New Delhi : World Bank President Ajay Banga on Friday launched the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Beginner’s e-Course in a significant step towards fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors in infrastructure capacity-building.
Senior Finance Ministry officials, including Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor, were present on the occasion.
The PPP e-course is an infrastructure-focused capacity-building programme jointly undertaken by the Infrastructure Finance Secretariat, Department of Economic Affairs and the World Bank.
The course intends to give people who are eager to comprehend and contribute to the dynamic field of PPPs in India a foundational understanding and set of insights.
The five modules that make up the PPP course cover the key components of the project lifecycle, such as an overview of PPPs, how to identify PPPs, how to structure projects, how to tender and implement PPPs, and how to monitor PPP project aspects. This will support the planning and execution of fruitful PPP projects in the nation’s various infrastructure sectors.
Infrastructure is a catalyst of economic growth and an important focus area for the government. It requires both the public and private sector to work together to meet the requirements of infrastructure development.
Successful delivery of PPP infrastructure projects and other infrastructure initiatives require robust capacity building to ensure effective planning, execution, and maintenance. Continuous learning and adaptation remain crucial for meeting the dynamic challenges within infrastructure development, emphasising the necessity for ongoing training efforts.
The course lasts for seven hours and fifteen minutes, but it can be completed at your own pace. To enroll in the course, one does not need to have any prior PPP experience.To guarantee accessibility for a large audience across the nation, the course is offered online. Self-paced modules are included to accommodate a range of schedules and learning preferences.
Learners who successfully complete the e-Course will be awarded a certificate attesting to their understanding of PPP fundamentals.
Read More
World Bank retains Cambodia’s growth forecast at 5.5% in 2023
