Professional Certification Programs in Public-Private Partnerships, Utility Regulation, Utility Management

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January 31, 2007 , Immediate Release:

Professional Certifications Obtainable through Distance Learning and Online Training Programs

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3) and the Water Engineering Development Centre (WEDC) of Loughborough University are pleased to announce that our professional certifications (Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist™, Certified Regulation Specialist™, and Certified Utility Management Specialist™ ) are now fully obtainable through distance learning and online training programs offered by the two institutions.

Tommy White, Chief Executive Officer of IP3, states, "Both IP3 and WEDC have been offering distance learning and online courses for years now. We are excited and pleased that we have now reached a 'critical mass' of program offerings that allows participants the option of completing their entire certification program without ever leaving their office or the comforts of home."

For detailed information on how you can complete your professional certification via distance learning and online training, please view the brochure herehttp://www.ip3.org/pdf/IP3_WEDC.pdf

First Enrollees Complete the Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist™ Certification Program

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, Inc. (IP3) and the Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC) of Loughborough University are pleased to announce our first graduates of the jointly sponsored Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist™ certification program:

Ms. Irene N. Muloni
Managing Director
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL)
Kampala, Uganda

Mr. Godwin Brocke
Director
Research, Statistics and Information Management
Ministry of Roads and Transport
Accra, Ghana

Ms. Irene Muloni is an Electrical Engineer with a Masters in Business Administration. Since April 2002, she has been the Managing Director of the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL). Ms. Muloni's final Action Plan (part of the certification requirements) focused on the performance monitoring of the new 20 year Electricity Distribution System contract/concession that UEDCL entered into with Umeme Limited, a consortium between CDC Globeleq of United Kingdom (56% shares) and Eskom Enterprises of South Africa (44%). Ms. Muloni will have an important role in monitoring the new concession agreement.

Ms. Muloni says of her certification experience, "Training with IP3 was very enriching by learning new things and sharing real-life worldwide experiences. Becoming certified is yet another milestone in my quest to become an Internationally recognized PPP Specialist and to contribute towards the betterment of society."

Mr. Godwin Brocke holds a Masters of Engineering in Engineering Management from Cornell University. He has served in various positions in the Ministry of Roads and Transport since 1984 where he is currently the Director of Research, Statistics and Information Management. Mr. Brocke's final Action Plan focused on the development of a PPP Unit within the Ministry of Roads and Transport. "The training on PPP has enabled me to have a new perspective on how governments can effectively utilize the capacities of the private sector to accelerate development and growth in their economies," says Mr. Brocke.

Mr. Tommy White, CEO of IP3, states, "We are very pleased to have these two outstanding individuals be our first 'graduates' of the Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist certification program. We are particularly pleased to see two 'sectors' represented- energy and roads/transport- as this illustrates the applications of PPPs to a variety of sectors. We wish them both the best of success with their careers and professional development."

To become a Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist™, enrollees must earn 24.0 continuing education units (CEUs) in intensive course work, take and pass a written essay examination, and complete a strategic action plan.

For more information on the Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist™ certification program and other certifications programs, please visit: www.globalcertifications.org or contact
registrar@globalcertifications.org

July 20th, 2005, Immediate Release:

New Graduates Complete the Certified Regulation Specialist™ Certification Program

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, Inc. (IP3) and the Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC) of Loughborough University are pleased to announce our latest graduates of the jointly sponsored Certified Regulation Specialist™ certification program:

Mr. Fred K. Kaliisa
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
Kampala, Uganda
www.energyandminerals.go.ug

Mr. Charles Baker
Economist
Electricity Regulatory Authority
Kampala, Uganda
www.era.or.ug

Mr. Johnson Kwesigabo
Counsel
Electricity Regulatory Authority
Kampala, Uganda
www.era.or.ug

Mr. Kaliisa has served as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals since 1998. He is responsible for overseeing the organization and operations of the Ministry as well as advising the serving Minister on the role of the Ministry. In addition to these roles within the Ministry, he also oversees operations of the Uganda Electricity Board, Kilembe Mines Ltd, and Kasese Cobalt Company Limited. Before serving in this role he was the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources. An engineer by training, Mr Kaliisa received his M.Sc. from the University of Aberdeen in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Baker has served as an Economist in the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) since June 2002. Before then, he worked as an economist for over 10 years in the Uganda Electricity Board, a company that was responsible for generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Uganda. An economist by training, Mr. Baker holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics from Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, and a Master of Science in National Development and Project Planning from the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Kwesigabo is the Secretary and Legal Council to the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) since 2001. He is also an attorney with Kwesigabo, Bamwine & Walubiri Advocates where he practices corporate law, trade and land affairs. He has served previously as the Company Secretary for the Uganda Telecom Limited and Corporate Secretary for the Uganda Posts & Telecommunications Sector. He received his Masters of Law (LL.M) from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, and his Bachelors of Law (LL.B) from Makerere University in Kampala.

Mr. Tommy White, CEO of IP3, states, "We want to congratulate our latest graduates in the regulation certification program. All three have worked very hard to complete the requirements of the program and we are all very excited and proud of their accomplishment."

