In an era of tight budgets, particular sensitivity is required for the implementation of public sector projects. The focus is on finding the most efficient solution in terms of the type of realisation and the financing structure. PPP concepts represent one approach. The aim is for the public and private sectors to work together as partners to provide public services.

To increase efficiency, contrary to the previous procedure, the assessment now looks at the total costs during the life of the relevant investment. The calculation takes account of planning and construction costs, operating costs and subsequent realisation (change of use).

The team at Eurohypo AG has many years’ experience in financing public infrastructure projects such as schools, hospitals and road-building projects. In a large number of cases, the Bank was able to obtain favourable funding through its partners the Reconstruction Loan Corporation and EIB (European Investment Bank).

Heidelberg Hospital

Whether the project entails

• municipal project finance

• forfaiting

• lease-type arrangements

• user fee-dependent project finance