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'Unlocking investment through Public-Private Partnerships' Summit continues with expert workshop (pics)

Following a highly-successful first day, the second part of the 'Unlocking investment through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)' International Summit is underway in Nicosia, with participants taking part in a High Level Practical Workshop.

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The high-level practical workshop was designed to equip participants with the essential skills and strategies to develop compelling, investment-ready projects and effectively promote them to the right foreign direct investment (FDI) investors.

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Through expert insights, real-world case studies, and interactive sessions, attendees are learning how to structure projects to meet investor expectations, craft persuasive investment narratives, and utilize targeted promotion techniques to attract and engage the most suitable investors.

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The event's speakers are Nayef S. Alhaddad, Manager of Research and Strategic Planning, Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP), Chairman, Middle East and North Africa Chapter, World Association of PPP Units and Professionals (WAPPP); Jean-Christophe Barth-Coullaré, International Mediator, Executive Director, World Association of PPP Units & Professionals (WAPPP); Edward Farquharson, Senior Adviser, European Investment Bank (EIB); Ziad-Alexandre Hayek, President, World Association of PPP Units & Professionals (WAPPP); Michael McVeigh, Director, Government and Infrastructure, EY; and Thibaut Mourgues, Managing Partner, Camden Advisory, Co-Founder, Head of Editorial Board, Head of AI & Technology chapter, World Association of PPP Units & Professionals (WAPPP).

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The Summit is addressed to Cyprus government officials involved in PPP, C-level executives of companies from all sectors of the economy involved or interested in PPP or PPI, and members of WAPPP and WAIPA.

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The Summit has been organised by Invest Cyprus, the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and World Association of PPP Units & PPP Professionals (WAPPP).

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EY Cyprus is Gold Sponsor, Hermes Airports is Silver Sponsor, and the European Investment Bank is the Knowledge Sponsor.

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It is being coordinated by IMH and is taking place under the auspices of the Republic of Cyprus.

Also read: Irene Piki on PPPs: We need to build a clearer narrative when pitching these projects to investors

Also read: Experts reveal how public-private partnerships can contribute to economic growth

Also read: Summit Q&A looks at how Cyprus can start attracting public-private partnerships

Also read: EY Cyprus’ Stelios Demetriou says Cyprus is lacking against its peers when it comes to PPPs

Also read: Ziad-Alexandre Hayek: Cyprus' potential to attract public-private partnerships is immense; but it needs a strategy

Also read: Ismail Ersahin: Cyprus is a prime example of how PPPs and largescale projects can help economic growth

Also read: Evgenios Evgeniou: PPPs create a basis for Cyprus to continue on its growth trajectory

Also read: Marios Tannousis: PPPs are very important for unlocking local as well as foreign direct investments

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