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Alumni Testimonials “The training programs at IP3 are well structured and packaged with theoretical and practical course materials delivered by instructors who give due attention to participants with different backgrounds. IP3's state of art learning facilities and logistic support made the environment very conducive to learning. I strongly recommend the IP3 courses on PPPs to Government officials and staff of Multilateral Banks.” Almaz Almine “The IP3 course in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Strategies, Methods and Project Structuring Techniques provided a comprehensive overview of the uses and applications of PPP, well-adapted to the developing and emerging world context, through inputs from highly-experienced professionals in the fields of economics, finance and legal issues. Perhaps most importantly, the course allowed a very open and participative dialogue between lecturers and participants and provided a great opportunity to meet with public sector officials from Africa and Asia. I have no doubt it shall prove to be a very worthwhile investment to help us assist our clients for the development of PPP solutions, notably in the transport and water sectors. I'm sure I will be visiting IP3 again in the near future..!!” Ian Jennings Participant in the course Public-Private Partnership Strategies, Methods and Project Structuring Techniques Fundamentals of Infrastructure Project Finance, August 10 - 21, 2009 “As someone who holds a business management post in a consulting engineering firm, I decided that I needed a better understanding of the infrastructure life cycle, particularly the project finance aspects of infrastructure planning. Currently I am head of Arup’s Management Advisory Services Africa- this unit is charged with providing institutional, transaction advisory as well as financial advisory services to the client base of Arup; extending the firm’s value chain and overall service offering. Understanding the core drivers of infrastructure finance is critical for me to provide the most effective support to our technical units. The course, Fundamentals of Infrastructure Project Finance, was a solid start to my professional development in this area. The materials used were written clearly, with a solid particle base to them. The online format was very seamless to use with quick and direct links to both instructors as well as fellow students. In particular, the feedback system/process was extremely useful, allowing for quick, honest and constructive feedback on views and assignments submitted. In a very short space of time I felt that my understanding of the fundamentals had increased measurable, allowing me to apply my learning immediately in my professional capacity. In short, this was one of the most valuable and effective online/professional development courses I have ever taken.” Garrett Matthews Participant in the online course Fundamentals of Infrastructure Project Finance, May 6 – June 19, 2009 "Even though I completed my certification as an IP3 Certified Regulation Specialist™ in March 2009, I plan to continue taking IP3 courses, both on-line and on-site. I believe that IP3 trainings are of great value in providing the regulatory tools needed to confidently make decisions in my profession. The IP3 staff is courteous and professional and provide a training program that is second to none. I must also confess that the location of the Training Center is wonderful and boasts a view of the Washington bureaucrats from the classroom!" Sirili Massay Participant in Designing Legislative, Institutional, and Regulatory Frameworks (LIR) for Successful PPPs, March 9 – 20, 2009, Washington, DC “Prior to taking IP3’s Online Training Course, PPP Skills & Competency Development, I had only basic ideas about what PPPs are and how well developed PPPs are in most parts of the world. I developed an interest in the course when I heard about the launch of a PPP policy by the Zambian Government in November 2008..I must thank Dr. Francis Ndilila, Chairman of the PPP Working Group of the Zambian Government, who recommended that I visit the IP3 website to explore capacity building training." The six weeks of interaction with the Online Course Facilitator, Kathleen Booth and course participants from around the world has enriched my understanding and appreciation of PPPs. I now feel very confident in my ability to share this new knowledge in capacity building to both public and private sector employees and decision makers. The short duration and intensity of the course kept me fully engaged, The weekly assignments encouraged me to search for additional information to supplement the course material. I must say, this course was a small investment that will certainly repay me for many years to come. IP3’s PPP Skills & Competency Development Online Training has been a whole new experience for me, and I've already started encouraging some of my colleagues to consider taking it. I’m also considering taking the Project Officers Management Skills Development Online course to compliment my new knowledge base.” Diana Njovu Participant in the online course PPP Skills and Competency Development, February 4 – March 20, 2009 “I am truly excited and speechless about the invaluable knowledge I gained from IP3's Online Course, PPP Skills and Competency Development. I want to thank IP3 for their guidance and patience throughout the course. I believe that the skills that I have acquired will not only benefit me greatly in my career but also my country, Lesotho, as it is in the process of introducing PPPs in various sectors, including the water sector. I am already recommending other people in my country to register!” Ms. Mamaseko Mashinini-Lefothane
