Agenda GP5-DFIP
Please find below the DFIP Agenda Dashboard, using the African Catalyst Learning Portal. You belong to a cohort called GP5-DFIP, and you can find the daily Agenda below with links to download resources needed during the Developing & Financing Infrastructure Projects Training. All times are in Lagos time (GMT+1).
The Agenda Dashboard is also designed to provide access to the necessary resources for the DFIP Programme. These include the Event Agenda, the Session recordings that will be available for viewing (after each week), the Required Readings, and the links for assignment submission. You will use the links to submit all your Assignments and download all the course materials.
Please ensure you review the Required Readings before each session. To do this go to “My Classroom” and click on “My Courses”, to choose the respective titles Developing Infrastructure Projects (DIP) and Financing Infrastructure Projects (FIP).
a. FEEBBACK FORM: Please click this link to provide feedback on the program by filling out the Online feedback form.
b. ONLINE TESTIMONIAL VIDEO: Click on this link to book your Testimonial Video interview appointment.
Please email us at dfip@theafricancatalyst.com or call/WhatsApp +234-8146610963 if you need assistance.
OPENING SESSION
INTRO SESSION
12.00PM – 12.30PM
Introduction to Course: Developing & Financing Infrastructure Projects
- Welcome Remarks
- Facilitator: Femi Awofala, Lead Partner, Brickstone Africa
- Watch Session Recording
SESSION A
12.30PM – 1.30PM
Introductory Remarks on the Developing & Financing Infrastructure Projects
- Key Requirements for DFIP:
- Using the TAC Portal
- Need for Required Readings & Case Studies
- Sub-group meetings and assignments
- Preparing for Financial Modeling Sessions
- Submitting Assignments
- Using Ahaslides for Quizzes
- AOB
- Preparing for Week One
- Facilitator: Programme Co-ordinator, DFIP
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READINGS
N/A
PART A – PROJECT DEVELOPMENT USING PROJECT FINANCE
INTRO SESSION
12.00PM – 12.30PM
GETTING READY FOR DFIP
- Facilitator: Femi Awofala, Lead Partner, Brickstone Africa
REQUIRED READING(S)
- Not Required
SESSION 1A
12.30PM – 2.00PM
OVERVIEW OF PROJECT FINANCE MECHANICS
- Facilitator: Femi Awofala, Lead Partner, Brickstone Africa
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- My Classroon> Courses>DIP> Section A & B
CASE STUDY 1.1
2.00PM – 3.00PM
MOZAL ALUMINIUM CASE STUDY
- Facilitator: Femi Awofala, Lead Partner, Brickstone Africa
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- My Classroon> Courses>DIP> Section B>Principles of Risk Allocation>Case Study Mozal Aluminium
- OR Download Case Study Here
PART B – EARLY DEVELOPMENT STAGE
SESSION 2A
12.00PM – 1.30PM
INTRODUCTION TO EARLY DEVELOPMENT STAGE
- Facilitator: Bunmi Folayan, Infrastructure Specialist, CPCS Transcom
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- My Classroon> Courses>DIP> Section C
CASE STUDY 2.1
1.30PM – 2.30PM
DAHBOL POWER PROJECT CASE STUDY
- Facilitator: Chinenye Ajayi, Managing Associate, Olaniwun Ajayi
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- My Classroon> Courses>DIP> Section B>Understanding Project Development S>Case Study Dahbol Power Project
- OR Download Case Study
PART c – THE PRE-FINANCING PHASE
SESSION 2B
2.30PM – 3.00PM
INTRODUCTION TO THE PRE-FINANCING STAGE
- Facilitator: Femi Awofala, Lead Partner, Brickstone Africa
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- My Classroon> Courses>DIP> Section D
