Panama City, October 2, 2025 — LOVILL held an academic workshop designed to create a space for learning and dialogue, bringing together government authorities, multilateral organizations, and private sector representatives with the purpose of strengthening the understanding and implementation of the PPP model in Panama.
The event focused on clarifying doubts, explaining processes, and offering practical tools for PPP management. Throughout the session, participants discussed topics such as financial architecture, the roles of the Office of the Comptroller General and the Ministry of Economy and Finance, project supervision, the role of trustees, and the measurement of performance indicators during project execution and their importance.
“With this academic workshop, our goal was not only to share knowledge but also to support institutions and stakeholders in structuring stronger and more effective projects under the PPP model. These projects go beyond a single administration; they are National Projects that represent a commitment to development and quality service for Panamanians,” said Isabel Cristina López, Founding Partner of LOVILL.
Meanwhile, LOVILL partners Jeannette Bravo and Gabriel Silva, from the firm’s PPP team, concluded in their panels that “the correct definition of roles and the application of international best practices are essential for PPP projects to advance with transparency, efficiency, and a focus on delivering results for citizens.”
The workshop’s academic format allowed attendees to receive first-hand technical explanations and engage directly with specialists, fostering an open exchange between institutions and experts.
The workshop was structured around three main panels. The first, dedicated to the financial architecture of PPPs, was moderated by Mr. Gabriel Silva (LOVILL) and featured the participation of Ms. Dilcia Monterrey (Office of the Comptroller General), Ms. Esperanza Miranda (UNOPS–MOP Consultant), and Ms. Ivette Martínez (General Secretariat, MEF). This panel addressed topics such as resource management, payment processes, and the role of the Comptroller’s Office at different project stages.
The second panel focused on effective supervision in PPPs and the contractual framework. It explored the definition of fiduciary roles and their coordination with other actors, reviewed the procurement process and the functions of the supervisor, and identified contractual mechanisms to ensure project compliance. The session was moderated by Ms. Jeannette Bravo (LOVILL) and featured Ms. Mary Inés Díaz (Banistmo), Ms. Lorena Ríos (Nippon Koei LAC Panama), and Ms. Daniella Espinosa (UNOPS–MOP Consultant). It also included a special presentation by Mr. Denis Leduc, Senior PPP Specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), who shared international best practices and introduced attendees to the use of performance indicators.
Finally, the third panel, moderated by Mr. José De Gracia (LOVILL), focused on measuring the success of PPPs through performance indicators and international experiences. Speakers included Ms. Gloria Rodríguez (UNOPS–MOP), Mr. Fernando Abraham (ABRACO Ingeniería), and Mr. David Álvarez (Arcux).
The session concluded with remarks by Ms. Ana Julia Carreira, National Secretary of Public-Private Partnerships (SNAPP), who highlighted the challenges and opportunities of the PPP model in Panama, the current status of ongoing projects, and future initiatives. In her address, she also referred to the sixth anniversary of the PPP Law, emphasizing the importance of this milestone in consolidating the model’s implementation in the country and strengthening interinstitutional collaboration.
Through this initiative, LOVILL reaffirms its commitment to promoting technical training and creating academic spaces that enhance the country’s capacity to successfully implement the PPP model, contributing to Panama’s economic and social growth.
