Public-Private Partnerships Professional (CP3P) Certification Program

This Certification Program aims to foster a common minimum level of knowledge and understanding amongst individuals working on PPPs or those interested in learning about PPPs, regardless of discipline or sector. It has been designed to create a consistency of terms used in PPPs and to standardize the process for the delivery of PPP projects worldwide.

A2A2A is certified by APMG as a Training organization Accredited to provide preparatory training for the definitive Certified Public-Private Partnership Professional (CP3P) badge. Our training Courses are developed in-line with set standards.

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Conferences / Worshop Reports


  • Prepared the report on the Project Launch Workshop (Participatory Health Population and Nutrition Project).
  • Organised the Consultative Workshop on the New Divestiture Strategy for the Gambia – June 1999 and prepared a summary report. (Department of State for Finance and Economic Affairs.
  • Rapporteur Services Preparation of Workshop Report – Official Launching of the Sensitisation Programme of the West African Common Countries
  • Serve as Consultant / Rapporteur for the Economic Summit jointly organised by the Gambia Government and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. November 2001
  • Workshop report on the Gateway Project – Mid Term Review
  • First Annual Conference – Gambia Association of Consultants - Rapporteur
  • West African Association of Accountants – Bi-annual Conference – Rapporteur
  • Rapporteur Services – Workshop for the Coordinating Framework for Micro Finance Practitioners and Stakeholders

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National policy – plans of Action studies


  • Preparation of The Gambia National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Policy, Strategy and Action Plan.
  • Preparation of a Trade and Export Diversification Policy for the Government of the Gambia, sponsored by UNDP for the Round Table Donors Conference for the Gambia.
  • Preparation of the Gambia Environment Action Plan Phase II.
  • Elaboration of an Integrated Sports Policy for the Government of the Gambia.
  • National Sports Policy and Action Plan (Department of State for Youth and Sports).
  • National Employment Policy and Action Plan – UNDP, ILO and Government of the Gambia (November 2001).
  • Divestiture Programme – Redundancy and Compensation Framework
  • Updating of the National Employment Policy 2009 - 2014
  • Formulation of the Gambia’s National Energy Policy and Action Plan.
  • Export Promotion Development Strategy and Action Plan – Integrated Framework (IF) ITC
  • Gambia Public Procurement Authority
  • Formulation of National MSME Development Policy and Action Plan
  • National Sports Policy and Action Plan
  • Development and Implementation of Revenue Improvement Action Plan For Local Government Authorities – Gamworks Agency
  • Civil Service Reform Strategy – Matrix Action Plan for Development
  • The National Policy and Strategic Framework for the Development of Micro Finance in The Gambia
  • Government of the Gambia – Poverty Reduction with Growth - A Medium Term Plan for Development in the Context of Vision 2020.
  • Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation for the Gambia Emergency Agricultural Production Project – Environmental and Social (Gambia Impact Framework)