FEEDBACK FORM (WEEK 1)
We would like to have your feedback on your experience in Week 1 of this training
ASSIGNMENT WEEK ONE
SUBMIT WEEK ONE (1) ASSIGNMENTS BEFORE NEXT WEEK TUESDAY 11.00PM (WAT)
Assignment (A) SUB-GROUP
- Dabol Power Project Case Study
- List the Various Risks the Projects Faced and how they could have been mitigated assuming you were the Project Sponsor
Assignment (B) INDIVIDUAL
- Project Definition and Strategic Context Report
- Describe your Project in Detail
- List the Various Parties to the Project
- Draw out Project Transaction Grid
- Explain The Various Project Risks & Their Mitigation Plan
- Download template here
PART c – THE PRE-FINANCING PHASE cont’d
RECAP SESSION
12.00PM – 12.30M
WEEK 1 – ASSIGNMENT PRESENTATION
- Sub-Group Assignment to present for 3 mins each
- Individual Assignment to present 3 mins each (max 1 per sub-group)
- Facilitator: Programme Co-ordinator, DFIP
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- Review Last Week Live Session Videos & the recommended Required Readings on the TAC Portal
SESSION 3A
12.30PM – 1.45PM
INFRAPRENEURIAL GUIDE TO FINANCIAL MODELS PART A
- Facilitator: Femi Awofala, Lead Partner, Brickstone Africa
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- My Classroon> Courses>DIP> Section D>Pre-Financing Stage> Financial Modelling for Infrapreneurs
CASE STUDY 3.1
1.45PM – 3.15PM
FINANCIAL MODELS FOR INFRAPRENEURS – PRACTICE SESSION
- Facilitator: Femi Awofala, Lead Partner, Brickstone Africa
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- Download IKA BioDisel Project Case Study and Financial Model Template
MODELLING PREPARARTORY MATERIALS
- Financial Modelling Preparatory Materials. This is useful for those who need to upgrade their Excel skills before the session. Click to Download > Unzip the folder > Open Folder Titled Workbook, Study it, and Follow the various Exercises in Folders Modules 1-4
PART D – ACHIEVING BANKABILITY
SESSION 4A
12.00PM – 1.15PM
ACHIEVING BANKABILITY I: PREDICTABLE CASH FLOW
Using Offtake Agreement & Concession Agreement
- Facilitator: Femi Awofala, Lead Partner, Brickstone Africa
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- My Classroon> Courses>DIP> Section C
SESSION 4B
1.15PM – 2.00PM
ACHIEVING BANKABILITY II: FIXED CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY & OPERATIONS
- Facilitator: Engineer Bolaji Atoloye, Managing Director, Infraserv Nigeria Limited
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- My Classroom> Courses>DIP> Section E> Fixed Construction Delivery & Operations
CASE STUDY 4.1
2.00PM – 3.00PM
CASE STUDY: CONCESSIONING OF IFRIKIYA RAILWAY CASE STUDY
- Facilitator: Femi Awofala, Lead Partner, Brickstone Africa
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- My Classroom>Courses>DIP> Section E>Predicatable Cashflow>Ifrikya Case Study
- OR
- Download Case Study
FEEDBACK FORM (WEEK 2)
We would like to have your feedback on your experience in Week 2 of this training
ASSIGNMENT WEEK TWO
SUBMIT WEEK TWO (2) ASSIGNMENTS BEFORE NEXT WEEK TUESDAY 11.00PM (WAT)
Assignment (A) INDIVIDUAL
Ika Biodiesel Project Case Study
- Step 1: Download the Ika Biodiesel Case Study & Practice MS Excel Model
- Step 2: Study the Case Study and Make Inputs into the model (Please rewatch the video)
- Step 3: Answer the Questions in the Practise Exercise (Download the questions)
- Step 4: Include all your answers in a PPT (or PDF) and then submit using the Assignment Submission button. The Excel (xlxs) can be submitted by clicking this link.
