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Cost-Benefit Analysis & Project Packaging

End-to-end solutions from concept to bankable project with robust financial foundations

Our comprehensive project development service bridges the gap between infrastructure vision and implementation, combining rigorous financial analysis with practical packaging expertise. We transform concepts into investment-ready opportunities with solid financial foundations that meet the requirements of financiers while addressing African market realities.

With over 150 projects developed across 13 countries, we've refined an approach that integrates financial viability assessment with practical project packaging, ensuring projects attract the right mix of public and private funding while delivering value for money.

Our Integrated Approach

Market-Led Solutions

We begin with comprehensive market and financial analysis to ensure demand exists and projects are economically viable, creating solutions that respond to real needs with sustainable financial models.

Financial Viability

Our integrated approach combines financial modelling with risk allocation strategies, developing sustainable tariff structures and testing viability under multiple economic scenarios.

Our Development Process

Diagnostic Assessment

Comprehensive review of project concept, policy environment, and market conditions with preliminary financial screening to identify critical success factors.

Integrated Feasibility

Technical, financial, economic, and environmental feasibility studies with detailed scenario analysis to validate project assumptions and financial parameters.

Financial Structuring

Development of robust financial models, tariff structures, and investment documentation tailored to investor requirements and risk profiles.

Investor Engagement

Preparation of investment packages and active engagement with financiers to secure funding commitments based on sound financial foundations.

Recent Success Stories

Lusaka Water Supply PPP

Zambia Water Sector R2.4 billion

Developed financial models and packaged a 25-year PPP for water treatment and distribution serving 1.2 million residents, with scenario analysis that secured funding from three development finance institutions.

Key Financial Outcomes:

IRR of 12.5% under base case scenario
Debt service coverage ratio maintained above 1.5x
Implemented tiered tariff structure to ensure affordability while maintaining financial viability
Reduced non-revenue water from 45% to 28% through financial incentives

Nairobi Urban Transport Project

Kenya Transport R5.2 billion

Conducted comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and financial modelling for a BRT system, developing the financial structure that attracted blended financing from private investors and development banks.

Financial Modelling Insights:

NPV of R3.8 billion over 20-year period
Sensitivity analysis identified key risk factors for mitigation
Developed innovative revenue guarantee mechanism
Structured phased investment to match demand growth

Transaction Advisory Services

Guiding complex infrastructure transactions from conception to financial close

Our transaction advisory team provides end-to-end support for infrastructure projects, particularly public-private partnerships (PPPs) and other complex procurement structures. We've successfully closed transactions worth over R50 billion across multiple sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa.

What sets us apart is our ability to navigate both the technical complexities of infrastructure projects and the intricate financial and legal structures required to make them viable.

Core Competencies

PPP Structuring

Designing PPP frameworks that balance risk allocation, value for money, and service delivery objectives.

Procurement Strategy

Developing competitive, transparent procurement processes that attract quality bidders while protecting public interests.

Transaction Advisory Process

Transaction Design

Developing the optimal transaction structure based on project requirements and market conditions.

Bid Preparation

Preparation of RFQ, RFP, and all transaction documents in line with international best practices.

Bid Evaluation

Technical and financial evaluation of bids with robust scoring methodologies.

Financial Close

Negotiation support leading to financial close and project implementation.

Climate Change & Green Financing

Integrating climate resilience and sustainability into infrastructure development

As climate change impacts become more pronounced across Africa, we help clients develop infrastructure that is both resilient to climate risks and aligned with global sustainability goals. Our team combines technical climate expertise with innovative financial structuring to unlock green financing opportunities.

We've advised on projects accessing over R5 billion in climate finance from multilateral funds, green bonds, and other specialized instruments.

Our Climate Services

Climate Risk Screening

Comprehensive assessment of physical and transition risks across project lifecycle.

Green Bond Preparation

End-to-end support for green bond issuance including framework development and certification.

Climate Finance Impact

West African Coastal Resilience Program

Multiple Countries Climate Adaptation R1.8 billion

Developed financing strategy for coastal protection infrastructure across five West African nations, securing funding from Green Climate Fund and World Bank.

Key Outcomes:

Protected 200km of vulnerable coastline
Integrated ecosystem-based adaptation approaches
Established community-based monitoring systems

Economic Research & Analysis

Data-driven insights for infrastructure policy and investment

Our economic research services provide the evidence base for infrastructure planning and policy formulation. We combine rigorous quantitative analysis with deep sector expertise to deliver actionable insights for governments, investors, and development partners.

Recent work includes infrastructure gap analyses for multiple African countries, economic impact assessments of major transport corridors, and sector reform studies.

Research Focus Areas

Infrastructure Economics

Analyzing the economic returns and broader development impacts of infrastructure investments.

Policy Evaluation

Assessing the effectiveness of infrastructure policies and regulatory frameworks.

Training & Capacity Building

Developing local expertise for sustainable infrastructure development

We believe sustainable infrastructure development requires strong local capacity. Our training programs transfer knowledge and skills in infrastructure planning, financing, and implementation to government officials, private sector actors, and civil society.

All programs are customized to local contexts and combine theoretical foundations with practical case studies from our project experience.

Training Programs

PPP Masterclass

Comprehensive training on PPP project cycle from identification to implementation.

Financial Modelling

Hands-on training in infrastructure financial modelling using real-world case studies.

Our Advisory Services