News

July 13, 2010, Immediate Release

100 New Professional Certifications Achieved

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3) and WEDC of Loughborough University are honored to announce that 100 professionals have completed the course and essay requirements to achieve one of our three Professional Certifications: Certified Public-Private Partnerships Specialist™, Certified Regulation Specialist™, and Certified Utility Management Specialist™.

Tommy White, Director of IP3, said, “This is an important milestone in the development of the next generation global leaders in PPPs, infrastructure regulation, and utility management. It is also an important testament to the value these certified individuals and their organizations place on the body of knowledge that IP3 and WEDC deliver in these critical development areas.”

Over 2,000 professionals worldwide are actively pursuing their certification. To see a complete list of Professional Certification Graduates and to learn more about the Certification Programs, please visit our website at www.globalcertifications.org or contact us directly at training@ip3.org.

May 6, 2010, Immediate Release

IP3 Now on Facebook

IP3 announced today that it has launched an Institute for Public-Private Partnerships Facebook Page. The IP3 Facebook page will feature rich photos from recent training course activities, information on all IP3 training events (Online, Washington, DC based and On-site), helpful resource links in the areas of Public-Private Partnerships, Regulations and Utility Management, and informative blogs from industry experts.

Heather Burchfield, Communications Manager of IP3, states “Through Facebook, we are able to quickly update IP3’s network of alumni and friends on the latest news and information that may be affecting their organizations. We thank our Alumni who led us to Facebook as a great forum for information exchange and global networking. Our goal is to build a robust ‘friends’ network within Facebook for an enriching experience for all.”

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May 5, 2010, Immediate Release

IP3 Completes First “Training of Trainers” Bootcamp Course

IP3 completed its first one-week course on Training-of-Trainers (ToT) Bootcamp: Essential Planning and Communication Tools for Training Professionally. This course consisted of presentations, case studies, and real-life exercises on how to conduct training needs assessments, plan training courses, prepare effective presentations, and integrate technology into the learning environment. The highlight of the course was the design and delivery of a web-based video presentation by each of the participants. Country representation included the Bahamas, Nigeria, Malawi, and Azerbaijan.

Tommy White, Director of IP3, states, “We were very pleased with the outcome of the training. Participants were able to learn a number of new tools for improving their own design and delivery of training courses. The technology integration, particularly on how to use e-learning methods, was particularly well received. The participants also had a lot of fun putting together their video presentations!”

March 25, 2010, Immediate Release

CARILEC News Announcement

The Caribbean Electric Utility Service Corporation (CARILEC) and the Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3) are pleased to announce a tuition discount program for CARILEC members for online training courses conducted by IP3.

IP3 is an international leader in providing online training to utilities, regulators, governments, and private entities in areas such as: utility benchmarking, tariff modeling/setting, infrastructure regulation, project finance, and public-private partnership planning & modeling. IP3 has trained over 30,000 officials from 175 countries on these issues.

CARILEC, established in 1989, is an association of electric utilities, suppliers, manufactures and other stakeholders operating in the electricity industry in the Caribbean. CARILEC provides industry specific services to enhance the capacity of its members, performs as an Advocate for the electricity industry, supports mutual assistance programmes and coordinates knowledge sharing for its members.

Tommy White, Director of IP3, states, “We are very pleased with our association with CARILEC. The Caribbean electricity sector is in a very dynamic state right now, with a tremendous emphasis on renewable energy initiatives, regulatory policy changes, and private sector participation opportunities. CARILEC is a leading voice in these changes and IP3 is pleased to able assist CARILEC members navigate these challenges by participating in our relevant online capacity building programs.”.

For more information on the tuition discount program for CARLIEC members and a listing of the online courses available from IP3, please contact:

Sophia Laurena Primus
Training Coordinator
Training Services
CARILEC
PO Box CP 5907
Castries, Saint Lucia
Direct Line: 758- 452-8789
Email: slprimus@carilec.org

September 14, 2009, Immediate Release

IP3 Announces 2010 ONLINE Course Schedule

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3) is pleased to announce our 2010 Online Training Course Schedule. In 2010, IP3 will be offering both “group interactive” as well as “self-paced” online courses.

Tommy White, Chief Executive Officer of IP3 states, “IP3 has been a pioneer in offering online training capabilities to global audiences. This highly effective and cost-efficient delivery method has reached thousands of participants. For 2010, we are pleased to be offering, for the first time, self-paced online courses. Participants will now be able to truly take a course on their schedule! Look for more online training innovations to come from IP3 in the coming year.”

For more information about upcoming IP3 courses or general training needs, please contact Lisa Washington, at lwashington@ip3.org

To view IP3's 2010 Course offerings (both classroom and online), please click HERE for a printable PDF version.

August 4, Immediate Release

IP3 Announces 2010 Training Course Schedule for Rosslyn (Arlington) VA Training Facility

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, Inc. (IP3) is pleased to announce our 2010 Training Course Schedule for Rosslyn (Arlington) VA Training Facility. In addition to our regularly scheduled two-week "core" courses offered each year, IP3 is offering several new and exciting additions to the 2010 schedule, including our first ever series of one-week courses.

New course topics in 2010 include renewable energy investment and regulation, environment/climate change, and new infrastructure financing mechanisms. IP3 is also conducting for the first time a one-week comprehensive "train-the-trainers" course for those who are furthering management capacity building throughout their organizations.

Tommy White, Chief Executive of IP3, states, "We are very excited about the new additions to our 2010 training schedule. The world has changed dramatically in the past twelve months. We are investing heavily in upgrading our existing courses and offering new courses to adjust to this new reality. Both our existing alumni and new trainees alike will be very pleased with our changes- new content, new site visits, and a rededication to the high quality learning experience all our alumni have come to know with IP3. Our new training facility, which opened six months ago, has been a big hit with participants this year and we look forward to hosting hundreds of officials in 2010."

For more information about upcoming IP3 courses or general training needs, please contact Lisa Washington, at lwashington@ip3.org

To view IP3's 2010 Course offerings, please click HERE for a printable PDF version.

Since 1994, IP3 has trained over 25,000 officials from 150 countries worldwide. IP3 courses earn continuing education units (CEUs) towards the joint professional certification programs offered by IP3 and WEDC of Loughborough University in public-private partnerships, regulation, and utility management. IP3 is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education Units (IACET) to award authorized CEUs.

March 23, 2009, Immediate Release:

IP3 Completes First Training in New Training Center

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3) is pleased to announce the completion of our first training programs in our new training facility. Tommy White, CEO of IP3 states, “We had over 40 participants participate in two IP3 signature courses that just ended. The overwhelming response has been very positive for the new facility. Everyone was pleased with the overall layout of the facility; convenience to metro, shopping and sightseeing; and of course, the spectacular view of downtown Washington, DC.”

IP3 will be conducting all of its training courses from this facility. The training center is also available for use by other organizations requiring meeting space/training facilities. Please contact IP3 at training@ip3.org for more information.

