3rd Annual PPP in CEE and SEE Summit June 6, 2010

Event summary:

The economic crisis has changed the project finance landscape significantly. Not only did it affect the availability of funds for new projects, but it also reduced the willingness of all stakeholders to take on new risks. International financial institutions have gained a new weight in co-financing projects, while the public sector has been feeling a renewed pressure to involve the private sector in infrastructure development. Despite the continued challenges in legal, financial and political matters, PPP’s have been a reliable, proven and stable revenue source for the private sector, and an effective vehicle of infrastructure delivery for the public sector.

So, what exactly does the new situation look like, and how can all the players in the market benefit from it? How can the private and the public sectors establish new, profitable and successful partnerships under the changed conditions? Join other public and private sector experts in thought-provoking sessions to help refine your strategy for this brave new world.

WORKSHOP SESSIONS (7th June)

Several workshops during this day will provide an interactive platform designed to assist participants in acquiring practical skills and knowledge about the relevant areas. All presenters are industry professionals, with extensive experience. The sessions are structured in a way to provide a useful experience to both public and private sector attendees.

WORKSHOP #1: “Structuring Effective PPP Units” led by Stephan Schmitt-Degenhardt, United Nations Development Programme, Policy Specialist, Private Sector Development

• Increasing expertise in the public sector

• Efficient and effective operation of PPP Units

• Building partnerships

WORKSHOP #2: Accessing European Funds", led by Paris Kokorotsikos, EuroConsultants, CEO

• JESSICA – establishing and operating urban development funds

• Accessing EU funds for non-EU projects

• Combining structural funds with private financing

• Complying with strict EU requirements

• Risk allocation practices under IFI involvement

WORKSHOP #3: “The Complexity of Constructing a PPP”, led by Peter Snelson, ATKINS, Director, Transport Solutions Highways & Transportation

• Developing the PPP

• Inter-relationships within the PPP

• Who is involved/important

• What needs to be done

WORKSHOP #4: “Legal Problems & Dispute Settlement”

• Changing legal landscape

• New PPP laws and what they mean in practice

• Specific regulations for dispute settlement

• Dispute settlement provisions at different stages of the project

Key topics:

• Hear about current and planned projects in the region


• Discover the new opportunities following the crisis


• Explore financing options


• Discuss lessons and strategies with public and private sector decision makers


• Acquire practical know-how at the workshop day

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