INTRODUCTION
The specialized unit is situated under the office of the Permanent Secretary due to the creation of the Public Private Partnership unit in line with the directive of the former Head of Service of the Federation in November 2012 to avoid bureaucracy and unnecessary delays.
FUNCTIONS OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP MATTERS
- Identifying, prioritizing, selecting and developing framework for Public-Private Partnership Projects
- Assessing the current status and performance of key infrastructure in the all sectors
- Assessing the policy, legal and institutional environment for involving the private sector in the provision of infrastructure
- Evaluating projects in the capital budget and suggesting those that can be undertaken through PPP
- Ensuring that all PPP projects are included in the mid-term expenditure framework for continuity
- Undertaking financial and credit risk assessment in all PPP transactions
- Assessing, evaluating and managing post-contract activities
- Assisting policy makers in developing the required strategies for increased private sector participation in infrastructure service, including contract monitoring
- Any other assignment relevant to the functions of the unit assigned by the management