Pursuant to the provisions of Article (6) of the Public Private Partnership Projects Law No. 17 of 2020 , The High Committee shall be formed by a decision of the Council of Minister and consist of a number of Ministers provided that the Minister of Finance, Minister of Planning  and International cooperation, and the Minister of Industry and  Trade  are part thereof, and the decision shall specify the number of members as well as the High Committee’s chairman and his/her deputy.  And shall assume the following duties and powers:

1. Providing the general policy for PPP Projects and identifying prioritized activities and sectors.

2. Selecting potential PPP Projects based on the reports prepared by the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, the Ministry of Finance and the Unit.

3. Approving the Pre-Feasibility Studies, Feasibility Reports, terms of reference and the appointment of Transaction Advisors and the sources of financing for their dues.

4. Recommending for the Council of Ministers’ decision on the following: 

a. Tender assignment.

b. The final PPP Contract and the authorization of its execution. 

c. The Project Company benefitting from the exemptions provided for in the applicable laws. 

5. Reviewing the Unit’s recommendations regarding the disagreements arising between the Contracting Authorities and the private sector in relation to PPP Projects.

6. Recommending to the Council of Ministers for the preliminary approval of the draft regulations necessary for this Law for their final approval.

7. Issuing the necessary instructions for the implementation of this Law.