Urban Infrastructure Development and Transport PPPs Strategy Training Course

Module 1: Metropolitan Growth Dynamics and Urban Fragility

ü  Structural analysis of global urban trends and rapid urbanization patterns

ü  Mitigating challenges arising from urban density, informal expansion, infrastructure fragility, and spatial inequality

ü  Institutional frameworks and governance structures in multi-jurisdictional metropolitan areas

ü  Assessing municipal infrastructure deficits and service delivery gaps in high-density cities

ü  Practical Session: Conducting an urban vulnerability and infrastructure deficit mapping exercise for a rapidly growing metro area

Module 2: Integrated Urban Land Use and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

ü  Aligning urban spatial master plans with high-capacity transport corridors

ü  Principles of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD): Density, diversity, and design around transit hubs

ü  Regulatory frameworks: Zoning flexibility, floor area ratio (FAR) incentives, and air rights

ü  Regenerating urban centers through integrated transport and real estate developments

ü  Practical Session: Designing a TOD master plan framework incorporating mixed-use zoning and public mobility access

Module 3: Strategic Planning for Urban Transport Systems

ü  Multimodal transport network planning: Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT), and Metro systems

ü  Demand forecasting, traffic origin-destination modeling, and capacity optimization

ü  Last-mile connectivity strategies, non-motorized transport (NMT), and active mobility integration

ü  Digitalization in urban mobility: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS)

ü  Practical Session: Evaluating transport modal selection criteria and building a high-capacity corridor feasibility matrix

Module 4: Foundations of Public-Private Partnerships in Transport

ü  Core PPP models in urban transport: Concessions, DBFOM, Availability Contracts, and Management Agreements

ü  Comparing traditional public procurement with PPP project delivery mechanisms

ü  Assessing Public Sector Comparator (PSC) benchmarks and Value for Money (VfM) indicators

ü  Feasibility analysis: Technical, legal, economic, and commercial viability frameworks

ü  Practical Session: Building a Value for Money (VfM) model to compare traditional procurement against a transport PPP

Module 5: Project Finance and Structuring for Urban Transport PPPs

ü  Project finance architecture for capital-intensive transport assets

ü  Structuring the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV): Equity, mezzanine, and senior debt capital stacks

ü  Revenue mechanisms: User-pays tariffs, availability payments, shadow tolls, and viability gap funding (VGF)

ü  Financial metrics for lenders: Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR), Loan Life Coverage Ratio (LLCR), and Equity IRR

ü  Practical Session: Building a 20-year financial cash flow waterfall model for a urban toll road or light rail concession

Module 6: Risk Allocation and Contractual Frameworks in PPPs

ü  Systemic risk identification: Construction, demand/ridership, political, regulatory, and force majeure

ü  Designing optimal risk allocation matrices across public authorities and private developers

ü  Key legal agreements: Concession Agreements, Direct Agreements, EPC, and O&M contracts

ü  Managing demand risk: Guarantees, revenue risk-sharing mechanisms, and minimum revenue guarantees (MRG)

ü  Practical Session: Drafting a comprehensive risk allocation matrix for an urban Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) PPP transaction

Module 7: Land Value Capture and Municipal Infrastructure Finance

ü  Mechanisms of Land Value Capture (LVC): Tax increment financing (TIF), developer exactions, and betterment levies

ü  Monetizing municipal assets, air rights, and commercial concessions at transit terminals

ü  Sub-national borrowing, municipal green bonds, and credit enhancement facilities

ü  Blended finance strategies combining multilateral development bank funds with private capital

ü  Practical Session: Structuring a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) model to fund surrounding infrastructure through value capture

Module 8: Environmental Resilience, Climate Adaptation, and Low-Carbon Mobility

ü  Climate risk assessment for urban infrastructure: Flooding, extreme heat, and sea-level rise

ü  Transition strategies for zero-emission public transit fleets (Electric Buses and Hydrogen Rail)

ü  Decarbonizing urban mobility and qualifying for international climate finance (GCF, Carbon Credits)

ü  Nature-based solutions for resilient urban drainage and transport corridor protection

ü  Practical Session: Developing a climate adaptation and low-carbon transition plan for a public transit fleet

Module 9: Stakeholder Governance, Social Inclusion, and Informal Transit Integration

ü  Integrating informal transport operators (minibuses, paratransit) into formal PPP transit networks

ü  Universal accessibility standards, gender-responsive transport design, and social equity

ü  Stakeholder engagement, public consultations, and managing community displacement

ü  Social impact assessments and resettlement action plans (RAP) in urban infrastructure

ü  Practical Session: Structuring an informal operator integration strategy and compensation framework for a new transit corridor

Module 10: Procurement, Financial Close, and Performance Management

ü  Competitive tendering processes: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP)

ü  Negotiation strategies, bid evaluation, and achieving successful financial close

ü  Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), availability standards, and penalty deduction regimes in O&M

ü  Contract management, handback requirements, and dispute resolution mechanisms

ü  Practical Session: Simulating a PPP concession agreement negotiation and designing KPI deduction regimes for O&M performance

About Our Trainers

Our training faculty consists of senior urban planners, transport economists, and PPP transaction advisors with over 15 years of international experience across Africa, Asia, and global markets. They have led major municipal infrastructure projects, advised ministries of transport, and structured complex project finance deals for multilateral development agencies. The trainers bring real-world transactional experience, combining academic rigor with practical execution insights.

Quality Statement

Phoenix Training Center is committed to providing top-tier professional development and executive education. As part of our high-quality urban development training courses, this program is continuously updated to incorporate cutting-edge global best practices, emerging financial structures, and climate resilience frameworks. We maintain strict quality control standards across instructional design, case material selection, and workshop facilitation to ensure a high-impact learning experience.

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

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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.