Format: Live instructor-led online training via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

Public Investment Management and Infrastructure Financing Training Course

Course Introduction

The Public Investment Management and Infrastructure Financing Training Course is designed to equip public sector professionals, infrastructure planners, finance officers, project managers, and policymakers with advanced knowledge and practical skills in public investment planning, infrastructure financing, fiscal sustainability, and strategic project management. The course focuses on strengthening public investment governance, improving infrastructure financing mechanisms, enhancing project appraisal systems, and promoting sustainable economic development through efficient public expenditure and infrastructure investment management.

This comprehensive training explores modern approaches to public investment management, including capital budgeting, project feasibility analysis, public-private partnerships (PPPs), infrastructure procurement, debt financing, sustainable infrastructure development, and integrated financial management systems. Participants will gain practical expertise in infrastructure planning, investment prioritization, economic and financial analysis, contract management, procurement governance, and monitoring and evaluation systems for large-scale public investment projects.

The course further examines emerging trends in digital infrastructure financing, green infrastructure investment, climate-resilient public projects, artificial intelligence in investment analytics, smart city financing, and innovative funding mechanisms. Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, participants will strengthen their competencies in investment decision-making, financial governance, infrastructure project performance management, and sustainable public sector development planning.

Course Objectives

1. To strengthen understanding of public investment management and infrastructure financing frameworks
2. To enhance skills in infrastructure planning, capital budgeting, and investment prioritization
3. To improve competencies in project appraisal, feasibility analysis, and financial modeling
4. To develop expertise in public-private partnerships and infrastructure financing mechanisms
5. To strengthen knowledge of procurement governance, contract management, and compliance systems
6. To improve skills in fiscal sustainability, debt management, and public expenditure control
7. To enhance competencies in monitoring, evaluation, and infrastructure performance management
8. To strengthen understanding of digital financial systems and infrastructure investment analytics
9. To equip participants with practical skills in sustainable and climate-resilient infrastructure financing
10. To promote transparency, accountability, and strategic governance in public investment management

Organization Benefits

1. Improved efficiency in public investment planning and infrastructure financing
2. Enhanced financial accountability and transparency in infrastructure projects
3. Strengthened project appraisal and investment decision-making systems
4. Improved procurement governance and contract management practices
5. Enhanced fiscal sustainability and strategic resource allocation capabilities
6. Better monitoring and evaluation of public infrastructure investments
7. Increased operational efficiency through digital investment management systems
8. Strengthened institutional capacity for sustainable infrastructure development
9. Improved risk management and compliance in public investment projects
10. Enhanced readiness for future infrastructure financing and economic development challenges

Target Participants

• Public investment and infrastructure planning officers
• Ministry of finance and treasury officials
• Project managers and infrastructure development professionals
• Government accountants and auditors
• Procurement and contract management officers
• Public-private partnership (PPP) specialists
• Economists and fiscal policy analysts
• Monitoring and evaluation professionals
• Urban development and transport planning officers
• Development partners and donor-funded project staff
• Environmental and climate finance specialists
• Senior public sector managers and policymakers

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Public Investment Management and Infrastructure Financing

1. Principles and concepts of public investment management
2. Infrastructure financing frameworks and governance systems
3. Public investment planning and national development strategies
4. Capital budgeting and resource allocation methodologies
5. Institutional and regulatory frameworks for infrastructure investment
6. Case study on public investment reforms and infrastructure governance

Module 2: Infrastructure Planning and Project Identification

1. Infrastructure needs assessment and strategic planning techniques
2. Project identification and prioritization methodologies
3. Socioeconomic impact analysis and investment alignment strategies
4. Stakeholder engagement in infrastructure development planning
5. Environmental and social safeguards in project planning
6. Case study on infrastructure planning and project prioritization systems

