and other training materials are not readily available Figure 2: Problem tree
Objective tree
ESCAP framework for the promotion of PPPs in infrastructure and services
Project design Sustainable capacity of Governments to promote, develop, operate and manage PPP projects. Expected accomplishments Global PPP Alliance and regional and national networks Availability of training materials and improved capacity PPP-readiness assessment and action plans (selected) Easy access to PPP-related information. Strategy = ESCAP framework Proposed activities Preparation of resource materials Case studies and good practices PPP web site On-line training courses PPP Alliance and networks Inter-regional and regional meetings Country-level workshops and meetings Support to networking activities Database on PPP projects. Impact: Increased investment and successful PPP projects Inputs
Project activities to date 1. PPP readiness tool 2. Training materials 3. Website 4. Conferences 1. Knowledge sharing and capacity building on promoting successful PPPs in the UNECE region, Israel, 5-8 June 2007 2. see next slide Now in reverse order..
Seoul Declaration on PPPs for infrastructure development in Asia and the Pacific Country commitments including on good governance High-level expert group meeting Business Forum Ministerial Conference www.ppp2007.org
www.unescap.org/ttdw/ppp/
www.unescap.org/ttdw/ppp/ countryinfrastructurereports.html 24 countries (12 updates in 2007). Also available as Wiki.
Training materials Project process
means ESCAP training materials available Training materials Project process + UNDP (energy and water) (Partnerships Victoria) n.a. Only 2 case studies Online courses almost ready n.a. general intro + concession contracts (India)
Draft online learning course Introductory courses for self-learning & Moderated courses (with others; Moodle)
Sample tests
Excel files for PPP assessment
Output: 11 spider diagrams Average results for each category Social Dimension PPP Process: Post Selection PPP Process: Project Selection Macroeconomic Environment 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% Business Climate Financial Environment Legal Environment PPP Capacity Legal and Regulatory Provisions PPP Policy Framework Government Domestic private sector International private sector
Planned project events in 2008 1. Country and subregional meetings: 1. South Asian (July Sept. 2008) 2. South-East Asia (July Sept. 2008) 2. Regional meetings: 1. ECE conference, Moscow, 6-7 Oct. 2008 2. ECA conference in Africa 3. Interregional conference, Bangkok (?), after the regional meetings; 4. Europe - Asia exchange on PPP experiences to be organized by ECE and ESCAP?
Conclusion 1. Project outcomes to be sustained 2. Collaboration, ToS, Toolkit 3. Thank you to all contributors! Do you want to work with Asia? 1. Training materials 2. Cooperation in training (on- and off-line) 3. Participation in conferences/meetings 4. Expert advice, resource person 5. Study visits, support for networking 6. Donor support
Thank You www.unescap.org/ttdw/ppp escap-ttd@un.org roehrl.unescap@un.org