Assignment (B) SUB-GROUP
Ifrikya Railway Project Case Study
- Step 1: Download and Study the Ifrikya Railway Project Case Study (focus on Pages 1-15)
- Step 2: Draw out the Project Transaction Grid in Ifrikya Railway and suggest names of the possible parties you think should be involved in the project development.
- Step 3: List & Explain the 5 Key Risk Issues & Mitigation Plans for Ifrikya Railway if you were the Private Sector Concessionaire, based on the General Concessioning Structure
- Step 4: Include all your Answers (in Steps 2 & 3) in a PPT (or PDF) and submit using the Assignment submission button
PART D – ACHIEVING BANKABILITY cont’d
RECAP SESSION
12.00PM – 12.30PM
WEEK 2 – ASSIGNMENT PRESENTATION
- Sub-Group Assignment to present for 3 mins each
- Individual Assignment to present 3 mins each (max 1 per sub-group)
- Facilitator: Programme Co-ordinator, DFIP
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- Review Last Week’s Live Session Videos & the recommended Required Readings on the TAC Portal
SESSION 5A
12.30PM – 1.30PM
ACHIEVING BANKABILITY III: GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY
GOVERNANCE & SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT
- Facilitator: Chinenye Ajayi,Team Lead, Olaniwun Ajayi
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- My Classroom> Courses>DIP>Section E> Achieving Bankability III>Governance & Sustainability > Governance & Shareholder Agreement
SESSION 5B
1.30PM – 3.00PM
INTRODUCTION TO EQUATOR PRINCIPLES & IFC PERFMANCE STANDARDS
CASE STUDY: BP TANGGUH LNG: LAND ACQUISITION AND RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN
- Facilitator: Ibukun Faluyi, CEO, Vicinia Solutions Limited
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- My Classroom> Courses>DIP>Section E> Achieving Bankability III>Governance & Sustainability > Equator Principles
- Download Case study on the BP Tangguh LNG Project (Focus on the PDF with the file name, EXTRACT)
PART E – THE FINANCING STAGE
PRACTICE SESSION
12.00PM – 12.30PM
DEVELOPING PROJECT BANKABILITY PLANNING REPORT
To understand how to put together a Bankability Planning Report for a project.
- Facilitator: Femi Awofala, Lead Partner, Brickstone Africa
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READINGS
- N/A
- Download Template ( Bankability Planning Report)
SESSION 6A
12.30PM – 1.30PM
INTRODUCTION TO FINANCING STAGE & PROJECT FINANCE DEAL STRUCTURING
- Facilitator: Femi Awofala, Lead Partner, Brickstone Africa
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READINGS
- My Classroom> Courses>FIP> Section B>Project Finance Deal Structuring
SESSION 6B
1.30PM – 3.30PM
PROJECT FINANCE SECTORS & ISSUES IN FINANCING
- Facilitator: Femi Awofala, Lead Partner, Brickstone Africa
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READINGS
- My Classroom> Courses>FIP> Section B> Project Finance Sectors
FEEDBACK FORM (WEEK THREE)
We would like to have your feedback on your experience in Week 3 of this training
ASSIGNMENT WEEK 3
SUBMIT WEEK THREE (3) ASSIGNMENTS BEFORE TUESDAY, NEXT WEEK 11.00PM (WAT)
Assignment (A) SUB-GROUP
BP Tangguh LNG: Land Acquisition and Resettlement Action Plan
Tangguh LNG is a major development project involving the construction and operation of a plant capable of supplying 7.6 million tons of LNG a year from gas fields in Bintuni Bay in Papua Barat, Indonesia.
