PPP Center
June 22, 2012
An orientation workshop on local public-private partnership (PPP) project development has been set in September 2012 by the Philippine PPP Center for the local governments in the Zamboanga Peninsula Region of Mindanao.
“The PPP Program vigorously pursues capacity building for local governments to enable them to develop PPP options for local development projects,” said Eli Ricote, PPP Center Director for Capacity Building and Knowledge Management.
In collaboration with the NEDA and DILG Regional Offices in Zamboanga, the training will provide LGUs in the region basic understanding and practical knowledge in selecting and developing viable PPP projects. During the training, the PPP Center will also discuss its services aimed at helping LGUs pursue local PPPs. Aside from trainings, the Center can also provide project development support to selected LGU projects through technical assistance or the Project Development and Monitoring Facility (PDMF).
The PDMF is a revolving fund that finances pre-investments studies, including preparation of feasibility studies, drafting of bidding documents, and assistance during the bidding process until financial close. Given the revolving nature of the PDMF, the cost of the project preparation would have to be reimbursed by the winning project proponent.
To date, the PPP Center has conducted seven regional trainings on PPPs. It has also developed a LGU PPP Manual that includes three volumes on PPP concepts and framework, project preparation and development, and a compilation of template documents and sample projects on PPPs at local level. Sample project templates featured are shopping center and public market, government administrative center, and water supply system.