March 15, 2009, Immediate Release:

Over 80 Participants Have Completed Their Professional Certification Program

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3) and the Water Engineering Development Centre (WEDC) of Loughborough University are pleased to announce that over 80 participants from 35 organizations have successfully completed the requirements of one of the three jointly offered professional certification programs in Public-Private Partnerships, Regulation, and Utility Management.

Tommy White, Chief Executive Officer of IP3 states, “We are very excited that in just a few years to have so many individuals complete their certification programs. The numbers will only continue to increase. We currently have over 1,500 professionals from over 100 countries enrolled. In 2009 – 2010 we expect approximately 300 – 400 officials to complete their certification programs. This is a real testament to the interest in developing a body of knowledge in PPPs, regulation, and competitive utility management. In these challenging global economic times, the skills learned in these areas are more critical than ever”.

For more information on Global Certifications, please visit www.globalcertifications.org.

February 20, 2009, Immediate Release:

IP3’s Global Certification Graduates Speak Out!

IP3 surveyed its Global Certification Graduates as of 2008. The following is a summary of their responses:

• 100% say they would recommend the certification program to professional colleagues
• Over 91% of respondents say their colleagues view IP3’s Certification Program “favorably” or “very favorably”
• Top three reported benefits to being a Global Certification Graduate:

• Increased skills and capability in the subject matter
• Played a significant role in obtaining promotions or new responsibilities
• Expanded breadth of employment opportunities

For more information about our certification programs, please contact registrar@globalcertifications.org

December 10, 2008, Immediate Release:

Updated 2009 Corporate Training Capabilities Now in PDF

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3) is pleased to announce the release of our updated 2009 Corporate Training Capabilities, now available in PDF format.

Tommy White, Chief Executive Officer of IP3 states, "We are delighted to provide our alumni and newcomers to IP3 alike with a comprehensive document of IP3's complete training and capacity building capabilities. With over 25,000 alumni and growing everyday, we wanted to provide readers with both a glimpse of our past as well as a view of our future. Interest worldwide in our core capacity building areas continues to grow as more and more governments recognize the need for public-private partnership (PPP) operational models for service delivery and good regulation to support these initiatives. As the premier provider of such services, IP3 stands ready to help you in your transitions."



For more information about upcoming IP3 courses or general training needs, please contact Lisa Washington, at lwashington@ip3.org.

To view IP3's 2009 Corporate Training Capabilities, please click here.

Since 1994, IP3 has trained over 25,000 officials from 150 countries worldwide. IP3 courses earn continuing education units (CEUs) towards the joint professional certification programs offered by IP3 and WEDC of Loughborough University in public-private partnerships, regulation, and utility management. IP3 is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education Units (IACET) to award authorized CEUs.

August 18, 2008, Immediate Release:

2009 Course Schedule Announced

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3) is pleased to announce the release of our 2009 Course Schedule.

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, Inc. (IP3) is pleased to announce our 2009 Training Course Schedule. The schedule contains many of the anchor courses we have be offering year after year as well as several new courses to adapt to the changing world environment. Several new courses in 2009 include cost-comparator/value for money analysis for PPP project, preparing and negotiating legal agreements on PPPs, and new sector specific courses on PPPs and transportation and PPPs in sustainable (clean) energy. Several new regulation courses focus on the same issues.

Tommy White, Chief Executive Officer of IP3 states, "As we enter our fifteen year of conducting executive management skills training, we see a number of financial, environmental, economic, and political shifts occurring worldwide. Public-private partnership activity is the highest it has ever been as more and more governments realize the necessity of utilizing innovative solutions to address infrastructure, economic, and social needs. Governments are increasingly using effective regulation to enhance accountability of their utilities and to educate the public and government about real costs of service delivery. IP3's training over the years has been a major leader and contributor to these initiatives and we look forward to continuing our good work into 2009."

For more information about upcoming IP3 courses or general training needs, please contact Lisa Washington, at lwashington@ip3.org.

To view IP3's 2009 Course offerings, please click here for a printable PDF version.

Since 1994, IP3 has trained over 25,000 officials from 150 countries worldwide. IP3 courses earn continuing education units (CEUs) towards the joint professional certification programs offered by IP3 and WEDC of Loughborough University in public-private partnerships, regulation, and utility management. IP3 is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education Units (IACET) to award authorized CEUs.

April 3, 2008, Immediate Release:

Updated 2008 Corporate Training Capabilities Now in PDF

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3) is pleased to announce the release of our updated 2008 Corporate Training Capabilities, now available in PDF format.

Tommy White, Chief Executive Officer of IP3 states, "We are delighted to provide our alumni and newcomers to IP3 alike with a comprehensive document of IP3's complete training and capacity building capabilities. With over 25,000 alumni and growing everyday, we wanted to provide readers with both a glimpse of our past as well as a view of our future. Interest worldwide in our core capacity building areas continues to grow as more and more governments recognize the need for public-private partnership (PPP) operational models for service delivery and good regulation to support these initiatives. As the premier provider of such services, IP3 stands ready to help you in your transitions."



For more information about upcoming IP3 courses or general training needs, please contact Lisa Washington, at lwashington@ip3.org.

To view IP3's 2008 Corporate Training Capabilities, please click here.

Since 1994, IP3 has trained over 25,000 officials from 150 countries worldwide. IP3 courses earn continuing education units (CEUs) towards the joint professional certification programs offered by IP3 and WEDC of Loughborough University in public-private partnerships, regulation, and utility management. IP3 is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education Units (IACET) to award authorized CEUs.

August 26, 2007, Immediate Release:

2008 Course Schedule Announced

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3) is pleased to announce the release of our 2008 Course Schedule.

In 2008, IP3 has expanded our course offerings in Washington, DC as well as online to address a number of emerging topics in the international development community. We continue to offer our standard two-week intensive training courses in Washington as well as our six-week and three-week group-interactive online courses.

Tommy White, CEO of IP3, states, "Our 2008 training schedules offers a number of new courses that reflect the changing capacity building requirements of governments, utilities, regulators, and private firms worldwide. In addition to our signature annual course series in public-private partnerships, regulation, and competitive utility management, we are offering new courses in water/electricity demand management, utility review processes, and fiscal planning for governments. We know our alumni as well as prospective participants will be excited and pleased about our 2008 course offerings."

For more information about upcoming IP3 courses or general training needs, please contact Lisa Washington, at lwashington@ip3.org.

To view IP3's 2008 Course offerings, please click hereon IP3's website or for a printable PDF version, please click here.

Since 1994, IP3 has trained over 25,000 officials from 150 countries worldwide. IP3 courses earn continuing education units (CEUs) towards the joint professional certification programs offered by IP3 and WEDC of Loughborough University in public-private partnerships, regulation, and utility management. IP3 is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education Units (IACET) to award authorized CEUs.

January 31, 2007, Immediate Release:

Professional Certifications Obtainable through Distance Learning and Online Training Programs

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3) and the Water Engineering Development Centre (WEDC) of Loughborough University are pleased to announce that our professional certifications (Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist™, Certified Regulation Specialist™, and Certified Utility Management Specialist™ ) are now fully obtainable through distance learning and online training programs offered by the two institutions.