To become a Certified Regulation Specialist™, enrollees must earn 24.0 continuing education units (CEUs) in intensive course work, take and pass a written essay examination, and complete a strategic action plan.

For more information on the Certified Regulation Specialist™ certification program and other certifications programs, please visit: www.globalcertifications.org or contact
registrar@globalcertifications.org

January 15, 2005 Immediate Release

First Participant Completes Regulation Certification Program

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, Inc. (IP3) and the Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC) of Loughborough University are pleased to announce our first graduate of the jointly sponsored Certified Regulation Specialist™ certification program:

Eng. Dr. Frank B. Sebbowa
Chief Executive Officer
Electricity Regulatory Authority
Kampala, Uganda
www.era.or.ug

Dr. Sebbowa has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) since 2001. Dr. Frank Sebbowa He is responsible for the overall management and operations of the ERA and serves as the key link between the commissioners and professional staff at the ERA and the many electricity sector stakeholders firstly in Uganda and elsewhere. A professional engineer by training, Dr Sebbowa received his Ph.D. and M.Sc. from Leeds University in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Tommy White, CEO of IP3, states, "We are very excited to have such an outstanding individual be the first person to complete the regulation certification program. Dr. Sebbowa's dedication to developing a comprehensive body of knowledge in the regulatory field is a testament to his own keenness to enhance his knowledge and skills, as well as to enhance the overall regulatory capacity of his organization."

Dr. Sebbowa adds, "Utility regulation is a complex activity requiring a varied but systematic set of skills that must be imparted by competent and experienced professionals. Regulation can no longer be on trial and error basis. That is why practioners of regulation require formal skills development of the type provided by IP3/WEDC. Their structured certification program is rigorous but quite comprehensive. I strongly recommend it to all serious utility regulators. In fact, I would say do not start regulation unless you have been through the IP3/WEDC or an equivalent program."

To become a Certified Regulation Specialist™, enrollees must earn 24.0 continuing education units (CEUs) in intensive course work, take and pass a written essay examination, and complete a strategic action plan.

February 5, 2003, Immediate Release

IP3 and WEDC of Loughborough University Announce Joint Accredited Professional Certification Programs

The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, Inc. (IP3) and the Water, Engineering and Development Centre of Loughborough University (WEDC/LU) announced today the offering of three joint-accredited Professional Certification Programs in the following disciplines:

Public-Private Partnerships
Regulation of Utilities
Utilities Management

The international collaboration between IP3, located in Washington, D.C., USA and WEDC/LU, located in Leicestershire, UK, to create these Professional Certification Programs was born out of the recognition that education and training plays a vital role in accelerating the modernization and productivity of governments and utilities around the world. The application of "best practices" in management and governance using public-private partnerships, effective regulation, and improved utility management is a central feature of efficient and sustainable economic development. The goal of these landmark accredited Professional Certification Programs is to create a world class standard in public-private partnership, regulation, and utilities management and to provide participants who complete the requirements of each certification with the technical and management tools to effect change at the enterprise, sector, or policy-making level. By completing the courses and earning the accredited credential, graduates will continue to add prestige to the new standard year after year.

Tommy White, Chief Executive Officer of IP3 states, "The necessity of advancing training in these three areas is critical as countries continue to adopt reform-minded and commercial solutions to economic, social, and infrastructure development problems. Our goal with each of the three Professional Certification Programs is to provide structure and standards to the training being offered and to graduate a new class of 'experts' in each of the fields of discipline. We think that IP3 and WEDC/LU offer the perfect combination of skills and reputations to make this standard world class."

Ian Smout, Director of WEDC/LU states, "We are very excited about this Professional Certification Program. Around the world, many utilities, government agencies and departments are going through major changes including an increased customer focus in their business management, and more collaborative working between public sector, private sector and civil society organizations with distinct roles. The success of these changes will depend on the people involved, and this new program will help managers develop their understanding and skills to a high professional level, at the same time clarifying the standards required."

To receive certification, participants will be required to complete a select number of training courses offered by IP3, WEDC/LU and third-party education and training institutions; completion of a comprehensive Strategic Action Plan; and the completion of a written examination. IP3 and WEDC/LU will jointly administer each Certification Program, including admission standards and requirements; the adoption and maintenance of quality standards expected for adult education and training; and course selection guidance and counseling for current and prospective participants.

Complete information on all three Professional Certification Programs will be available shortly.

The Institute for Public Private Partnerships, founded in 1994, is a global leader in providing training and capacity building on all aspects of public-private partnership transactions, regulatory reform, and competitive utility management. Over 10,000 officials from 175 countries have successfully completed courses conducted by IP3. For more information on IP3, please visit www.ip3.org.

The Water, Engineering and Development Centre of Loughborough University is a leading training and research organization in the application of public-private partnership approaches, regulation, and utility reform, particularly in the environmental sectors. Loughborough University, with its campus in Leicestershire, boasts over 12,000 students and is a leading educational institution in the United Kingdom in the environmental sciences and engineering sectors. For more information on WEDC/LU, please visit: www.lboro.ac.uk/wedc/.