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National Consultant on Public-Private-Partnerships (PPP) in the context of South-South Cooperation (SSC)

Beijing

  • Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
  • Location: Beijing
  • Grade: Consultancy - National Consultant - Locally recruited Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
    • External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
    • Public, Private Partnership
  • Closing Date: Closed

Background

Background

The world has signed up for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development led by 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They have sketched a blueprint for global development that is human-centered, inclusive, green, balanced and collaborative. This means, social-economic and environmental sustainability are equally important, and wealth shall be fairly distributed to benefit everyone.

The ambition and scope of the SDGs have placed greater emphasis on the means and effects of implementation to ensure its successful delivery. This, in particular, calls for a stronger global partnership that could ensure concerted efforts in development financing and systematic capacity building. The need for financing is huge. The SDGs require an annual investment of $5-$7 trillion per year globally[1]. Developing countries alone require $3.3-$4.5 trillion annually, mainly for basic infrastructure, food security, climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as health and education.

Undoubtedly, public finance is not sufficient alone. Yet, opportunities exist as the world is now entering the ‘age of choice’[2], characterized by an expanding portfolio of finance providers and finance tools. In addition to traditional official development assistance (ODA), commercial tools, such as concessional loans, trade financing, export and import credits, are increasingly used to support development.

China is commonly recognized as an emerging provider of development cooperation, particularly south-south cooperation (SSC). Its foreign aid grew on an average of 18% between 2001 and 2013. China will further boost its foreign aid. For instance, it has pledged USD 3 billion fund for SSC. However, foreign aid accounts only for a small fraction of total international cooperation provided by China. A much wider range of financial instruments have been applied, including those listed above. To crowd in private capital, and more generally to use blended financial modals, features China’s development financing modalities. In particular, Public-Private-Partnerships (PPP) has been gaining momentum within China to lay out the framework to organize varied sources of finance for impact investing.

By 31 December 2017, there were 14,059 PPP projects in China with total investment amount of RMB17.74 trillion, in which 6,120 projects were awarded contracts. As shown by the analysis on 335 national demonstration projects, compared with the traditional mode, the PPP mode saved RMB 126.7 billion in total, which demonstrated the value and methodology of PPPs, i.e. Value for Money (VFM). In addition, besides basic infrastructure and energy PPP project, the modality is also piloted in social sector in China. There is an emerging need to share the summarized PPP reform practices and new initiatives of PPP project in social area in China to promote the consistence between China’s technology, standards and services and international ones, building a cooperation platform for enhancing Chinese enterprises, capital and ideas to “go out” and participate in international PPP projects joining hands with the China’s development aid programme in the context of SSC.

[1] http://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/wir2014_en.pdf

[2] https://www.odi.org/sites/odi.org.uk/files/resource-documents/10451.pdf

Duties and Responsibilities

Objective of the research project

The research will provide strategic recommendation to the management for enhancing PPP under the framework of Chinese foreign aid in the context of SSC by conducting multiple risk analysis of PPP for SSC and providing in-depth case study of PPP in development aid. The case studies will be focused on the efficient strategic management structure and best practices from the international development cooperation agencies, the experiences by utilizing the PPP model for the development aid projects in developing countries. This is beneficial for Chinese government decision makers in terms of potential value added to SSC between China and other developing countries to ensure the sustainability and efficiency of China’s foreign aid programmes.  

The research will also provide solid background information for exchange between Chinese SSC agency, government officials, international agencies and PPP experts to review challenges, key elements for success, and feasibility of the PPP modality in SSC projects to help formalize its application to the SSCAF.

Methodology

Desk review of best international PPP practices in development aid programmes

Conduct desk review of existing PPP modality, monitoring and evaluation method that are used by the international agencies. The desk review will also cover successful PPP practices and lessons learnt from failed PPP initiatives to provide recommendations for establishing the PPP project under the foreign aid and SSC framework and analyze the multiple risks of PPP for SSC.

Conduct interview with international development aid agencies and Chinese institutes that are managing PPP practices overseas

Conduct initial interviews (including telephone interviews) with related international agencies, including institutes such as World Bank, Asia Development Bank, Global Infrastructure Facility etc. to collect their views on the good PPP modality in foreign aid programmes and measures for evaluation.

Dialogue on PPP modality under SSC framework

A closed-door consultation workshop will be held during the inception of the project. When the first draft is ready, a dialogue on PPP modality under SSC framework for experience sharing will be organized. The dialogue will provide an opportunity to discuss the draft South-South Foreign Aid PPP modality and its practices and receive inputs from experts about key elements for utilizing PPP modality in SSC aid programmes in other developing countries for sustainable development and the method for monitoring and evaluation.

Finalization of the SSPPP modality study

Based on the inputs collected through dialogue, finalize the SSPPP study and provide sample of practical tools for SSPPP project.

Information collected for this research will be based on desk research, (telephone) interviews and exchange dialogue.

Main Responsibilities of the consultant and Timeframe

  1. Undertake desk review and collect background information, such as existing national PPP modality in social sector and international PPP modality in development aid programmes and development assistant programmes in social sector;
  2. Conduct (telephone) interviews with relevant international development institutions to identify good practices and lessons learnt for PPP projects in developing countries;
  3. Join the dialogue and consult with UNDP China and CICETE to revise the report;
  4. Work together with leading expert to contribute to the timely preparation and submission of outputs as per the agreed timeline;
  5. Provide inputs to the various draft versions of the Practical SSPPP Guidance;
  6. Incorporate comments received on various draft versions and support the leading expert in finalizing the Guidance.
  7. Prepare the Annexes on case studies for Guidance;
  8. Support the identification of speakers at the SSPPP Dialogue, provide inputs to the agenda, prepare a draft report on the discussions and participate in the dialogue;

Expected Outputs:

The research will be managed and overseen by UNDP China. By the end of the April 2018,

the following outputs are expected:

Annex of successful PPP cases, best practices: which includes three phases of program description:

  1. Screening and appraisal of proposals;
  2. Management of PPP contract implementation;
  3. Monitoring & Evaluation indicators and practice.

The final outcome will be cleared and published by all relevant partners, including UNDP, CICETE and others.

Competencies

Duration

The consultant is expected to start work in February 2018, submit the first draft of the report by end of March, organize dialogue in mid-April and submit the final report by the end of April 2018.

Timeline

Proposed timeline will be:

28 March                     Completion of desk review

1 April                  1st draft, including annex I contract reference, annex II procurement guidance, and annex III case studies in China and overseas.

20 April                Consultation workshop

26-30 April          Finalization of the report

Required Skills and Experience

Required Skills and Experience

•Working experience in research in the field of PPP financing etc. in renowned academic institutions or consulting industry.

•Good experience of working on PPP projects related issues in cross-cultural context

•Good experiences in consultancy work for Chinese government or UN agencies is an asset

•Sound experience in research and drafting of thematic report that meets international standards(Chinese and English)

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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