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R. Alexander RoehrlTransport and Tourism Division
UNESCAP
UN Development Account Project on PPPs
First session of the team of specialists on PPPs, ECE, Geneva, 28-29 Feb. 2008
UNESCAP region62 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 analysis1. Problem tree (causes effects)
2. Objective tree
3. ESCAP framework for the promotion of PPPs in infrastructure and services (3 tracks)
Improved operating environment and government capacity
Institutional mechanism:
Global PPP Alliance,Regional & national
networks
Awareness for conducive
environment
Training and resource facility
End
Means
Increased number and investment in, and efficiency of PPP projects
Problems in regulating PPP projects andstrategic management of PPP programme Lack of interest in PPP projects Difficulties in PPP project implementation
Deficiencies in operating environment andlack of capacity in Governments to promote,develop, operate and manage PPP projects
Lack of institutional mechanism for capacity-building, information sharing and absence of
project development facility
Lack of awareness at the policy-making levelconcerning PPP
Lack of easily accessible relevant informationand knowledge on PPPs
Unassessed state ofPPP-readiness
Lack of knowledgeconcerning specific
requirements(legal, regulatory, etc.)
Lack of cooperationbetween
governmentagencies and
training institutions
Lack of cooperationbetween agencies
involved inimplementing PPP
projects
Suitable capacity-buildingmaterials and other training
materials are not readilyavailable
Effects
Causes
Figure 2: Problem tree
3.2 PROBLEM TREE
Limited number of PPP projects and questionable efficiency of PPP projects
Problem tree
Project designSustainable 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.
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.
Inputs
Impact: Increased investment
and successful
PPP projects
Strategy = ESCAP
framework
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…..
www.ppp2007.org
Seoul Declaration on PPPs for infrastructure development in Asia and the Pacific
High-level expert group meetingBusiness Forum
Ministerial Conference
Country commitments including on good
governance
www.unescap.org/ttdw/ppp/countryinfrastructurereports.html
24 countries (12 updates in 2007).Also available as Wiki.
Training materials Project processmeans „ESCAP training materials available“
+ UNDP (energy and water)
(Partnerships Victoria)
general intro + concession contracts (India)
n.a.
n.a.
Only 2 case studies
Online coursesalmost ready
Draft online learning course
Introductory courses for self-learning & Moderated courses (with others; Moodle)
Average results for each category
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
MacroeconomicEnvironment
Business Climate
Financial Environment
Legal Environment
Legal and RegulatoryProvisions
PPP Policy Framework
PPP Capacity
PPP Process: ProjectSelection
PPP Process: PostSelection
Social Dimension
Government Domestic private sector International private sector
Output: 11 spider diagrams
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?
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
Conclusion1. Project outcomes to be sustained
2. Collaboration, ToS, Toolkit
3. Thank you to all contributors!