Learn comprehensive approaches to railway sector financing and private sector engagement in this practical World Bank course.
Learn comprehensive approaches to railway sector financing and private sector engagement in this practical World Bank course.
This specialized course provides a thorough understanding of railway financing methods and private sector engagement strategies. Based on the "Railway Reform: Toolkit for Improving Rail Sector Performance," the course explores the capital-intensive nature of railways and various financing solutions. Students learn about funding gaps, financing types, financial instruments, and risk mitigation strategies through practical railway sector examples. The curriculum emphasizes preparing railways for private sector financing and implementing effective financing mechanisms.
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What you'll learn
Differentiate between railway funding and financing mechanisms
Identify and implement solutions for closing funding gaps in the railway sector
Master various financing types including sovereign, corporate, and project financing
Understand risk assessment and mitigation strategies for private sector investment
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There are 3 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores railway financing methods and private sector engagement strategies. Based on the World Bank's Railway Reform Toolkit, it examines the fundamental characteristics of railway financing, focusing on the capital-intensive nature of the sector. The curriculum covers funding mechanisms, financing instruments, and risk mitigation strategies. Students learn to distinguish between funding and financing, understand different financing types, and develop strategies for attracting private sector investment. The course emphasizes practical applications through real-world railway sector examples.
Introduction to Funding and Financing
Module 1
Financial Instruments
Module 2
Risk and Risk Mitigation
Module 3
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