Participant in the online course PPP Skills and Competency Development, February 4 – March 20, 2009 “IP3's online training course on PPP Skills and Competency Development was comprehensive, rich in content and practically relevant. Not only did the course provide me with technical knowledge on PPPs, but it also gave me an opportunity to learn from the experiences of my course mates. This course gave me an opportunity to evaluate Tetra Tech India's current PPP capabilities and enabled me to set attainable goals for the future. Moreover, the course was fun, and the virtual classroom structure made it convenient for working professionals like me. Altogether, it was a pleasure taking this course. The great work by the IP3 team is appreciated!" Satish Malik Participant in the online course PPP Skills and Competency Development, February 4 – March 20, 2009 On Participation in the IP3 Training Program - 1808-WA Public Private Partnership in Health, Education and Social Services "I attended the IP3 course on Public Private Partnership in Health, Education and Social Services, in Washington DC. I attest to the huge amount of knowledge I acquired during the two weeks intensive training by specialists in various fields and the academia. This has made a whole lot of difference on my job as Senior Advisor, PPP (Social Sector). I will gladly attend other IP3 courses to become a Certified PPP Specialist and I do not hesitate to recommend IP3 programs to professional colleagues, top managers and PPP practitioners in different fields" Imaga Idika I would to like to express my thanks to the
Institute for imparting training on designing Legislative, Institutional and
Regulatory Frameworks for Successful Public-Private Partnerships in Washington
from 09-20th June, 2008, in a skilled and organized manner. I am also grateful
to the Institute for making our stay comfortable. Anand Kumar Participant in Designing Legislative, Institutional, and Regulatory Frameworks (LIR) for Successful PPPs, March 9 – 20, 2009, Washington, DC On Participation in the IP3 Training
Program - 1811-WA "Auditing and Financial Review of Regulated
Utilities Carl Duncan "This is one of the best trainings I have
attended (Demand Management in Water and Energy). A comprehensive
course outline on Demand side management, delivered by highly experienced
professionals, complemented by study visits to relevant establishments to see
the applications of the theoritical concepts, to me, makes the IP3 course
package outstanding. Dr.Tony Akah "Participating in workshop Advanced
Issues in Telecommunications Regulation during December 3-14, 2007, was not
only a new experience for me but an excellent opportunity for the enhancement
of my telecommunications knowledge. IP3's faculty were all experts with
tremendous experience, professionalism and human values. IP3's training
methodology was a very valuable and important element of this workshop as it
encouraged interactive discussions between the participants through exchanging
their experience and opinions concerning the course topic matters being
discussed. Rudolf Papa "Having been able to take the several
courses at IP3 and becoming a Certified Public Private Partnership Specialist
enables me to find answers developing- or emerging economies are looking for
when confronted with problems regarding sustainable economic development."
Andojo Rusland "Due to heavy demands placed on modern professionals, lack of full time availability in a formal learning institution tends to limit skills and career development prospects. Online learning is therefore a handy career progression tool, as it mixes work and learning environments. The benefits would be incomplete if I didn't mention the cost and budget saving it provides, the flexibility of study times, and of course the opportunity to share diverse multinational experiences amongst the participants." Henry Sakala (Zambian) "The PPP Project Officer's Management
Skills Development online training programme is a must for any Public Officer
entrusted with, or anticipating being entrusted with, the responsibility of
managing a PPP project. The modules clarify all the important steps necessary
to actually manage and administer the key PPP phases: project inception and
feasibility, procurement, project development, and project delivery, whilst not
forgetting the importance of exit provisions. The modules illustrate what can
go wrong with projects, as well as how to plan for successful ones, by
analyzing actual case studies in a variety of sectors. The programme also
trains the participant to use a useful planning and monitoring tool for
designing your own project management "checklist" of required actions."
Dr. Kishore Baguant "The online programme on PPP Skills and
Competency Development has been very interesting, educative and useful-
it's coverage was nice and good for all participants to share our experiences
in PPP management. It was very lively and interactive to all participants and
indeed a good platform for networking. I believe the knowledge/skills acquired
during the programme will improve my performance in managing PPPs. Siegfried Kuwite "My Involvement in the recent IP3 course on
PPP Skills and Competency Development has certainly helped me to better
support my company, Singapore Utilities International Pte Ltd, in designing of
winning PPP proposals in water infrastructure for our international clients in
Asia. I can really say that this was one of the best courses I have been joined
in the past. “ Dr. Paul Stefan Klose IP3 is a leading change agent for creating
win-win options for the delivery of basic municipal services. Its strength is
based on the staff’s in-depth knowledge regarding the concept and their
hands-on experience with PPP projects, over the spectrum of service sectors, in
various countries. They teach a complete framework for the establishment of
innovative public private partnerships in any context or situation. Mike Botha The course (Fundamentals of Utility
Tariffs - Online) is an excellent one and provided me with a clearer
understanding of the process and issues of tariff setting. Jacqueline Cameron The entire two weeks for the Advanced
Issues in Telecommunication Regulation course have been terrific in all
respects, be it course content, its presentation, lively classroom discussions
and of course the liberty to pursue the individual formats of learning.
