Overview
- A low-cost Open Learning Programme for building capacity of locally based project sponsors of on Post-Harvest Infrastructure Projects in Africa.
- To provide substantial infrastructure expertise for on Post-Harvest Infrastructure Projects Sponsors to understand project preparation, financial structuring and have a workable development plan for the project sponsor to be taken seriously within the Early Stage investment community.
- To use the programme as a basis of selection for early-stage investors to single out projects that have traction, show bankability and a sponsor team that can raise pre-development capital i.e Project Preparation Financing
Programme Structure
The Programme is an 8-Week Online Programme, that will take place 6-8 hours weekly on the Learning Management System (LMS), Virtual Class sessions, WhatsApp Group sessions, and In-person sessions, using innovative classroom management tools. Lectures will be delivered in modules that afford participants the flexibility to run their businesses, while participating in the programme. As the classes progress, participants will develop their projects plans and make immediate improvements in their respective projects.
Application Process
Stage I: Interested applicants can apply using the Apply Button (blelow)
Stage II: Following a review of all received applications, candidates will be shortlisted for a short online meeting after which suceessfull applicants will be selected to pay the application fee or sponsored by a Corporate/Development Organization. If you are interested in Sponsoring a cohort of this programme please click
Why Post-Harvest Infrastructure Projects?
Post-harvest loss is one of the biggest problems which affects economic growth globally. The FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) estimates that 1/3rd of food products is lost every year. The loss depends upon the type of crop is grown. As the fruits and vegetables are perishable, so their chances are more to get spoiled or degraded. Post-harvest losses mainly occur in developed and developing countries.
The development of post harvest management and infrastructure such as cold storages, ripening chamber, pack houses, reefer vehicles to farmers can improve marketability of their produce.
Post harvest Infrastructure can play a strong role in post-harvest losses and its effectiveness of grain post-harvest loss management strategy in Africa
The Early-Stage Investment Readiness for Large Scale Post-Harvest Infrastructure Projects focuses on the following
Post-Harvest Handling
Post Harvest Handling Equipments to prevent wastage
Storage & Warehousing
Storage and Warehousing of Agriculture Products
Post-Storage Logistics
Large Scale Waste ProcessingProgramme Overview
The Programme aims to help with Early Stage Investment Readiness for Post-Harvest Infrastructure Projects to typically meet the following Bankability objectives
How Post-Harvest Infrastructure Projects can be characterized by a high degree of revenues predictability under a (partial or full) Contracted Revenue Arrangement with a creditworthy counterparty 
How Post-Harvest Infrastructure Projects can be delivered under a fixed construction price and schedule with a Building (or EPC) Contractor with clear strategies for Optimal Operations during Post-Construction 
How Post-Harvest Infrastructure Projects can be governed independently with strong Governance Systems and operate in an environmentally sustainable manner from development stage to post-construction phase
Pre-Acceleration Programme Outline
The goal of this programme is to equip infrapreneurs with an overview of Project Finance by taking them through all the stages of a Project Development Lifecycle to be able to develop and apply the skills-set to achieve investment-ready projects in Large Scale Post-Harvest Infrastructure projects. The course provides important experience and practical examples in the following areas:
Developing Post-Harvest Infrastructure
Week 1 to 3
- Introduction to Post-Harvest Infrastructure Projects
- Overview of Project Finance
- Principles of Risk Allocation
- Contract Mechanics in Project Finance
- Project Development of Post-Harvest Infrastructure Projects
- Introduction to Pre-Financing Stage
- Brickstone Project Bankability Framework
- Achieving Bankability:
- Predictable Cashflow
- Construction & Operations
- Governance & Sustainability
De-Risking Post-Harvest Infrastructure
Week 4 to 5
- Introduction De-Risking Large Scale Projects
- De-risking for Bankability (Practical Exerices)
- Post-Harvest Handling Projects
- Storage and Warehousing
- Post-Storage Logistics
- Introduction to Bankability Planning Report
- Infraprenuerial Guide to Financial Models
- Developing Basic Financing Assumptions
- Demo – Bankability Banking Report
Financing Post-Harvest Infrastructure
Week 6 to 8
- Introduction to Financing Stage
- Key Concepts in Project Finance Deal Structuring
- Infraprenuerial Guide to Financial Models
- Developing Basic Financing Assumptions
- Managing Due-Diligence
- Key Concepts in Finance Documents
- Introduction to Security Arrangements
- Introduction to Direct Agreements
- Key Enhancement to FC
- Ensuring Financing Close
- Post-Financial Close Activities
