The Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Certification Program is a professional evaluation framework developed to establish a unified knowledge and understanding platform for specialists working in this field, for representatives of government institutions, and for individuals interested in partnership mechanisms.
The main purpose of the program is to standardize the terminology, methodological principles, and practical approaches applied in the planning, management, and implementation of PPP projects according to international best practice.
This approach contributes significantly to ensuring transparent, efficient, and institutionally sound partnerships between the public and private sectors, as well as improving the quality of decision-making processes during the planning and management of projects.

The scientific and methodological foundation of the program is based on the “PPP Certification Program Guide,” developed by international experts. This document is recognized globally as the main reference source that systematizes the universal principles accepted in the field of public–private partnership.
To adapt this methodological framework to regional contexts and facilitate its professional application in the local environment, the Guide has been expertly translated into Azerbaijani and terminologically aligned by PMO.AZ.
This step plays a crucial role in the systematic development of PPP knowledge in the country, strengthening institutional capacity, and supporting the preparation of specialists in accordance with international standards.

The PPP Certification Program is of great importance for deepening the theoretical and practical knowledge of government and private sector representatives, financial institutions, academic circles, and industry professionals.
Its implementation fosters institutional capacity in managing public–private partnerships, enables the adaptation of international experience to national realities on a scientific basis, and ensures the effective, transparent, and accountable execution of projects.

Additionally, the program supports the optimal use of public resources, builds measurable and evidence-based methodologies for decision-making, and strengthens institutional sustainability within the PPP ecosystem.
For these reasons, the program is recognized as a globally reliable mechanism for sustainable institutional capacity development in the field of public–private partnerships.

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