PPP project preparation mechanism and Lobito Corridor

• Strategic and financial advisory for the design, structuring and implementation of a PPP preparation funding mechanism
• Focus on applicability of the mechanism to Lobito Corridor (transport, logistics and economic integration)
• Draft of contractual, management and implementation frameworks aiming at proposing a ready to use mechanism

Key Achievements

• Benchmark of 50+ MPPs (Brazil, Tunisia, CEMAC…) highlighting key structuring, governance and sustainability models adapted to Angola’s ecosystem
• Assess institutional options and ensure full alignment with Angola’s PPP legal framework and political strategy
• Financial modelling of MPP scenarios (USD 10–50M envelope), based on the integration of revolving mechanisms options for a targeted pipeline of 15–20 PPPs
• Definition of a sustainable revolving financing strategy combining WB, GoA, DFIs and private investors, with alignment on governance and funding conditions
• Design of a three-tier governance structure and integration of the SOURCE platform for end-to-end project monitoring
• Structuring of the Lobito PPP Pipeline based on project identification, prioritization and filtering with provincial and national authorities

Expertise and added value

• Definition of PPP project selection criteria adapted to Angola’s planning and institutional framework
• Development of internal workflows and instruction tools for project preparation and validation
• Structuring of consultant procurement procedures and standard contracting tools
• Facilitation of coordination mechanisms between DNPPP, MINPLAN and contracting authorities
• Contribution to governance scenario analysis and delineation of stakeholder roles at operational level
• Identification of key risks and mitigation measures related to MPP structuring and deployment