Tommy White, Chief Executive Officer of IP3, states, "Both IP3 and WEDC have been offering distance learning and online courses for years now. We are excited and pleased that we have now reached a 'critical mass' of program offerings that allows participants the option of completing their entire certification program without ever leaving their office or the comforts of home."

For detailed information on how you can complete your professional certification via distance learning and online training, please view the brochure herehttp://www.ip3.org/pdf/IP3_WEDC.pdf

January 14, 2007, Immediate Release:

IP3 is approved by the NASBA to offer CPE credits for "Group Live" Classroom Courses

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, (IP3) is pleased to announce our recent approval by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) to be a sponsor of continuing professional education (CPE) credits for the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.

Developed in 1990, the National Registry of CPE Sponsors is a program offered by NASBA to recognize CPE program sponsors who provide continuing professional education programs in accordance with nationally recognized standards.

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to: The National Registry of CPE Sponsors 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700 Nashville, TN 37219-2417 Web site: www.nasba.org

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is the term used to describe the education activities that assist Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in achieving and maintaining quality in professional services. An explosion of relevant knowledge, ongoing changes and expansion, and increasing complexity of business transactions characterizes the profession of accountancy. To keep up with this dynamic environment requires CPAs to continuously maintain and enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities by participating in training to earn required CPEs.

The names of approved CPE program sponsors (over 1,400) are published in a listing distributed throughout the country via the Internet and in printed format. State Boards of Accountancy and their licensees can refer to this listing to identify and select CPE program sponsors.

Tommy White, Chief Executive Officer of IP3, states, "We are very excited about our approval by the NASBA to offer authorized CPEs to those in the accounting profession. Our classroom courses ("group live") offer a range of financial and managerial topics very relevant to the accountancy community."

For more information on the NASBA and the CPE standards and requirements, please visit their website at www.nasba.org. To learn more about IP3 CPE's program, please go to IP3's Professional Accreditations.

January 13, 2007, Immediate Release:

Contract Award: Prime Contract for the Support for Economic Growth and Institutional Reform- General Business, Trade and Investment IQC (SEGIR -GBTI II IQC)


Through our joint venture company, SEGURA-IP3 Partners LLC, IP3 is pleased to announce the award as a Prime Contractor for the SEGIR GBTI II Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). The SEGIR-GBTI II IQC has a $3,000,000,000 ceiling and runs for five years- from December 2006 - December 2011. The Bureau for Economic Growth, Agriculture, and Trade (EGAT) of USAID is responsible for overall IQC management.
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The primary program objective for GBTI II is to devise and implement robust strategies to promote real economic growth, reduce poverty, graduate transitional countries from aid to trade, promote open competitive markets, develop the private sector, and mobilize private financing sources to supplement and eventually replace development assistance.

SEGURA/IP3 Partners LLC is one of three small business awardees and is eligible for direct selection of Task Orders by USAID missions and the headquarters office.

Tommy White, Chief Executive Officer of IP3 states, "We are very pleased and excited to have been awarded this IQC contract as a Prime Contractor. Given the overall goals/objectives of this IQC, we anticipate USAID missions to make full use of the resources available."

For more information on the IQC contract, please go to http://www.ip3.org/consult/c_global_contracts.htm.

August 21st, 2006, Immediate Release:

2007 Course Schedule Announced

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3) is pleased to announce the release of our 2007 Course Schedule.

In 2007, IP3 will be offering a number of new courses in Washington, DC and online. In addition to our "standard" two-week intensive training courses in Washington and our six-week group-interactive online courses, we will also be offering new "self-paced/self directed" online courses. Details will be available soon.

Tommy White, CEO of IP3, states, "We are very excited about our course offerings for 2007, our new courses. We continue to break new ground in capacity building opportunities for government reform, public-private partnerships, regulatory development, and utility management. Our latest addition of self-paced/self directed online courses will offer our participants and certification enrollees just one more way to take advantage of IP3's capacity building capabilities."


For more information about upcoming IP3 courses or general training needs, please contact Kristen Nicole.

Since 1994, IP3 has trained over 14,000 officials from 150 countries worldwide. IP3 courses earn continuing education units (CEUs) towards the joint professional certification programs offered by IP3 and WEDC of Loughborough University in public-private partnerships, regulation, and utility management. IP3 is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education Units (IACET) to award authorized CEUs.

To view IP3's 2007 Course offerings, please click here on IP3's website or for a PDF version, please click here.

March 8th, 2006, Immediate Release:

PPP Skills and Competency Development
ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMME

The Banking Association South Africa, acting in its capacity as the Secretariat for the SADC Banking Association, and with funding provided by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), has awarded a five-year contract to the Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, Inc. (IP3) to design, develop, and implement on a quarterly basis an intensive six-week skills-based online training programme titled, PPP Skills and Competency Development.

The objective of this programme is to create a replicable and sustainable learning medium that can rapidly train significant numbers of officials from government organizations (national, state/regional, & local), financial institutions, development agencies, the private sector, and other key stakeholders throughout the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region in "public-private partnership" design, modelling, and monitoring. The overall goal of the programme is to leverage capacity building in such a way so as to increase significantly the utilization of public-private partnership models for both domestic and foreign investment in infrastructure and service delivery

Juliet Kairuki, Project Manager of the PPP Project for the SADC Banking Association, states "Given the increasing appetite for private capital to participate in the financing of profitable projects of a long term and capital intensive nature, we are keen to expose as many potential partners to PPP. We are also keen to facilitate the sharing of experiences on a regional basis and are excited that our online training programme is populated with many case studies and examples of experiences from SADC countries that are relevant to PPP. We are confident that our online training programme will contribute to bridging capacity gaps that impede our strategic partners from being able to bring more projects to the market."

The online programme will be conducted entirely over the Internet using a combination of asynchronous and synchronous learning tools. The skills-based programme will consist of six modules, with each module being conducted over a one-week period, and focusing on the following key topics:

• PPP concepts, rationale, and contractual options
• Project appraisal and feasibility studies
• Project finance and investment analysis
• Procurement processes
• Communications and stakeholder relations
• Contract management, monitoring, evaluation, and regulation

Each module contains rich content on the module topic, case studies and simulation exercises to illustrate the content topic, and strategic action plan development by the participants so each can apply what they learn into their own environment. Participants, the course facilitator, and guests will engage each other through weekly posting of assignments and communication using Discussion Board threads, email, and chat room functions.

For a full description of this new program including course dates, sponsors and contact information click here

For a complete press kit in PDF format click here

March 7th, 2006, Immediate Release:

Kristen M. Nicole to Serve as Capacity Building Solutions Manager

Ms. Kristen M. Nicole is joining the IP3 team after service with the United States Peace Corps in Bangladesh where she had first hand experience in array of development projects. Ms. Nicole will work with IP3 training clients and customers worldwide to help identify training needs and develop capacity building solutions with the range of IP3 training products and services available. "I am very fortunate to be welcomed into the IP3 family of alumni and colleagues with such a courteous manner. I look forward to communicating and meeting with IP3 alumni and new participants in the coming months, as well as growing valued relations with our 2006 candidates for certification, and all past, current, and future associates of IP3" says Ms. Nicole.

