Hydropower Project Planning, Compliance & Investment Readiness

Course Overview

This course supports public officials responsible for developing or overseeing hydropower infrastructure. It covers planning, financing, environmental safeguards, and stakeholder coordination — aligned with World Bank Hydropower Sustainability Guidelines, AfDB Hydropower Development Policy, and ESIA/ESMP compliance standards.

Key Course Objectives

✅ Plan and manage large-scale hydropower projects
✅ Conduct due diligence and apply environmental & social safeguards
✅ Structure PPPs and donor co-financed investment plans
✅ Improve compliance, procurement, and contracting
✅ Strengthen institutional capacity for hydro oversight

Who Should Attend

• Hydropower agency directors and engineers
• Energy ministries and climate policy leaders
• PIUs and project teams managing hydro investments
• Environmental and regulatory compliance teams

Detailed Course Content (2 Weeks)

Week 1: Hydropower Planning & Compliance
Day 1: Hydropower Market Landscape & Project Types
Day 2: Feasibility Studies, Cost Modelling & Risk Analysis
Day 3: Environmental & Social Impact Assessments (ESIA)
Day 4: Community Engagement & Resettlement Planning
Day 5: Legal & Policy Frameworks for Compliance

Week 2: Financing, Delivery & Governance
Day 6: PPP Structuring and Blended Financing Instruments
Day 7: Procurement, Bidding & Contract Management
Day 8: UK Site Visit – Hydropower or Regulatory Site/Agency
Day 9: Institutional Coordination for Multi-Stakeholder Projects
Day 10: Investment Readiness Simulation & Strategy Workshop