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Studies


  • The Gambia Diagnostic Trade Integrated Study of the Integrated Framework for Trade Related Technical Assistance – Domestic Investment Climate
  • Prepared a Needs Assessment Study and elaborated the conditions of service and the role of National United Nations Volunteers for operationalisation in the Gambia under the auspices of the UNDP.
  • Prepared a study on the Pay and Grading Policy of Public Enterprises for the Government of the Gambia.
  • World Bank Financial Sector Studies – The Gambia (1999)
  • Study on Commercialisation of Sesame in the Gambia Catholic Relief Services (CRS – October 1998.)
  • The Gambia Free Zone Development Strategy (Trade Gateway Free Zone Initiative). In partnership with IDI (June 2000).
  • Sector Export Strategy – Niche Manufacturing, Tourism, Fihseries.
  • Central Revenue Department - Capacity Building Study (April 2000).
  • Legal Sector Study – Capacity Building - Commissioned by World Bank – Gambia Government (August 2000).
  • National Youth Service Scheme – An Impact Assessment and Tracer Study for Graduates.
  • Study on Local Consultancy and Remuneration scheme – EC Support Unit Office.
  • The Gambia Interface Capacity Building Project for the Private Sector and Civil Society – DOSTIE.
  • Study on the Restructuring of the Indigenous Business Advisory Services
  • Privatisation – Study on Private Sector Participation and Regulation Framework for the Gambia
  • Study On Private Sector Participation And The Regulatory Framework For The Gambia. In partnership with The Institute For Public-Private Partnerships (IP3).
  • Involvement of Civil Society Organisation in promoting, implementation and monitoring of EC Support under EDF 9TH Programme
  • Resource Mobilisation for Local Government Authorities – Gamworks Agency.
  • Human Resources Development Plan and Operational Manual – The Gambia National Olympic Committee.
  • The National Strategic Framework for the Development of Microfinance in The Gambia
  • Impact Assessment of the Domestic Debt on the Gambian economy.
  • Diagnostic Assessment on Investment in The Gambia
  • The Gambia Artisanal Fisheries Development Project – Comparative Study of the Fisheries Landing fees, fuel tariffs of Fisheries Ports in the Gambia and Senegal
  • National Training Authority – Mapping Studies of Industries in The Gambia.
  • Problems of Low/slow Disbursement – World Bank funded Projects in the Gambia

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Reviews


  • Prepared a comprehensive portfolio review of the Assets Management and Recovery Corporation, a debt collection agency, of the Government of the Gambia, including the preparation of its strategic plan.
  • Organisation Review and Pay & Grading Study – Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (November 2000).
  • Atlantic Hotel – Salary and Incentive Structure
  • Review of Salaries and Benefits for Senegambia Beach Hotel Staff.
  • Review of the 1999-2002 Strategic Plan of the Gambia Technical Training Institute (GTTI) and Formulation of a new Plan for the period – 2003-2006
  • Review of the Possible EC Support to the Private Sector under the 9th EDF Programme
  • Review of the Institutional Aspects of Water Resources Management (UNDP / Department of Water Resources)
  • Review of the Gambia’s First National Communication to the UNFCCC (UNDP / Department of Water Resources).
  • Skye Bank Ltd – Banking Sector Salary Survey
  • West African Examinations Council (WAEC) – Review of the Salaries and Incentives Structure General Post Office – Review of Draft Postal Legislation

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Surveys


  • Baseline Survey for the capacity Building for Economic Management Project (CBEMP).
  • Baseline Assessment in Five Selected Villages – Managing Water and Energy Services for Poverty Eradication in the Rural Gambia – UNDESA.

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Techincal Assistance and Training


  • IDI/Sahel Invest Technical Assistance to Gambia Investment Promotion and Free Zones Agency Trade Gateway Study
  • Hired by the German Development Agency – GTZ and Protrade under technical assistance for the creation of New Products and Markets for the Gambian Fisheries into Germany under the European Unions Trade Development Project.
  • Customer Care Training for the Arab Gambia Islamic Bank: A Win-Win solution for both Customer and Service Provider. (September 1999).
  • Training in the Assessment of Infrastructure Needs and in the Maintenance of Municipal Assets – Gamworks Agency.
  • APDF/Gambia Bankers Association – Collaborative Training Programme – SME Credit Administration
  • Preparation of Job Descriptions for Major Functions &Development of Training Programme – First International Bank (Gambia) Ltd.
  • Micro Enterprise Organisation Training Manual
  • IFC/Reliance Financial Services/GCCI Training Programme for SME Skills Development and Access to Finance

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Project operational Manuals


  • Preparation of the Project Operation Manual (POM) for a US$20 million World Bank financed Participatory Health, Population and Nutrition Project. The POM was described by the World Bank as a very professional and impressive document.
  • Preparation of a Project Implementation Manual for the Poverty Alleviation and Capacity Building Project and Second Public Works Project (May 1999).
  • GAMVET Limited – Introduction and Implementation of Accounting Systems and Procedures.
  • Project Operation Manual – Gambia Investment Promotion and Free Zone Agency
  • Project Implementation Plan – Capacity Building for Economic Management Project.
  • Preparation of Financial Management Manual for Gambia Technical Training Institute