Ms. Nicole is a graduate of Boston University, where she earned a Bachelor's of Arts and Sciences in International Relations, concentrating in International Economics and Business in East Asia. She has successfully served in range of business administrations, sales, and marketing positions, and is knowledgeable in both Mandarin and Bangla languages. She has lived overseas in China, Japan, and Bangladesh.

Mr. Tommy White, CEO of IP3, states, "We are pleased to welcome Kristen as our new Capacity Building Solutions Manager. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in global development processes and her unique perspective will serve IP3 and our training clients well. As IP3 continues to expand our capacity building products and services, Kristen will play a critical role in that process".

For more information about the Institute for Public-Private Partnerships and the work of Capacity Building Solutions please contact Kristen M. Nicole at knicole@ip3.org, or call (202) 466-8930.

November 15, 2005, Immediate Release:

Contract Award: Prime Contract for the Building Recovery and Reform Through Democratic Governance (BRDG IQC)

Through our joint venture company, Millennium-IP3 Partners LLC, IP3 is pleased to announce the award as a Prime Contractor for the BRDG Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). The BRDG IQC has a $750,000,000 ceiling and runs for five years: from October 2005 - October 2010. The Office of Democracy and Governance of the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA/DG) of USAID is responsible for the overall IQC management.

The primary program objective for BRDG is to provide state-of-the art expertise to promote democratic governance in all stages of political development and focus on the following: reinforcement of the legitimacy of state structure and policies and functions; public management; and strategic planning, policy and institutional reform. Three key USAID initiatives will be served through this IQC: promotion of democratic governance, fragile states, and the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA).I


Millenium/IP3 Partners LLC is the sole small business awardee and is eligible for direct selection of Task Orders by USAID missions and the headquarters office.

For more information on the IQC contract, please go to http://www.ip3.org/consult/c_global_contracts.htm.

October 25, 2005 Immediate Release:

First Enrollees Complete the Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist™ Certification Program

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, Inc. (IP3) and the Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC) of Loughborough University are pleased to announce our first graduates of the jointly sponsored Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist™ certification program:

Ms. Irene N. Muloni
Managing Director
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL)
Kampala, Uganda

Mr. Godwin Brocke
Director
Research, Statistics and Information Management
Ministry of Roads and Transport
Accra, Ghana

Ms. Irene Muloni is an Electrical Engineer with a Masters in Business Administration. Since April 2002, she has been the Managing Director of the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL). Ms. Muloni's final Action Plan (part of the certification requirements) focused on the performance monitoring of the new 20 year Electricity Distribution System contract/concession that UEDCL entered into with Umeme Limited, a consortium between CDC Globeleq of United Kingdom (56% shares) and Eskom Enterprises of South Africa (44%). Ms. Muloni will have an important role in monitoring the new concession agreement.

Ms. Muloni says of her certification experience, "Training with IP3 was very enriching by learning new things and sharing real-life worldwide experiences. Becoming certified is yet another milestone in my quest to become an Internationally recognized PPP Specialist and to contribute towards the betterment of society."

Mr. Godwin Brocke holds a Masters of Engineering in Engineering Management from Cornell University. He has served in various positions in the Ministry of Roads and Transport since 1984 where he is currently the Director of Research, Statistics and Information Management. Mr. Brocke's final Action Plan focused on the development of a PPP Unit within the Ministry of Roads and Transport. "The training on PPP has enabled me to have a new perspective on how governments can effectively utilize the capacities of the private sector to accelerate development and growth in their economies," says Mr. Brocke.

Mr. Tommy White, CEO of IP3, states, "We are very pleased to have these two outstanding individuals be our first 'graduates' of the Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist certification program. We are particularly pleased to see two 'sectors' represented- energy and roads/transport- as this illustrates the applications of PPPs to a variety of sectors. We wish them both the best of success with their careers and professional development."

To become a Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist™, enrollees must earn 24.0 continuing education units (CEUs) in intensive course work, take and pass a written essay examination, and complete a strategic action plan.

For more information on the Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist™ certification program and other certifications programs, please visit: www.globalcertifications.org or contact
registrar@globalcertifications.org

September 12th, 2005, Immediate Release:

2006 Training Schedule Announced

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3) is pleased to announce the release of our 2006 Training Schedule. Over 30 courses will be offered in the areas of public-private partnerships, infrastructure regulation, competitive utility management, and, in our latest addition, public policy & governance.

Our training locations include Washington, DC and Cape Town, South Africa where we will be offering one and two week training course options.

We have also expanded our online course offerings to eight (8) for 2006.

Tommy White, CEO of IP3, states, "We are very excited about our course offerings for 2006. We have added a number of new courses to the 2006 schedule and have made significant updates in our core course curriculum. 2006 will offer both alumni and newcomers to IP3 a wide range of training options."

IP3 courses earn continuing education units (CEUs) towards the joint professional certification programs offered by IP3 and WEDC of Loughborough University in public-private partnerships, regulation, and utility management. IP3 is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education Units (IACET) to award authorized CEUs.

To view IP3's 2006 Course offerings, please visit http://www.ip3.org/t2006/t_workshops_2006.htm on IP3's website or for a PDF version, please click on: www.ip3.org/pdf/2006sched.pdf.

September 12th, 2005, Immediate Release:

New IP3 Catalog of Capacity Building Products and Services Now Available

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3) is pleased to announce the availability of our Capacity Building Products and Services Catalog. This 56-page document contains information on all of IP3's off-the-shelf classroom, online, and customized (onsite) training capabilities and solutions. Details are provided on our course curriculum and content, certification programs, administration and logistics, and processes for accessing IP3 capacity building and consulting services.

Tommy White, CEO of IP3 states, "We are quite pleased with our 'one-stop' catalog. The catalog is organized in a way to provide potential trainees, human resource managers, CEOs, department/ministerial heads, and other training decision-makers with a comprehensive view of what IP3 can do for their organization."

To view IP3's Capacity Building Products and Services Catalog please visit http://www.ip3.org/pdf/2006cat.pdf. To request a hard (printed) copy of the catalog, please email us at training@ip3.org.

