SRI LANKA: PPP Capacity Building in Sri Lanka and Identification of Project Pipeline

The government of Sri Lanka sought to deepen its ability to manage the PPP process while also putting in place sound policies and a robust institutional framework. PPIAF support contributed to the establishment of NAPPP, the country’s PPP unit, including its organizational structure and position within the government. PPIAF support fed into the preparation of a PPP policy, PPP guidelines, and a screening tool to select and prioritize projects in line with global best practices. Targeted capacity building sessions, supported by on-the-job training, enabled NAPPP to get hands-on experience in identifying and developing a potential PPP pipeline. These skills proved useful for preparing PPPs for infrastructure and social services projects under a World Bank-assisted loan. These included a 300-megawatt power plant, an elevated expressway, an integrated fare collection system, and social housing. Today NAPPP actively contributes to PPP development in Sri Lanka. These activities led to the approval of a $25 million loan led by World Bank Group teams to further develop the PPP framework, for example, by strengthening the institutional framework and building capacity. It also provides support, including feasibility studies and transaction advice, to move selected PPPs towards commercial closure.

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