Get to know the process
The process of developing a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Angola takes place in four distinct and complementary phases, each with specific objectives and procedures that ensure the proper preparation, contracting and execution of projects.
The 1st phase – Identification and Framework combines the identification and prioritization of projects with a preliminary analysis of their suitability for the PPP model. At this stage, the initiatives that best align with national and sectoral planning instruments and have the greatest potential to be developed under a public-private partnership are selected. This analysis ensures that the projects respond to strategic priorities and offer conditions for efficient and sustainable structuring.
The initial result of this phase is the definition of a pipeline with a portfolio of prioritized projects, which guides the programming of future partnerships. The projects included in this portfolio move on to the preparation of the Reasoned Proposal and the respective Pre-Feasibility Studies, which allow for in-depth technical, legal, financial and risk analysis, serving as the basis for the decision to proceed to the next phase of the feasibility study.
Phase 2 – Evaluation and Structuring the PPP involves carrying out complete and detailed feasibility studies, covering technical, economic, financial, legal, social and environmental components. This stage defines the project’s risk matrix, financing structure, remuneration model and risk mitigation mechanisms. This phase culminates in the structuring of the project and the preparation of all the elements needed to launch the tender, ensuring that the project is duly substantiated and that it represents value for the public interest.
This is followed by the 3rd phase – Tender and Award, which corresponds to the public procurement process for selecting the private partner. It includes preparing and launching the tender, making the specifications and draft contract available, receiving and evaluating the bids submitted by the bidders, and the subsequent award decision. This phase ends with the signing of the PPP contract and financial closure, ensuring that all the conditions for implementation are met for the project to come into force.
Finally, the 4th phase – Contract Management/Execution refers to the implementation and monitoring of the project throughout its duration. It involves controlling and monitoring the private partner’s performance against the contractually established indicators, risk management and possible economic and financial rebalancing mechanisms, as well as supervision by the competent authorities. It is at this stage that it is ensured that the public interest objectives are effectively met and that, at the end of the contract, the assets revert to the state in suitable operating conditions.