July 20th, 2005, Immediate Release:

New Graduates Complete the Certified Regulation Specialist™ Certification Program

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, Inc. (IP3) and the Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC) of Loughborough University are pleased to announce our latest graduates of the jointly sponsored Certified Regulation Specialist™ certification program:

Mr. Fred K. Kaliisa
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
Kampala, Uganda
www.energyandminerals.go.ug

Mr. Charles Baker
Economist
Electricity Regulatory Authority
Kampala, Uganda
www.era.or.ug

Mr. Johnson Kwesigabo
Counsel
Electricity Regulatory Authority
Kampala, Uganda
www.era.or.ug

Mr. Kaliisa has served as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals since 1998. He is responsible for overseeing the organization and operations of the Ministry as well as advising the serving Minister on the role of the Ministry. In addition to these roles within the Ministry, he also oversees operations of the Uganda Electricity Board, Kilembe Mines Ltd, and Kasese Cobalt Company Limited. Before serving in this role he was the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources. An engineer by training, Mr Kaliisa received his M.Sc. from the University of Aberdeen in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Baker has served as an Economist in the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) since June 2002. Before then, he worked as an economist for over 10 years in the Uganda Electricity Board, a company that was responsible for generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Uganda. An economist by training, Mr. Baker holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics from Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, and a Master of Science in National Development and Project Planning from the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Kwesigabo is the Secretary and Legal Council to the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) since 2001. He is also an attorney with Kwesigabo, Bamwine & Walubiri Advocates where he practices corporate law, trade and land affairs. He has served previously as the Company Secretary for the Uganda Telecom Limited and Corporate Secretary for the Uganda Posts & Telecommunications Sector. He received his Masters of Law (LL.M) from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, and his Bachelors of Law (LL.B) from Makerere University in Kampala.

Mr. Tommy White, CEO of IP3, states, "We want to congratulate our latest graduates in the regulation certification program. All three have worked very hard to complete the requirements of the program and we are all very excited and proud of their accomplishment."

To become a Certified Regulation Specialist™, enrollees must earn 24.0 continuing education units (CEUs) in intensive course work, take and pass a written essay examination, and complete a strategic action plan.

For more information on the Certified Regulation Specialist™ certification program and other certifications programs, please visit: www.globalcertifications.org or contact
registrar@globalcertifications.org

January 19, 2005, Immediate Release:

First Participant Completes Regulation Certification Program

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, Inc. (IP3) and the Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC) of Loughborough University are pleased to announce our first graduate of the jointly sponsored Certified Regulation Specialist™ certification program:

Eng. Dr. Frank B. Sebbowa
Chief Executive Officer
Electricity Regulatory Authority
Kampala, Uganda
www.era.or.ug

Dr. Sebbowa has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) since 2001. He is responsible for the overall management and operations of the ERA and serves as the key link between the commissioners and professional staff at the ERA and the many electricity sector stakeholders firstly in Uganda and elsewhere. A professional engineer by training, Dr Sebbowa received his Ph.D. and M.Sc. from Leeds University in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Tommy White, CEO of IP3, states, "We are very excited to have such an outstanding individual be the first person to complete the regulation certification program. Dr. Sebbowa's dedication to developing a comprehensive body of knowledge in the regulatory field is a testament to his own keenness to enhance his knowledge and skills, as well as to enhance the overall regulatory capacity of his organization."

Dr. Sebbowa adds, "Utility regulation is a complex activity requiring a varied but systematic set of skills that must be imparted by competent and experienced professionals. Regulation can no longer be on trial and error basis. That is why practioners of regulation require formal skills development of the type provided by IP3/WEDC. Their structured certification program is rigorous but quite comprehensive. I strongly recommend it to all serious utility regulators. In fact, I would say do not start regulation unless you have been through the IP3/WEDC or an equivalent program."

To become a Certified Regulation Specialist™, enrollees must earn 24.0 continuing education units (CEUs) in intensive course work, take and pass a written essay examination, and complete a strategic action plan.

For more information on the Certified Regulation Specialist™ certification program and other certifications programs, please visit: www.globalcertifications.org or contact
registrar@globalcertifications.org

January 15, 2005, Immediate Release:

IP3 MENA Opens New Offices in Cairo; Hosts IP3 Regional Operations

IP3 MENA, IP3's Egyptian affiliated company for the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) opened this month new and expanded offices in Cairo. The increased office space will provide much needed room to the growing business. Additionally, IP3 MENA's offices will host IP3's regional representative and staff who were formerly working in separate offices. This new co-location of IP3 MENA and IP3's regional staff will ensure greater coordination between the two firms.
IP3 MENA is a specialized consulting and training firm, incorporated as joint stock company in Egypt, offering its services throughout the Middle East/North Africa region. With the international experience of IP3 and the regional experience of its founding partners as its foundation, IP3 MENA provides a balanced perspective to its consultancy and training projects. IP3 MENA was founded to address the unique opportunities and constraints to the economies and governments of the MENA region through innovative applications of the public-private partnership model for participatory, sustainable development and effective models of competition and sector regulation to promote investment and improved service delivery. In its second year of existence, IP3 MENA has already enjoys a reputation for high quality and practical technical assistance and training particularly in the telecommunications and information technology, water and sanitation, solid waste management, energy, housing and transportation sectors.

IP3 MENA is led by a President and governed by a Board of Directors. The President and Board include the following:

Mohamed H. Ashmawi, Eng.
President & Chairman of the Board
Eng. Ashmawi as President and Chairman of the Board of IP3 MENA is the chief executive in charge and responsible for corporate strategy, business development, overall client relations, and corporate partnerships. Eng. Ashmawi also sits on the boards of several other prominent Egyptian consulting and engineering firms. He is a municipal services, utility management, and public-private partnership specialist with more than 30 years experience throughout the MENA region.
Eng. Ashmawi holds a BS degree in mechanical engineering from Alexandria University, a degree in business management, and numerous postgraduate certifications. He is a member of the Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers and other professional associations.


Ahmad H. Gaber, PhD
Board Member
r. Gaber is a professional engineer and a professor of engineering at Cairo University. He has more than 30 years experience in municipal services and specializes in engineering project management and public-private partnerships. Dr. Gaber is also a member of the board of several leading Egyptian consulting and engineering firms.
Dr. Gaber holds BS, MS, and PhD degrees in chemical engineering from Cairo University and an ME degree in biomedical engineering from University of Virginia - Charlottesville. He is a member of the Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers and several other professional and academic associations.


Matthew L. Hensley
Board Member
Mr. Hensley is President and Co-Founder of IP3. He is an economist and a pioneer in the field of public-private partnerships with 20 years experience. Mr. Hensley has advised scores of governments worldwide and has worked extensively in Egypt.
Mr. Hensley holds a BA degree in economics from the University of Colorado, an MA degree in international economics from The George Washington University, Washington, DC, and completed specialized postgraduate coursework in environmental finance at the University of London.


Thomas H. White
Board Member
Mr. White is Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of IP3. He is a capacity building and public-private partnership specialist with nearly 20 years experience gained worldwide. He has worked significantly on IP3 projects in Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait.
Mr.White holds a BA in economics and history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an MBA in marketing from The American University, Washington, DC, and has numerous postgraduate certifications.


Contact IP3 MENA or IP3's Regional Office for the Middle East & North Africa at:

Address:	IP3 MENA 19 Ahmed El Shattoury St. Dokki, Giza, Egypt
Tel:	(202) 336-8624
Fax:	(202) 748-7759

Key Contact Persons:

Mohammed H. Ashmawi: President, IP3 MENA mashmawi@intouch.com

Jeff Wuorinen: Regional representative, IP3 jwuorinen@ip3.org

November 1, 2004, Immediate Release:

IP3 Provides New Demo for Online Courses

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, Inc. (IP3) is pleased to announce a new interactive demonstration of our online training capabilities. This six-minute visual and audio presentation is designed to help prospective human resource managers/directors and trainees alike learn more how IP3 conducts our training over the Internet.