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Feasibility Studies / Project Proposals / Business Plans


  • Preparation of Business Plan for Kombo Meat and Dairy Farms 2008
  • Feasibility Study for Construction of 5-Star Presidential Lodge and Game Park in Gunjur, The Gambia
  • Preparation of a feasibility study for an Industrial Bread and Biscuits Factory for a private sector company, with financing arranged by us.
  • Prepared the feasibility study for the development of a five star luxury hotel in the Gambia, and assisted in the negotiations to secure financing for the Hotel Project, which is now in operation.
  • Prepared a Feasibility Study on the Manufacturing of Chalk and Exercise Books – GFCC School Supplies Inc. – commissioned by Africa Project Development Facility (APDF).
  • Vision Investment Company Ltd – Tackabat Hotel Project. – Feasibility undertaken on behalf of Africa Project Development Facility (APDF)
  • Kanifing Municipal Council – Project Document for the Leasing of Machinery and Equipment.
  • Gamwater Project - Project Document for Water Bottling Plant commissioned by APDF/FIB (September 2000).
  • Premium TV Network – Feasibility Study on the Establishment for a TV Station. Study commissioned by APDF/FIB.
  • Prepared a Feasibility Study on Soap and Detergent Production in the Gambia – Gam Soap Co. Ltd. Study commissioned by APDF (October 1999).
  • Paradise Suites Hotel Expansion
  • Feasibility study on the proposed hotel at the TDA
  • AHS Holding – Proposal for a Cashew Nut Processing Project
  • Project Proposal for the Manufacturing of Polyproplyene bags
  • Feasibility study for a five star hotel – Salma Suites Hotel
  • Line of Credit to First International Bank
  • Feasibility Study for the Establishment of an Islamic Bank in Guinea-Bissau. Joint study with AGIB (July 2000).
  • Market Study for Credit in The Gambia – Oikocredit
  • Project Proposal for the establishment of a Printing Press – Commissioned by Ultrasoft.
  • Sector Export Strategy Studies – Fisheries, Horticulture, Tourism and Manufacturing
  • An Integrated fishing, processing cold Storage and Modern Fish Smoking
  • Senegambia Maritime Company – Feasibility Study for Boat Project. APDF
  • National Training Authority – Mapping Studies of Industries in The Gambia.
  • Feasibility study for QuantumNet Co. Ltd
  • International Clinic Ltd – Feasibility Study
  • Mini Prospectus by private placement for Arab Gambia Islamic Bank
  • Project Financing of Small and Medium Enterprises
  • Feasibility study for QuantumNet Co. Ltd
  • Feasibility Study for Ascot Global Co. Ltd
  • Feasibility Study of Aisha Marie Shopping Complex
  • Feasibility Study on the Expansion of Radville Farms Production and Marketing Operations

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Evaluation & Impact Assessments


  • Impact Assessment of Special Incentive Certificate (SIC) for the Gambia Investment Promotion and Free Zone Agency July 2007
  • Impact Assessment Study of the Investment Component for GAMWORKS Agency – a US$12 million Public Works Capacity Building Project financed by World Bank.
  • Social Development Fund (SDF) Special sub-project (micro-finance credit) Effect Study. June 2001
  • Impact Assessment and Tracer Study of the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSS) commissioned by the Gambia Government/Poverty Programme – “Rights Against Social and Economic Exclusion” (FASE).
  • Impact Assessment Study of the Gambia’s Internet Initiative – UNDP.
  • PACAB Project Social and Economic Impact Assessment Studies
  • The Impact Assessment of the Growing Public Domestic Debt on The Gambian Economy - Discussion Paper.
  • Special Investment Certificate (SIC) and Free Zones Licences (FZL) – Impact Assessment Study

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