preparing and developing regional integration infrastructure projects in ECOWAS Member States;
management of a dedicated infrastructure fund for preparation of the projects;
promotion of public/private partnerships in investment financing and project management in ECOWAS;
discharging such other tasks as may be assigned to it by its governance organs
PPDU shall:
Identify, select and prioritize regional integration infrastructure projects in consultation with the ECOWAS Commission, Member States and the private sector;
Mobilise the resources required for preparation and development of infrastructure projects;
Undertake the studies and activities required for preparation and development of infrastructure projects with a view to making the projects bankable;
Create a more attractive climate for regional infrastructure projects financing and investment;
Manage the Infrastructure Funds, and all the other Funds placed at its disposal;
Serve as regional focal point for capacity-building of similar structures in ECOWAS Member States;
Negotiate and conclude cooperation and/or partnership agreements with regional and sub-regional institutions in the area of infrastructure project preparation and development.
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of projects it supports.