Scott Marburger, Manager of Information and Communication Technology at IP3 states, "For our global training market, using the Internet as a training medium makes tremendous sense. Our online courses offer a highly effective delivery method for participant knowledge development and participant/instructor information exchanges. The overall costs are dramatically less than traditional classroom training as travel and per diem costs are eliminated- something all human resource departments under tight budgets are happy to hear."

To view this demonstration, please click on the following link:
http://www.ip3.org/training/media/Slideshow.swf

For information on the online courses IP3 is offering in 2005, please click on the following link:
http://www.ip3.org/training/t_e_learning.htm

August 1, 2004 Immediate Release:

IP3 Training Catalog with New and Expanded courses for 2004 and 2005

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3) is pleased to announce the release of our new catalog of IP3 training courses taking place from September 1, 2004 through December 31, 2005.

We have several exciting course additions for the upcoming year including new and expanded offerings of IP3's online training, and several new courses in the areas of Public-Private Partnerships, Regulation and Competitive Utility Management.

Tommy White, CEO of IP3 states, "We are very pleased with the response in 2004 to both our new regional courses and online course offerings. For 2005 we will continue to 'decentralize' our course offerings to specific regional locations and expand our suite of online courses to reach a whole new range of middle and senior level government, regulatory, and utility officials."

IP3's training focus for 2004 and 2005 continues to be in the key areas of public-private partnership design and development, regulatory design and implementation, and competitive utility management and reform. All IP3's courses earn continuing education units (CEUs) towards the joint professional certification programs offered by IP3 and WEDC of Loughborough University in public-private partnerships, regulation, and competitive utility management.

For more information or to receive your copy of our training catalog, please feel free to contact Tom Crossan, Marketing Director, Training and Certifications. Tom can be reached at tcrossan@ip3.org, or by telephone 1-202-466-8930.

February 27, 2004 Immediate Release:

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, Inc. (IP3) is pleased to announce the newest addition to our IP3 team. Tom Crossan has joined us as our Marketing Director for Global Training & Certification. Tom comes to IP3 with a diverse background in international training and international exchange programs. Tom will focus on assisting IP3 alumni, clients and new customers in assessing their training and certification needs, while keeping everyone up-to-date on our high quality course offerings in the competitive fields of regulation, competitive utility management, and public-private partnerships.

Tommy White, Chief Executive Officer, states, "We are real excited about bringing Tom on board to help us provide a range of new and more effective communication services to our alumni and training clients. As IP3 enters its 10th year of providing high quality management training, we recognize the challenges that managers and professional alike face in rapidly changing environments. We know that Tom will be an important addition to the IP3 team in helping address those challenges as we continue to evolve our training products and services."

IIP3's training focus for 2004 continues to be in the key areas of public-private partnership design and development, regulatory design and implementation, and utility reform. All IP3's courses earn continuing education units (CEUs) towards the joint professional certification programs offered by IP3 and WEDC of Loughborough University in public-private partnerships, regulation, and competitive utility management. Please feel free to contact Tom if you have any questions on how you can harness the competitive advantage in your industry through advanced training and certification. He can be reached at tcrossan@ip3.org or telephone 1-202-466-8930.

February 12, 2004 For Immediate Release:

USAID Awards IP3 and SEGURA Consulting LLC Prime Contract for SEGIR Privatization II IQC

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, Inc. (IP3) and SEGURA Consulting LLC (SEGURA) are pleased to announce the award, as a prime contractor, of the USAID-funded SEGIR Privatization II Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). IP3 and SEGURA joined forces to create SEGURA/IP3 Partners LLC, a joint venture partnership for this specific contract. Our subcontractors include Chemonics International, Enterprise Resource Group, Inc., Foundation for Enterprise Development, Global Business Solutions, Infrastructure Management Group, Inc., and McConnell International.

The SEGIR Privatization II IQC will focus on providing a full range of pre to post privatization services to USAID missions worldwide through short and long-term technical assistance and training interventions. The ceiling for the IQC is $500,000,000. The key areas of assistance available to USAID Missions and host country recipients worldwide include:

• Asset transfer & restructuring assistance (key focus: divestment, corporate governance, performance contracts, concessions, and LBOs/MBOs)
• Policy & institutional framework development (key focus: regulatory and legal frameworks, trade capacity/competition, sector analysis, IAS, and private association development)
• Post-privatization & competitive markets development (key focus: pension reform, residual asset management, bankruptcy & liquidation, labor impact analysis, and business support services)
• Private provision of public services (key focus: legal/regulatory environment, project financing, performance standards, service delivery partnerships, ICT and management information systems, and Public-Private Partnerships)
• Knowledge management & technical leadership (key focus: program/project evaluation, gender & equity issues, web-based applications, and conferences/seminars)

SEGURA/IP3 Partners, LLC is a qualified small business under this award.

For more information on our services, please contact:

December 16, 2003 Immediate Release:

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, Inc. (IP3) and the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) are pleased to announce the offering of joint training courses in Hyderabad, India for 2004. The courses being offered include the following:

Public-Private Partnership Policies and Strategies: Improving Efficiency and Quality in Public Service Delivery, June 7 - 11, 2004

Structuring PPP Projects in the Collection, Transfer, and Disposal of Solid Waste, August 16 - 20, 2004

Service Delivery and the Poor: PPP Projects and Subsidy Design Issues, August 23 - 27, 2004

All of the courses will be held on the ASCI campus, which includes full training classrooms, lodging, food, and recreation facilities. Tommy White, Chief Executive Officer of IP3 states, "We are very pleased to be working in partnership with one of the most prestigious institutions in India. As national, state and local governments throughout India specifically and South Asia as a whole continue to accelerate the use of public-private partnership programs and models as development tools, we hope the IP3-ASCI team can be right there to help with their capacity building needs."

Each course will be an intensive one-week program that will include presentations by experts, case study analysis, simulation exercises, site visits, and action planning. Enrollment is now open for each course. For further information on each course and to enroll, please visitwww.ip3.org/2004/t_workshops_2004_alt.htm and click on "Location View", then "Hyderabad" to view the course listings.

IP3, headquartered in Washington, D.C. United States, is an international training and technical assistance firm that focuses on fostering public-private partnership, utility reform, and regulation opportunities in the health, social, environmental (water/sewerage and solid waste), transportation, and technology sectors. Since it's founding in 1994, IP3 has trained over 10,000 officials from over 185 countries worldwide. IP3's website is www.ip3.org.

The Administrative Staff College of India (hereinafter "ASCI"), headquartered in Hyderabad, India is a pioneer in post-experience management education in the country. ASCI was set up in 1956 at the initiative of the Indian industry and government. So far, ASCI has provided management education to over 50,000 middle and senior level managers from Indian and international corporate and government sectors. ASCI's website is www.asci.org.in.

