Pre-Conference Training Masterclass Sets the Stage for Bankable Infrastructure Delivery
Nairobi, Kenya — 11 November 2026 — The 16th Africa PPP Infrastructure Finance, Investment & Partnerships Summit officially kicked off yesterday at Mara 3, JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi, with an intensive, full-day pre-conference training workshop titled: “From Vision to Investment: Preparing Bankable Infrastructure Projects for PPP and Private Sector Financing.”
Designed exclusively for PPP Units, senior government officials, infrastructure development agencies, project preparation facilities, and public sector leaders across the continent, Day 1 focused on closing Africa’s infrastructure financing gap by equipping institutions with practical tools to design, structure, and deliver investment-ready projects across energy, transport, water, urban infrastructure, and digital connectivity.
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Opening & Strategic Context
Following morning registration, the masterclass opened with welcome and introductory remarks from key hosts:
Eng. Kefa SEDA, Director General, Public Private Partnerships Directorate, National Treasury, Kenya
Mahad AHMED, CEO, AMETrade
The workshop brought together heads of infrastructure planning, PPP unit directors, and public investment authorities to address real policy and implementation bottlenecks submitted in advance by African governments.
Comprehensive Masterclass Modules & Key Takeaways
Module 1: Building Investment-Ready Infrastructure Projects
Focus: Understanding the Strategic Foundations of Project Preparation
Facilitated by Maurice PIGAHT and Nyamu GITHAKA (Advisors at GET.invest Finance Catalyst), this opening session unpacked how governments can leverage public investment alongside private capital through blended financing and PPPs. Key areas covered included:
Strategic Planning & Lifecycles: Tools to identify, structure, and deliver viable investments.
Institutional Coordination: Clarifying governance roles across ministries, PPP units, and public investment bodies.
Regulatory & ESG Alignment: Embedding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ESG principles, and climate resilience into legal frameworks.
Case Study Insights: Contributions from Lisa EIFERT (Project Lead Sustainable Infrastructure & Corridors, GIZ) and Angelous KAMANDE (Head of Finance Access Advisory, GET.invest).
Module 2: Developing Strong Infrastructure Project Pipelines
Focus: Identifying, Evaluating, and Prioritizing Infrastructure Projects
Led by Pierre ROLLAND (Chief Executive Officer, Oterrandi, formerly Infra Gestion) and Alicia HERRERA-MASUREL (Head of International Development, Oterrandi), this session tackled one of the biggest hurdles facing African governments: building credible, bankable pipelines. Participants explored:
Project Appraisal & Cost-Benefit Analysis: Applying structured methodologies to prioritize projects with high economic and developmental impact.
Risk Allocation Strategies: Balancing project risks equitably between public and private partners.
Market Sounding: Assessing investor and lender appetite early to shape attractive financing models, backed by case studies across Africa and emerging markets.
Module 3: Structuring Projects and Bringing Infrastructure to Market
Focus: Transitioning from Preparation to Competitive Procurement
Facilitated by Primah ATUGONZA (Principal Legal Counsel and PPP & Infrastructure Sector Lead, African Legal Support Facility - ALSF), this module equipped public institutions to execute transparent, competitive tenders. Core components included:
Investor Due Diligence Readiness: Meeting the financial, legal, and technical standards demanded by lenders before capital commitment.
Output-Based Specifications & Contract Structuring: Designing commercial frameworks that protect public interest while ensuring commercial viability.
Transparent Bid Evaluation: Establishing clear qualification criteria and tender evaluation procedures to maximize value for money.
Module 4: From Financial Close to Implementation
Focus: Delivering Infrastructure Projects Successfully
Concluding the day’s technical deep-dive, Module 4 addressed the critical post-close phase—emphasizing that even the best-structured PPP deals require robust contract management, institutional oversight, and operational governance during execution to prevent failure and ensure long-term service delivery.
Call to Action: Join African & Global PPP Leaders in Nairobi Today (12–13 November)
With Day 1’s capacity-building foundation complete, the Main Summit & Conference is officially underway today, 12–13 November 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi.
African and global PPP experts, government delegations, institutional investors, development finance institutions (DFIs), infrastructure developers, EPC contractors, and transaction advisers are urged to join the ongoing high-level sessions and deal-making forums:
For Governments & Public Project Owners: Benchmark your national project pipelines, engage directly with multilateral lenders (including Africa50, IFC, BII, MIGA, and ATIDI), and showcase bankable projects for technical and financial structuring.
For Global Investors, Financiers & Developers: Gain direct access to curated, closed-door investment opportunities in the Africa PPP Deal Room—covering major Kenyan and regional tenders in ports, energy transmission, Konza’s digital cloud infrastructure, bulk water supply, and healthcare.
For Legal, Technical & Financial Advisers: Connect with sovereign decision-makers and project sponsors ahead of procurement launches and participate in the Technical Site Visits on 14 November 2026.
Secure Your Participation & Connect:
Don't miss the opportunity to shape Africa’s next wave of transformative infrastructure partnerships. Register on-site at the JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi or connect with the organizing team:
Official Summit Portal: www.africappp.com
Direct Registration & Deal Room Enquiries: appp@ametrade.org
Telephone: +44 207 700 4949
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