Module 3: Project Appraisal and Financial Modeling

1. Feasibility studies and infrastructure project appraisal methodologies
2. Cost-benefit analysis and economic evaluation techniques
3. Financial modeling and investment return analysis systems
4. Sensitivity analysis and project risk assessment methods
5. Infrastructure project financing structures and investment analysis
6. Case study on project appraisal and financial decision-making processes

Module 4: Public-Private Partnerships and Innovative Financing

1. Public-private partnership (PPP) models and financing frameworks
2. Infrastructure concession agreements and contract negotiation techniques
3. Blended finance and infrastructure investment funds
4. Bond financing and capital market instruments for infrastructure projects
5. Innovative financing mechanisms for sustainable infrastructure development
6. Case study on PPP implementation and infrastructure financing success stories

Module 5: Procurement Governance and Contract Management

1. Public procurement systems and infrastructure procurement regulations
2. Tendering procedures and supplier evaluation methodologies
3. Contract administration and infrastructure performance monitoring
4. Procurement compliance and anti-corruption financial controls
5. E-procurement systems and digital procurement governance
6. Case study on procurement governance and infrastructure contract management

Module 6: Fiscal Sustainability and Public Expenditure Management

1. Fiscal policy and infrastructure financing sustainability frameworks
2. Debt financing and public debt management for infrastructure projects
3. Public expenditure analysis and infrastructure budgeting systems
4. Fiscal risk assessment and contingency planning methodologies
5. Value-for-money analysis and expenditure efficiency strategies
6. Case study on fiscal sustainability and infrastructure investment management

Module 7: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Infrastructure Performance Management

1. Monitoring and evaluation frameworks for public investment projects
2. Infrastructure project performance indicators and measurement systems
3. Results-based management and accountability frameworks
4. Project reporting and expenditure tracking systems
5. Impact assessment and infrastructure outcome evaluation techniques
6. Case study on monitoring systems and infrastructure performance improvement initiatives

Module 8: Digital Transformation and Infrastructure Investment Analytics

1. Digital public investment management systems and IFMIS applications
2. Data analytics and business intelligence for infrastructure planning
3. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in infrastructure management
4. Artificial intelligence in project forecasting and risk analysis
5. Real-time infrastructure monitoring and reporting dashboards
6. Case study on digital transformation and smart infrastructure investment systems

Module 9: Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Financing

1. Green infrastructure financing and sustainable development frameworks
2. Climate-resilient infrastructure planning and investment strategies
3. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles in infrastructure projects
4. Renewable energy financing and low-carbon infrastructure systems
5. Climate risk assessment and adaptation financing mechanisms
6. Case study on sustainable infrastructure financing and climate resilience initiatives

Module 10: Risk Management and Compliance in Public Investment Projects

1. Infrastructure investment risk identification and mitigation strategies
2. Compliance monitoring and governance accountability systems
3. Fraud prevention and financial control mechanisms in infrastructure projects
4. Legal and regulatory compliance frameworks for public investments
5. Crisis management and operational resilience planning
6. Case study on infrastructure risk management and compliance governance

Module 11: Leadership and Strategic Governance in Infrastructure Development

1. Strategic leadership in public investment and infrastructure governance
2. Institutional capacity building and organizational transformation strategies
3. Stakeholder communication and participatory infrastructure governance
4. Ethical leadership and transparency in public investment systems
5. International best practices in infrastructure financing and governance
6. Case study on leadership and governance transformation in infrastructure development

Module 12: Future Trends and Innovation in Public Investment Management

1. Future trends in infrastructure financing and smart investment systems
2. Smart cities and intelligent infrastructure development models
3. Blockchain and digital innovation in infrastructure financing transparency
4. Emerging technologies shaping public investment governance
5. Building resilient and future-ready infrastructure financing institutions
6. Case study on innovative infrastructure investment systems and sustainable development

General Information

1. Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.
2. Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.
3. Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.
4. Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).
5. Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.
6. Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.
7. Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.
8. Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.
9. Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.
10. Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.
11. Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.
12. Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.
13. Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.
14. Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.