October 25, 2003 Immediate Release:

2004 Catalog of Courses

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, Inc. (IP3) is pleased to announce the release of our 2004 Catalog of Courses. IP3 will be offering over 75 courses in eleven locations and in six different languages. One-week and two-week courses will be held in Washington, DC, Cape Town, Dakar, Abuja, Cairo, Cape Town, Hyderabad, Manila, Bogor, Moscow, Toronto, and Buenos Aires.

Tommy White, Chief Executive Officer of IP3 states, "We are very excited about our course offerings for 2004. We have listened to our training customers on two important points: offering more courses locally and in languages other than English. Our goal is to make it as convenient and easy as possible for professionals to receive IP3 training while ensuring the high quality standards one has come to expect from an IP3 training course."

IP3's training focus for 2004 continues to be in the key areas of public-private partnership design and development, regulatory design and implementation, and utility reform. All IP3's courses also earn continuing education units (CEUs) towards the joint professional certification programs offered by IP3 and WEDC of Loughborough University in public-private partnerships, regulation, and utility management.

For more information on IP3's 2004 Catalog of Courses, please visit www.ip3.org/2004/t_workshops_2004.htm. To view a PDF version of the catalog, please go to www.ip3.org/pdf/2004_cat.pdf.

IP3, founded in 1994, has trained over 10,000 officials from 175 countries on all aspects of government and utility reform, public-private partnership modeling, and regulatory management.

April 15, 2003 Immediate Release

IP3 offers first Regional Francophone Training Course in Dakar, Senegal

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships Inc. (IP3) recently concluded its first Francophone regional training course in Dakar, Senegal. The program "Les Partenariats Public-Prive pour les Services et Infrastructures Publics: Planification, Execution et Reglementation" was held April 7-11, 2002. Twenty-six (26) participants from Senegal, Morocco, Cote d'Ivoire, Benin, Niger, Mauritania and Burkina Faso attended this pioneering event. The one-week intensive training course covered the institutional, economic, financial and regulatory issues in planning and implementing public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the water, energy and transportation sectors. Mr. Idrissa Niasse, Director, Planning Department, SENELEC (National Electricity Company) in Senegal says of his learning experience, "We are currently advertising for our second IPP under a BOT. I have gained great insights into what mistakes we should avoid in developing and reviewing the bids and negotiating with the potential awardee, particularly the financial aspects".

One of the highlights of the course was a videoconference with the World Bank office in Washington. Mr. Michel Layec, Lead Energy Economist, AFTEG, discussed best and worst practices for PPPs through several African case studies, namely the rural electrification project in Senegal, the natural gas pipeline between Nigeria and Ghana, and the rehabilitation of the water and electric Sectors in Tchad.

In addition to Michel Layec, the faculty included Alioune Fall (Director - IP3 Africa), Francois Serres (Francois Serres and Associates, Paris), Chrisitan Cucchiarini (Entreprises Generales de France, Paris) and Fabrice Ndjodo (International Finance Corporation, Private Sector Advisory Services).

This was the first in a series of courses IP3 intends to organize in West Africa in French and English this year.

February 5, 2003, Immediate Release

IP3 and WEDC of Loughborough University Announce Joint Accredited Professional Certification Programs

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, Inc. (IP3) and the Water, Engineering and Development Centre of Loughborough University (WEDC/LU) announced today the offering of three joint-accredited Professional Certification Programs in the following disciplines:

• Public-Private Partnerships
• Regulation of Utilities
• Utilities Management

The international collaboration between IP3, located in Washington, D.C., USA and WEDC/LU, located in Leicestershire, UK, to create these Professional Certification Programs was born out of the recognition that education and training plays a vital role in accelerating the modernization and productivity of governments and utilities around the world. The application of "best practices" in management and governance using public-private partnerships, effective regulation, and improved utility management is a central feature of efficient and sustainable economic development. The goal of these landmark accredited Professional Certification Programs is to create a world class standard in public-private partnership, regulation, and utilities management and to provide participants who complete the requirements of each certification with the technical and management tools to effect change at the enterprise, sector, or policy-making level. By completing the courses and earning the accredited credential, graduates will continue to add prestige to the new standard year after year.

Tommy White, Chief Executive Officer of IP3 states, "The necessity of advancing training in these three areas is critical as countries continue to adopt reform-minded and commercial solutions to economic, social, and infrastructure development problems. Our goal with each of the three Professional Certification Programs is to provide structure and standards to the training being offered and to graduate a new class of 'experts' in each of the fields of discipline. We think that IP3 and WEDC/LU offer the perfect combination of skills and reputations to make this standard world class."

Ian Smout, Director of WEDC/LU states, "We are very excited about this Professional Certification Program. Around the world, many utilities, government agencies and departments are going through major changes including an increased customer focus in their business management, and more collaborative working between public sector, private sector and civil society organizations with distinct roles. The success of these changes will depend on the people involved, and this new program will help managers develop their understanding and skills to a high professional level, at the same time clarifying the standards required."

To receive certification, participants will be required to complete a select number of training courses offered by IP3, WEDC/LU and third-party education and training institutions; completion of a comprehensive Strategic Action Plan; and the completion of a written examination. IP3 and WEDC/LU will jointly administer each Certification Program, including admission standards and requirements; the adoption and maintenance of quality standards expected for adult education and training; and course selection guidance and counseling for current and prospective participants.

To receive more information on the requirements, procedures, and standards for each Professional Certification Program please register your contact information here or fax your request to 1-202-466-8934.

Complete information on all three Professional Certification Programs will be available shortly.

The Institute for Public Private Partnerships, founded in 1994, is a global leader in providing training and capacity building on all aspects of public-private partnership transactions, regulatory reform, and competitive utility management. Over 10,000 officials from 175 countries have successfully completed courses conducted by IP3. For more information on IP3, please visit www.ip3.org.

The Water, Engineering and Development Centre of Loughborough University is a leading training and research organization in the application of public-private partnership approaches, regulation, and utility reform, particularly in the environmental sectors. Loughborough University, with its campus in Leicestershire, boasts over 12,000 students and is a leading educational institution in the United Kingdom in the environmental sciences and engineering sectors. For more information on WEDC/LU, please visit: www.lboro.ac.uk/wedc/.

August 15, 2002, Immediate Release

IP3 Announces 2003 Global Commercial Training Schedule

IP3 is pleased to announce its 2003 global commercial training workshop schedule. 2003 will be IP3's 10th year offering global training and education -- the alumni network now stands well over 8,000 officials from 175 countries worldwide. For 2003, IP3 has initiated several important changes our training offerings.

For the first time, IP3 will be offering its commercial "off-the-shelf" courses not only in Washington, D.C. but also in Cape Town, Bangkok, Cairo, Dublin, New Delhi, Dakar, and St. Petersburg. Tommy White, CEO of IP3, states, "Many of our clients and customers for years have requested that IP3 offer our courses on a regional basis so more participants can attend on a more cost effective basis. We have listened to our market and are excited about this new training direction for IP3. Response so far has been overwhelmingly positive."

