Sustainable Infrastructure Financing and Green Bonds PPP Training Course

Module 1: Foundations of Sustainable Infrastructure Financing & PPP Frameworks

ü  Introduction to sustainable infrastructure, SDGs, and climate resilience in project planning

ü  Principles of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs): DBFOM, Concessions, and Availability Payment models

ü  The global landscape of green infrastructure gap and private capital mobilization

ü  Comparative analysis of traditional project finance vs. sustainable project finance

ü  Practical Session: Evaluating sustainable PPP procurement frameworks and project pipeline identification

Module 2: Project Bankability, Risk Allocation, and Value for Money (VfM)

ü  Assessing project bankability, cash flow predictability, and debt service coverage ratios (DSCR)

ü  Comprehensive risk identification, mitigation, and optimal risk allocation matrix in PPPs

ü  Conducting Value for Money (VfM) analysis and Public Sector Comparator (PSC) modeling

ü  Revenue models: User-pays, availability payments, and shadow tolls for green assets

ü  Practical Session: Structuring a risk allocation matrix for a renewable energy PPP project

Module 3: Green Bonds, Social Bonds, and Sustainability-Linked Bonds Frameworks

ü  Overview of labeled bond markets: Green Bonds, Social Bonds, Sustainability Bonds, and SLBs

ü  ICMA Green Bond Principles (GBP) and Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) standards

ü  Key pillars of green bond frameworks: Use of Proceeds, Process for Evaluation, Management of Proceeds, and Reporting

ü  Social impact bonds and sustainability-linked performance targets (KPIs and SPTs)

ü  Practical Session: Draft a Green Bond Framework compliant with ICMA principles for a municipal water project

Module 4: Structuring and Issuing Green Bonds for Infrastructure Projects

ü  The green bond issuance lifecycle: Pre-issuance, structuring, marketing, and post-issuance

ü  Role of external reviewers: Second-Party Opinions (SPOs), verification, certification, and rating agencies

ü  Pricing, greenium evaluation, and investor diversification benefits

ü  Refinancing existing infrastructure assets using green bond proceeds

ü  Practical Session: Simulating a green bond issuance pitch and evaluating an SPO report

Module 5: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Integration and Taxonomy

ü  Understanding international green taxonomies (EU Taxonomy, ASEAN Taxonomy, and national frameworks)

ü  Integrating ESG factors into infrastructure project appraisal and due diligence

ü  Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, and climate risk disclosures (TCFD / ISSB)

ü  Measuring, monitoring, and reporting environmental impact metrics (GHG avoidance, energy efficiency)

ü  Practical Session: Conducting an ESG risk screening and taxonomy alignment exercise for a transport project

Module 6: Blended Finance, De-Risking, and Credit Enhancement Mechanisms

ü  Concepts of blended finance: Combining concessional capital, commercial capital, and philanthropic funds

ü  Credit enhancement instruments: Guarantees, political risk insurance, first-loss equity, and subordinated debt

ü  Public-Private Co-Investment structures and catalytic capital mechanisms

ü  Securitization and asset-backed securities (ABS) for green infrastructure portfolios

ü  Practical Session: Structuring a blended finance capital stack using MDB guarantees to enhance bond ratings

Module 7: Climate Finance, Multilateral Development Banks, and Carbon Markets

ü  Accessing global climate funds: Green Climate Fund (GCF), Global Environment Facility (GEF), and Climate Investment Funds (CIF)

ü  The role of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) in green PPPs

ü  Carbon finance and Article 6 mechanisms under the Paris Agreement

ü  Generating and monetizing carbon credits in green infrastructure projects

ü  Practical Session: Developing a proposal for GCF concessionary co-financing for a climate-resilient energy project

Module 8: Legal, Regulatory, and Governance Frameworks for Green PPPs

ü  Legal and statutory prerequisites for PPP concessions and green finance instruments

ü  Drafting key contractual agreements: PPP Concession Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and Offtake Contracts

ü  Regulatory compliance, disclosure requirements, and greenwashing risk mitigation

ü  Dispute resolution mechanisms and international arbitration in PPP transactions

ü  Practical Session: Reviewing critical legal clauses in a green PPP concession agreement

Module 9: Financial Modeling for Green Infrastructure and Bond Issuance

ü  Building financial models for sustainable PPP projects (IRR, NPV, LLCR, DSCR)

ü  Stress testing financial models for climate physical risks and transition risks

ü  Modeling debt sizing, repayment schedules, and bond coupon structures

ü  Evaluating sensitivity analysis and scenario planning for green revenue streams

ü  Practical Session: Hands-on financial model building and sensitivity stress-testing for a green infrastructure bond

Module 10: Case Studies, Deal Structuring, and Future Trends in Green Finance

ü  Comprehensive case study analysis of landmark green PPP projects and bond issuances globally

ü  Debt-for-nature swaps and innovative sovereign/sub-sovereign sustainability financing

ü  Emerging trends: AI in ESG reporting, digital green bonds, and blue economy financing

ü  Group presentation of capstone green PPP deal structures

ü  Practical Session: Capstone Group Exercise: Structuring, pricing, and presenting a bankable green PPP transaction

About Our Trainers

Our training facilitators are seasoned experts with extensive international experience in public-private partnerships, infrastructure project finance, green bond markets, and sustainable development. They bring a wealth of practical, hands-on knowledge gained from advising governments, multilateral development banks, financial institutions, and private developers across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Each trainer holds advanced qualifications in finance, economics, or law, and possesses a proven track record in structuring bankable PPP transactions and issuing certified green financial instruments.

Quality Statement

Phoenix Training Center is committed to delivering world-class, practical, and impact-driven professional development programs. Our courses are meticulously researched, continuously updated, and designed to meet international educational standards. We adhere to rigorous quality assurance protocols to ensure our training solutions address contemporary industry challenges, comply with regulatory standards, and deliver maximum return on investment for both individual participants and sponsoring organizations.

Tailor-Made Courses

We understand that every organization has unique challenges and opportunities as well as unique training needs. Phoenix Training Center offers tailor-made courses designed to address specific requirements and challenges faced by your team or organization. Whether you need a customized curriculum, a specific duration, or on-site delivery, we can adapt our expertise to provide a training solution that perfectly aligns with your objectives. We can customize this Course to focus on your industry, specific risk profile, or internal stakeholder dynamics. Contact us to discuss how we can create a bespoke training program that maximizes value and impact for your team. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202 or Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com.

Admission Criteria

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ü  Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

ü  Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

ü  What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ü  Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

ü  Course Improvement: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

ü  Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

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Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments a week before the training starts (at least 5 to 7 days before the Training start date) to reserve your seat:

ü  Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, a week before the training starts.

ü  Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

ü  Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

ü  Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

ü  Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

ü  No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Accommodation and Airport Pick-up

For physical training attendees, we can assist with recommendations for accommodation near the training venue. Airport pick-up services can also be arranged upon request to ensure a smooth arrival. Please inform us of your travel details in advance if you require these services. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202.