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A small senior team with hands-on experience supporting governments on PPP governance, fiscal risk oversight, and capacity building—combining international good practice with local implementation.

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Leadership

Remir Mukumov - Founder & CEO

Remir Mukumov

Founder & CEO

Remir Mukumov leads RM Advisors with deep expertise in PPP advisory, fiscal governance and fiscal commitments and contingent liabilities (FCCL), institutional strengthening, and capacity building.

With extensive experience working with governments and state-owned entities across Central Asia and internationally, Remir focuses on practical delivery: developing governance frameworks, establishing decision gates, supporting project preparation, and providing implementation support that translates policy into action.

His work emphasizes knowledge transfer through training programs and exam preparation (including CP3P certification preparation), delivered in blended formats combining online and in-person sessions to build lasting institutional capability.

PPP Advisory Fiscal Governance & FCCL Policy & Institutional Design Project Preparation Capacity Building Stakeholder Alignment

Credentials & experience

  • APMG-accredited CP3P Trainer: Foundation, Preparation and Execution levels
  • COO, PPP Expertise Eurasia (UK), an APMG Accredited Training Organization
  • MAPS Certified Assessor (Methodology for Assessing Procurement Systems)
  • CEM (Certified Energy Manager) and CMVP (Certified Measurement and Verification Professional)
  • Registered in ADB CMS: firm RM Advisors LLC 040900, expert 179044; World Bank Group / IFC Vendor ID 218303
  • 25+ years in PPP advisory, infrastructure finance and capacity building across Central Asia, Mongolia and Southeast Asia
  • Sector depth: municipal utilities, solid waste management, dialysis centres, M&A
  • Clients include ADB, the World Bank Group / IFC, EBRD, the Eurasian Development Bank and the U.S. Department of Commerce (CLDP)
  • Kyiv Institute of Civil Aviation Engineers, transport economics (1989); Russian Foreign Trade Academy (VAVT), MA in International Economics with honours (1996); Program on Negotiation, Harvard Law School (2025)
LinkedIn Telegram: Просто о ГЧП Telegram: @RMukumov

Career

Remir Mukumov's career spans government, infrastructure finance and PPP advisory since 1993. Before founding RM Advisors in 2023 he held ministerial and federal posts, led investment at a federal PPP project-preparation institution and ran an energy service company.

2023 – present
Founder and CEO
RM Advisors LLC, Tashkent
2019 – present
Chief Operating Officer; APMG CP3P Trainer
PPP Expertise Eurasia, London
2018 – 2019
Senior Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Finance
Government of Uzbekistan
2016 – 2018
Chief Investment Officer
Federal Centre for Project Finance (now InfraVEB), VEB Group
2011 – 2017
Chief Executive Officer
Tyumenenergo Energy Service Company
2009 – 2010
General Director
Ural Region Development Corporation
2008 – 2009
Advisor to the Chairman, Committee on Construction and Housing
State Duma of the Russian Federation
2005 – 2008
Director of Department
Ministry of Regional Development; Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation
2001 – 2005
Minister of Housing and Utilities; Minister of Economy
Tyumen Region Government
1993 – 2001
Deputy Mayor (housing and utilities)
City of Ishim
Selected assignments before 2023 → Projects

How We Work

Government-Facing & Stakeholder-Aligned

We work directly with decision-makers and align all parties around shared objectives.

Evidence-Based & Policy-Grounded

We root our advice in international good practice and local institutional realities.

Clear Deliverables & Milestones

We define outputs upfront and deliver on schedule with measurable results.

Knowledge Transfer Built-In

We embed skills and tools within client teams for lasting institutional capability.

Senior Team & Network

RM Advisors is led by the Managing Director and supported by a network of senior associates—legal, finance, and sector specialists—engaged per assignment to deliver comprehensive expertise across complex projects.

PPP & Transaction Advisory

  • Project structuring and financial modeling for complex infrastructure transactions
  • Procurement strategy, tender documentation, and bid evaluation support
  • Contract negotiation and deal closure for government authorities

Fiscal Risk / FCCL Oversight

  • Establishing FCCL frameworks and institutional arrangements for monitoring
  • Fiscal risk assessment, quantification, and reporting systems
  • Integration with budget processes and debt management functions

Training & Capacity Building

  • Customized training programs for PPP units, finance ministries, and sector agencies
  • CP3P exam preparation and international certification support
  • Blended learning formats (online + in-person) for institutional knowledge transfer

What Clients Rely On

Multi-Jurisdiction Experience

Deep knowledge across diverse legal and institutional contexts

Public-Sector Decision-Making Focus

Understanding government priorities and institutional processes

Practical Tools & Templates

Ready-to-use frameworks and methodologies that teams can adopt

Implementation Support

Hands-on assistance beyond reports—embedding solutions in practice

Selected examples are illustrative; client details may be confidential.

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