Under the UN Development Account project entitled "Towards integrated national financing framework (INFF)," UNCTAD, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the Ministry of Finance and National Planning of Zambia (MFNP), is organizing an online capacity-building course on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for Zambia. Building on the previous workshops held in-person in Zambia in February 2024, this online training course is designed to enhance the technical knowledge and practical skills of Zambian government officials involved in PPPs, particularly staff from the PPP Unit of the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, as well as representatives from contracting authorities.

The course aims to further strengthen institutional capacity by providing targeted training on the structuring and implementation of well-prepared and sustainable PPP projects, with a focus on transport projects. In particular, the course will focus on the development and use of financial models for PPP projects, taking into account the roles and responsibilities of the PPP Unit and contracting authorities in Zambia. Additionally, the course will explore how the Government of Zambia could benefit from establishing a project preparation facility to support the development of sound PPP projects.

The course is delivered in five online sessions of two hours each. The sessions will combine theoretical discussions with practical, hands-on exercises to ensure that participants acquire both conceptual knowledge and practical skills. The course will also include interactive exercises to develop and analyze financial models for PPP transport projects.

By deepening participants' understanding of financial modeling, risk management, and project structuring, this training will contribute to the Government of Zambia’s ability to design and implement PPPs projects that are financially viable, environmentally sustainable, and socially inclusive.