A second important change to the 2003 schedule involves offering several "advanced" courses in IP3's core training subject areas: regulation, PPP, and project finance. Tommy White again states, "We recognize that our training market is 'moving up the learning' when it comes to PPP project development and regulation. We are now offering, for example, two advanced regulation courses- one solely on managing incentive-based tariff regulation programs and another on overall planning and managing regulatory commissions; one advanced project finance course; and two advanced PPP design and implementation courses. Most of the world has moved past 'the rationale for good regulation or the rationale for PPP' and are focused solely on an implementation mode. Our training is addressing those areas now. We believe this will set us a part from other organizations that try to offer training in our these areas as they continue to offer outdated and basic courses."

For a listing of the 2003 Training Courses, please visit IP3 at www.ip3.org.

April 15, 2002 Immediate Release

IP3 Signs MOU with the Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Services

On February 7th, IP3 signed an agreement with the Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Services (Arab Academy) to offer joint training programs in the Middle East.

This new organizational relationship, which was initiated by former US Congressman Larry LaRocco (D-ID), is designed to leverage both organizations' extensive training and capacity building resources to deliver more courses to many more Middle Eastern participants at affordable rates.

The Arab Academy is an internationally recognized training institution holding diplomatic status and offering accredited continuing adult education courses in Amman, Cairo, Beirut, and Sanaa'. The Academy offers specialized programs in the fields of banking and finance.

IP3 will co-brand several training courses with the Academy in the coming months focused on infrastructure finance, pensions and social insurance reform, and e-government. A full offering of courses will be available later this summer and will be highlighted on the IP3 and Arab Academy websites.

For more information about this new strategic relationship, please contact Tommy White at twhite@ip3.org.

March 15, 2002 Immediate Release

IP3 Signs Collaborative MOU with the National Association of Regulatory Commissioners (NARUC)

The National Association of Regulatory Commissioners (NARUC) has entered into an Memorandum of Understanding with IP3 to further both firm's goal to promote sound regulatory practices to a global audience. Under the scope of the MOU, NARUC and IP3 will initially focus their efforts on providing regionally based training workshops to regulatory bodies and staff in Africa. "This agreement (between NARUC and IP3) is an important step forward to providing regionally-based training for the newly formed regulatory bodies in Africa," said Matthew Hensley, President of IP3. "NARUC serves as a wonderful resource for the burgeoning regulatory bodies while IP3 provides the important institutional resource." Please contact Mr. Alioune Fall (afall@ip3.org) or Mr. Dan Nelson (dnelson@ip3.org) at IP3 or Ms. Erin Skootsky (eskootsky@naruc.org) at NARUC for additional information.

October 15, 2001 Immediate Release

Training Series on Private Sector Participation in Egyptian Water and Wastewater Utilities Recently Completed

In September, a team of senior IP3 trainers implemented the seventh and final module of the Private Sector Participation (PSP) in Egyptian Water and Wastewater Utilities training series in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. For this final workshop entitled "The PSP Project Life Cycle," participants came from three ministries, five central planning bodies, and more than 15 local water and wastewater utilities. IP3 was truly honored to have the opportunity to conduct this training series and would like to thank the following people and institutions for their continued guidance, participation, and assistance throughout the 11-month training program: Dr. Beyaly H. El Beyaly of the Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities; Mr. Anton Dahdouh, Project Manager and Ms. Melanie Sanders-Smith, Chief of Party, of the Development Training 2 Project (DT2) of the Institute of International Education and Training; Eng. Adel Halim and Mr. Timothy Alexander of USAID, and Mr. Tom Allen and Mr. Jerome Donovan of the Legal, Institutional, and Regulatory Reform Project (LIRR2) (the technical consulting project for the training series).

October 15, 2001 Immediate Release

Let's Hear From Our Alumni!

IP3 Alumni, we want to hear from you! Do you have anything newsworthy you would like to share? Progress on your Action Plan? New job or promotion? Would you like to contribute an article to our e-newsletter? Let us know! Contact IP3 at klim@ip3.org with your information. We look forward to hearing from you!

September 20, 2001 Immediate Release

Training Workshop on Public-Private Partnership Policies and Strategies Recently Conducted

In September, IP3 conducted its first comprehensive training program on Public-Private Partnership Policies and Strategies for a global audience. Fifteen participants attended the program from the following countries: Tanzania, Malawi, Romania, India, Russia, Nepal, Zambia, South Africa, Ghana, and Kuwait. Key topics focused on the institutional, legal, regulatory, and financial issues to creating P3 opportunities and projects. A number of techniques were reviewed and applied to a range of sectors, including water, energy, urban planning, housing, health, and solid waste. Mr. Tommy White, Vice-President of IP3, states, "The participants were really into the workshop topics. Everyone was able to gain a tremendous amount of knowledge from the training sessions and site visits, and it really showed in their action plans. Interestingly, one the major themes that evolved in the participants' action plans was the need to increase significantly the overall institutional capacity of government to manage and monitor public-private partnership programs. We at IP3 see this as a continuing trend worldwide as governments try to manage and monitor the P3 process more effectively."

IP3 will be offering this course again from May 13 - 24, 2002.

August 15, 2001 Immediate Release

IP3's Training Workshop Schedule for 2002 is Announced

IP3 is pleased to announce our training workshop schedule for 2002. 2002 will be IP3's 9th year offering global training and education -- our alumni network now stands well over 8,000 officials from 175 countries worldwide. Next year's management training workshops include 13 courses in the following areas:

• Water Infrastructure and Environmental Management
• Energy and Power Infrastructure
• Public-Private Partnership Policies
• E-Government and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Contract Compliance
• Project and Infrastructure Finance
• Eco-Tourism

IP3 is very excited about our course offerings for next year. We have responded to the market by consolidating our training programs into a number of core sectors and issues, while adding several new training courses in eco-tourism and ICT. Mr. Matthew Hensley, President of IP3, states, "Looking ahead, 2002 will certainly be an interesting year for the global training market. We anticipate a continued robust market for public-private partnership-related training as more governments than ever are adopting P3 programs as the model for development."

August 1, 2001 Immediate Release

IP3 Receives IACET Accreditation for Providing CEUs

IP3 is pleased to announce that we are now an Authorized Provider of the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) to award Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for all our off-the-shelf, on-site/customized, regional, and e-learning training products and services. IACET is the internationally recognized continuing education accreditation and certification agency that sets the criteria, guidelines, and universal standards for awarding continuing education units (for more information on IACET or CEUs, please go to our Training section of the website or directly to www.iacet.org).

Mr. Tommy White, Vice-President of IP3 states, "Being recognized as an authorized provider of CEUs by IACET gives IP3 a real competitive edge in the international training market. With the IACET 'stamp of approval', firms and organizations can be assured of a high standard of quality that goes into the planning, management, and evaluation of IP3 training products and services. Since many firms and government agencies require their managers and staff to earn official CEUs as part of their on-going job requirements or to obtain promotions, our courses are an excellent vehicle to satisfy many, if not most, of their training requirements."