- Download the Case Study Document in detail
- Focus on Pages 1-36 of the Case Study document section
- Answer the Case Study Questions in a PPT format:
- Download Assignment Materials: BP Tangguh LNG Project LARAP and Questions and Answer Template
Assignment (B) INDIVIDUAL
Project Bankability Planning Report
Develop your Project Bankability Planning Report for your Project
- Watch the video replay on the Bankability Planning Report
- (DOWNLOAD SAMPLE PRESENTATION TO USE)
PART E – FINANCING STAGE cont’d
RECAP SESSION
12.00PM – 12.30PM
WEEK 3 – ASSIGNMENT PRESENTATION
- Sub-Group Assignment to present for 3 mins each
- Individual Assignment to present 3 mins each (max 1 per sub-group)
- Facilitator: Programme Co-ordinator, DFIP
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- Review Last Week Live Session Videos & the recommended Required Readings on the TAC Portal
SESSION 7A
12.30PM – 1.45PM
CLIMATE CONSIDERATION IN INFRASTRUCTURE
- Facilitator: Abbas Agbaje, CEO, ImpactCrest Consulting
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- My Classroom> Courses>DIP>Section E> Achieving Bankability III>Governance & Sustainability >Climate Consideration in Infrastructure
SESSION 7B
1.45PM – 2.45PM
DUE DILIGENCE IN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
- Facilitator: Bunmi Folayan, Infrastructure Specialist, CPCS Transcom
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- My Classroon> Courses>FIP>Section B> Capital Raising for Infrapreneurs > Due-Diligence in Infrastructure Projects
SESSION 7C
2.45PM – 3.45PM
EPC CONTRACTS: KEY ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION
- Facilitator: Ngo‑Martins Okonmah, Partner, Aluko & Oyebode
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
SESSION 7D
3.45PM – 4.15PM
ENGAGING WITH LENDERS
CASE STUDY: TALARA AND CUPISNIQUE TERM SHEET
SENIOR SECURED LONG-TERM PROJECT FINANCING
- Facilitator: Femi Awofala, Lead Partner, Brickstone Africa
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
Case Study: Project Finance Term Sheet
- Download Project Finance Loan Term Sheet and Identity the Financing Terms and well as the Lending Conditions Precedent
PART F – INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE DOCUMENTS
SESSION 8A
12.00PM – 1.00PM
INFRAPRENEURIAL GUIDE TO FINANCIAL MODELLING -PART 2
CASE STUDY: Mandaba Container Terminal
- Facilitator: Jacinda Efemenah, Brickstone Africa
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- Download PDF and Excel Template Mandaba container terminal Case Study (PDF and Excel)
SESSION 8B
1.00PM – 2.00PM
FINANCE DOCUMENTS & SUPPORT AGREEMENTS
To understand Core Finance Documents & Support Agreements
- Facilitator: Jobalo Oshikanlu, Deputy CEO, ARM Harith Infrastructure Fund
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- My Classroom> Courses>FIP> Section D>Key Concepts in Finance Documents and Support Agreements
CASE STUDY 8.1
2.00PM – 2.30PM
REVIEW: OUTLINE OF COMMON TERM SHEET REVIEW
- Facilitator: Jobalo Oshikanlu, Deputy CEO, ARM Harith Infrastructure Fund
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- My Classroom> Courses>FIP> Section D>Review of Outline Term Sheet
- OR
PRACTICE SESSION
2.30PM – 3.00PM
PROJECT FINANCE ROADMAP
- Facilitator: Femi Awofala, Lead Partner, Brickstone Africa
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- N/A
- Download Project Finance Roadmap Excel Template
FEEDBACK FORM (WEEK FOUR)
We would like to have your feedback on your experience in Week 4 of this training
ASSIGNMENT WEEK FOUR (4)
SUBMIT WEEK FOUR (4) ASSIGNMENTS BEFORE TUE. NEXT WEEK, 11.00PM (WAT)
Assignment (A) SUB-GROUP
Complete Financial Model of Mandaba Container Terminal
- Download Mandaba Container Terminal Case Study (PDF & Excel)
- Conclude the Financial Model & Provide Answers to the Practise Questions.
- Include all your answers in a PPT (or PDF) and then submit using the Assignment Submission button. The Excel (xlxs) can be submitted by clicking this link.