Hem K. Pande Advisor
(Industry) "I have done both online and classroom IP3
courses on regulatory issues. The experience was beyond my expectations in both
cases. R. Manyame "Having participated in two of IP3´s online courses (PPP and Infrastructure Finance) I have to express that never before learning was that fun and never before I have had such a number of interesting classmates. I greatly enjoyed the fruitful discussions with finance specialists from all over the world. I think this is the most outstanding feature of IP3 courses that no other institute can provide." Franz Wanzenboeck "Congratulations to you for the delivery of an excellent online course (Theory and Options of PPP)! I will be interested in further online courses you might offer in the future." Leksono Subanu On behalf of 15 participants from the CEB who participated in IP3's first ever ONLINE course on Fundamentals of Regulation: "Thank you very much for the excellent quality of the materials of the course (Fundamentals of Regulation, Online) and the fluidity of its structure. We really had a very good opportunity to understand the fundamentals of regulation and explore real cases where regulation succeeded and failed in various countries." "The level of the course content and the comments from both participants and the course facilitator were excellent." Triboohun Gunnoo "Of all the courses I have been on since joining the Office of Utilities Regulation three years ago, I can confidently say that IP3's Public Awareness and Stakeholder Consultation for PPP and Privatization Programs ranks among the best. It was my first and so far only IP3 course, but I look forward to getting reacquainted with the staff and that optimal level of professionalism that exists within the organization. I returned to Jamaica bubbling and bursting with new ideas. Money well spent!" David A Geddes "Being in the water sector and working with low-income groups in the peri-urban areas, I found the programme on Serving the Poor: Special Considerations for Design Regulations and PPP Programs very enlightening, especially the various approaches being employed in addressing poverty related issues such as inadequate water supply being faced in most countries. I drew some best practices on serving poor communities from the experiences shared by participants from twelve countries." Astrid C. Banda "IP3 is the institution that will offer you the broad training that you require to improve your competencies for better workplace service delivery." Vincent Kaheeru “I did not know much about PPPs, but now I have a clear idea as to what to look out for when developing a PPP program.” Mohamed El-Aissaoui " We are currently advertising for our second IPP under a BOT and 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.” Idrissa Niasse "The Contract and Performance Monitoring for Public-Private Partnership Projects workshop taught interactively by the IP3 organization, including case studies, site visits, and team efforts on given subjects, helped us to better comprehend, apply and monitor PPP contracts. We consider that the PPP models we have learned at the workshop represent the solution to our problems, such as those concerning our limited public funds and the search for private investors. We give thanks to IP3 organization and the staff for their involvement and we will recommend this kind of courses to colleagues and other similar institutions." Daniela Cotiga "My Involvement in the IP3 workshop on (Restructuring Utilities) has certainly helped me to analyze our problems in a different manner. I am now able to map a clear strategy to help improve both financial and operational performance of the Operations Division of the Swaziland Electricity Board (SEB). Both financial and technical indicators have been set and I am confident that after one year, on completion of the implementation of the Action Plan, we will be delivering a better quality of supply with low operating costs." Luke M. Mswane "The knowledge, skills, and best practices I gathered at the recently held workshop on Restructuring of Utilities: Strategies to Improve Management, Operations & Financial Performance was invaluable. It has equipped me with the required skills to undertake the restructuring process which my organization is undergoing at present. My thanks to the IP3 organization & the staff for their excellent service." Pauline Matthias "The course was relevant to my work and gave me an opportunity to learn more about the subject and the experiences of other practitioners from Africa and other developing countries. IP3 is a very useful organization with competences and experience in regulation, and is filling an important niche as a knowledge base and learning institution to assist practitioners and decision makers." Patrick
Kahangire "I am grateful to the Institute for having looked after us so well and for conducting the Workshop in a very professional manner. Some of the issues discussed are of direct relevance to our State and I will be implementing may of the models learned." G.S. Sandhu "My attendance at the recent IP3 workshop on "E-Government Strategic Planning and Technical Design" has helped to prepare me for the bigger challenge of assisting the Government in re-engineering the way it does business with the citizens of the country." " The important network links forged in Washington during my two weeks stay will widen my pool of resources I am sure to call upon, to prepare me for the difficult challenges that are ahead." Rachel Andrade-Sankar "Agencies such as IP3 have been critical to the capacity building of the OUR (Office of Utilities Regulation). As an IP3 alumnus, I will certainly be making use of the experience gained from the course on "Energy and Power Sector Financing and Tariff Rate Setting" in the months to come." Ansord Hewitt "I will definitely recommend this type of training for my colleagues and employees in Russia. There are a lot of new skills that I have acquired here that I will be using when I return. As a result of this workshop and in addition to the technical skills, I also saw first-hand how important it is to build the human capacity in our country to implement the reforms more effectively." Ivan Odnol'ko "The Government of Croatia is faced with the considerable task of drafting numerous laws on privatization and regulation to govern the overall reform of the country's energy sector. Now, when disseminating information on the reform process, the Ministry of Economy will be better equipped to give more details, and thereby generate greater public support for the reform process." Boris Maksijan Home | About IP3 | Training | Consulting Alumni Corner | e-Newsletter | Careers | Site Index | Links | Contact
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