Masterclass on   
Climate Resilient Infrastructure   
Public-Private Partnerships


To scale climate-resilient infrastructure globally, GCA developed the Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Knowledge Module, which includes the Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Officers (CRIO) Handbook, practical Masterclasses, and CRIO Certification programs. These initiatives bridge the gap between theory and implementation by providing hands-on training and recognized professional credentials for infrastructure practitioners. The Masterclass series has expanded globally, reaching stakeholders from ministries, PPP units, infrastructure agencies, the private sector, and academia. The program has demonstrated that Masterclasses are highly effective in creating dialogue between public and private actors, aligning incentives, and improving the bankability of resilient infrastructure projects while strengthening institutional capacity to integrate resilience into infrastructure planning and operations. 

Since 2021, the Masterclass series has expanded globally, reaching stakeholders from ministries, PPP units, infrastructure agencies, private sector and academia. In 2025, the program delivered seven in-person Masterclasses across Africa and two online sessions, alongside the development of a Training of Trainer program, held in August and September 2025, qualifying a cohort of local and regional infrastructure professionals as certified instructors, out of which 44% are women. As a key Lessons Learned, Masterclasses have proven effective in engaging diverse stakeholders, fostering institutional connections, and creating structured dialogue between public and private actors. These platforms are essential for aligning incentives, clarifying responsibilities, and improving the bankability of resilient infrastructure projects, in addition to building capacity and knowledge.