USD 73 million
The Asia Pacific Project Preparation Facility (AP3F)’s primary objective is to assist developing member country (DMC) governments and their public sector agencies prepare and structure infrastructure projects with private sector participation, including privatization through to public–private partnership (PPP) modalities, and bring them to the global market. AP3F can also provide:capacity-related assistance, including for the reform and improvement of policy, legislative, regulatory and institutional practices in DMCs; and ongoing project performance assistance, including project monitoring and project restructuring.
Multi-donor Trust Fund (Japan, Canada, Australia, Republic of Korea, ABD)
For further information, please contact the Public–Private Partnership Thematic Group: ap3f@adb.org
Selection of proposals for funding will be approved by the steering committee and undertaken by ADB, in its capacity as trustee, based on selection criteria the contributors and ADB have agreed upon. The steering committee will convene as often as needed to ensure a rapid approval process.
All ADB Developing Member Countries' central and local governments, government agencies (including sub-sovereign and government-owned entities), are eligible to receive AP3F support.
All ADB developing member countries are eligible to receive support from the fund.
Expression of interest from public sector agency; Agency submits application; ADB working group provides technical inputs; Steering committee or AP3F facility manager approves application; AP3F support procured for the project.
Contact the ADB for more information.