Assignment (B) SUB-GROUP
Due-Diligence Checklist
- Study the Mandaba Case Study again
- Develop the Diligence Checklist for the Mandaba Container Terminal (Download DD Checklist Template). Complete in PPT (or PDF) and upload to submit
Assignment (C) INDIVIDUAL
Develop your Project Finance Roadmap
- Review your Project Definition Report, and Project Bankability Planning Report and use this to develop your Project Finance Roadmap as your Final Capstone Project
- Download the Project Finance Roadmap Excel Template, edit the template based on your understanding of how your project would achieve financial close then upload it to submit
PART F – INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE DOCUMENTS cont’d
RECAP SESSION
12.00PM – 12.30PM
WEEK 4 – ASSIGNMENT PRESENTATION
- Sub-Group Assignment to present for 3 mins each
- Facilitator: Programme Co-ordinator, DFIP
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- Review Last Week Live Session Videos & the recommended Required Readings on the TAC Portal
SESSION 9A
12.30PM – 1.30PM
SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS & DIRECT AGREEMENTS
- Facilitator: Chinenye Ajayi, Team Lead, Olaniwum Ajayi
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- My Classroon> Courses>FIP>Section D> Finance Documents > Security and Direct Agreements
CASE STUDY 9.1
1.30PM – 2.30PM
CASE STUDY: SAMBA DRILLSHIP
- Facilitator: Chinenye Ajayi, Team Lead, Olaniwum Ajayi
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- My Classroom> Courses>FIP>Section D> Finance Documents
Download Case Study: Samba Drillship
NB: Please review the following
- Understand the Transaction Grid
- What made the Project Bankable
- How were the Risks Mitigated
- What Role the Security Agreement Play
SESSION 9B
2.30PM – 3.30PM
KEY CREDIT ENHANCEMENTS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Facilitator: Femi Awofala, Lead Partner, Brickstone Africa
REQUIRED READING(S)
- My Classroom> Courses>FIP>Section D>
PART g – FINANCIAL CLOSE & POST FINANCIAL CLOSE cont’d
SESSION 10A
12.00PM – 2.15PM
UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL CLOSE & POST FINANCIAL CLOSE
Understanding financial close activities.
- Facilitator: Femi Awofala, Lead Partner, Brickstone Africa
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- My Classroon> Courses>FIP>Section E> Key Enhancement To Financial Close & Post-Close Activities
CASE STUDY
2.15PM – 3.15PM
CASE STUDY: AZURA EDO-POWER PROJECT
A review of the Key Learning Points in Azura Edo from a Deal Structruing & Credit Enhancement perspective
- Facilitator: Desmond Oga, Partner, Templars Law Firm
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- Download Case Study
- Azura Edo Power Project
NB: Please review the following
- Understand the Transaction Grid
- What made the Project Bankable
- How were the Risks Mitigated
- What Enhancement was used
RECAP SESSION
3.15PM – 3.30PM
RECAP QUIZ SESSION ON DFIP LEARNING POINTS
- Facilitator: Programme Co-ordinator, DFIP
FEEDBACK FORM (WEEK 1-5)
We would like to have your feedback on your experience during this training
PRESENTATION SESSION (3.30PM – 4.30PM)
CAPSTONE REPORT PRESENTATION BY INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANTS (AT LEAST TWO FROM EACH SUB-GROUP)
- BANKABILITY PLANNING REPORT
- PROJECT FINANCE ROADMAP
- Watch Session Recording
REQUIRED READING(S)
- N/A
CLOSE-OUT SESSION
3.30PM – 4.00PM
CLOSE-OUT SESSION
- Closing Remarks & Next Steps after DFIP
- Watch Session Recording
NEXT STEPS
- Conclusion and delivery of certificates to participants with photos
- Online Testimonials from Participants
REQUIRED READING(S)
- N/A
