Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility – Global Infrastructure Hub

We are grateful to the University of Nairobi and the Global Center on Adaptation for hosting the 2nd Climate Adaptation Changemakers School! PPIAF Infrastructure Specialist Helen Gall, Ph.D. presented our comprehensive suite of #climate toolkits for public-private partnerships, developed in collaboration with the Global Infrastructure Facility and the IFC - International Finance Corporation, to integrate climate resilience into infrastructure projects. She was joined by Samuel Baiya, and together they shared actionable insights on strengthening private sector participation in sustainable infrastructure development. 📝 Access the climate toolkits here: https://lnkd.in/daGhKQiG

🚀 Exciting Opportunity for Early-Career Researchers in #Africa! 🌍 We have partnered with the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP) to invite research proposals focused on technologies that enhance the improvement and integration of informal public transport in African cities. Through the South-South Academia Cooperation (#SSAC) initiative, selected teams will receive funding to develop research papers in English, French, or Portuguese and will have the opportunity to present their findings on a global stage! 📝 Topics: 1️⃣ Decarbonization 2️⃣ Safety Technologies 3️⃣ Operations Management Systems 📅 Deadline: December 2, 2024 🌟 More information: https://lnkd.in/ehY6EmZy Don’t miss this chance to shape the future of African transport and connect with researchers across the continent! #SSATP #PPIAF #UrbanMobility #InformalTransport #ResearchOpportunity #ResearchFunding

PPIAF recently joined the 20th High-Level Forum of the Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) conference in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Our climate specialist Khafi Weekes, PhD , alongside The World Bank experts Lilia Burunciuc, Benoit Bosquet, David Michaud, JB Collier, Lilian Pena Pereira Weiss, Ana Cecilia Escalera Rodriguez, and Guilherme Monteiro, engaged with Caribbean ministers and utility leaders through plenaries, bilateral meetings, and workshops. Together, they showcased expertise in non-revenue water management, water resilience, #climate adaptation, utility reform, and financing. Caribbean ministers expressed the need for stronger enabling environments to attract private investment in the water sector, a focus that aligns with PPIAF’s ongoing technical assistance in #Belize and #Jamaica. Committed to supporting Caribbean Small Island Developing States, PPIAF continues to advance institutional reform, capacity building, and resilient infrastructure planning. Many thanks to CWWA’s President Candice Santana and Executive Chairman Laurayne Lucky for hosting us—we look forward to continued collaboration! https://lnkd.in/eCPUAuf4

We had an engaging discussion at the 2024 World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings Knowledge Cafe on Bridging the Gender Divide in Infrastructure! We heard from senior leaders Aisha Williams, Global Director for Infrastructure Finance at the World Bank, Nicolas Peltier, Global Director for Transport at the The World Bank, and Imad N. Fakhoury, South Asia Regional Director at IFC - International Finance Corporation, as they underscored the vital role of infrastructure in addressing gender disparities and highlighted how public-private partnerships can serve as effective tools for driving this change. A key resource in this effort is the Public-Private Partnership Gender Toolkit, developed by the PPIAF-GI Hub in collaboration with the Global Infrastructure Facility and IFC. This toolkit provides practical guidelines to help reduce #gender inequalities among community stakeholders and effectively integrate gender considerations into infrastructure projects. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gSUwAjmb

We had a thought-provoking discussion led by Guangzhe Chen, Vice President for Infrastructure at The World Bank, Emmanuel Nyirinkindi, Vice President for Cross-cutting Solutions at the The International Finance Corporation, and Aisha Williams, Infrastructure Finance Director at The World Bank on financial innovations to scale private capital for sustainable infrastructure. Along with industry leaders MEINNA GWET, MBA, ASA from Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, Dan Taylor from the National Infrastructure Fund (Infra), Enrique Cadena from Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional, Brooks Preston from Macquarie Group, Jon Richart from Millennium Challenge Corporation, and Denesh Srishanker from The Private Infrastructure Development Group, we explored how pooled investment vehicles can expand local currency financing for climate-smart projects. Watch the replay➡https://lnkd.in/g2yfCq2N

Join me tomorrow for a panel discussion on the role of pooled infrastructure investment vehicles in attracting private financing for climate and infrastructure projects. Watch live: https://lnkd.in/g2yfCq2N

Join us tomorrow for a panel discussion on the role of pooled infrastructure investment vehicles in attracting private financing for climate and infrastructure projects! The event will focus on fostering an enabling environment for optimizing these vehicles, highlighting successful models and best practices. C-level executives and directors from international commercial banks and institutional investors across emerging and developed markets will share their perspectives. Watch live: https://lnkd.in/g2yfCq2N 📅 Events Details: October 16 l 9-10:30 am EDT Speakers: ➡Guangzhe Chen, Vice President, Infrastructure, The World Bank ➡Emmanuel Nyirinkindi, Vice President, Cross-cutting Solutions, IFC - International Finance Corporation ➡Aisha Williams, Director, Infrastructure Finance Global Director, The World Bank ➡Jane Jamieson, Program Manager, PPIAF & QII Partnership, The World Bank ➡Niraj Verma, Practice Manager, Long Term Finance, World Bank ➡MEINNA GWET, MBA, ASA, Head of Corporate Finance, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated ➡Esmail Alsallom, Chief Executive Officer, National Infrastructure Fund (Infra) ➡Enrique Cadena, Managing Director, Structured Finance, Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional ➡Brooks Preston, Managing Director, Macquarie Group ➡Jon Richart, Deputy Vice President, Infrastructure, Environment and Private Sector, Millennium Challenge Corporation ➡Denesh Srishanker, Group Head, Credit Enhancement Facilities, The Private Infrastructure Development Group

Join us for a panel discussion on the role of pooled infrastructure investment vehicles in attracting private financing for climate and infrastructure projects! The event will focus on fostering an enabling environment for optimizing these vehicles, highlighting successful models and best practices. C-level executives and directors from international commercial banks and institutional investors across emerging and developed markets will share their perspectives. 📅 Events Details: October 16 9-10:30 am EDT | https://lnkd.in/ecC3ngxc Speakers: ➡Guangzhe Chen, Vice President, Infrastructure, The World Bank ➡Emmanuel Nyirinkindi, Vice President, Cross-cutting Solutions, IFC - International Finance Corporation ➡Aisha Williams, Director, Infrastructure Finance Global Director, The World Bank ➡Jane Jamieson, Program Manager, PPIAF & QII Partnership, The World Bank ➡Niraj Verma, Practice Manager, Long Term Finance, World Bank ➡Paul-Harry Aithnard, Managing Director, Ivory Coast & Regional Executive West Africa, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated ➡Esmail Alsallom, Chief Executive Officer, National Infrastructure Fund (Infra) ➡Enrique Cadena, Managing Director, Structured Finance, Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional ➡Brooks Preston, Managing Director, Macquarie Group ➡Jon Richart, Deputy Vice President, Infrastructure, Environment and Private Sector, Millennium Challenge Corporation ➡Denesh Srishanker, Group Head, Credit Enhancement Facilities, The Private Infrastructure Development Group

PPIAF is proud to support a new study that explores ways to improve local currency financing for infrastructure and climate projects in emerging markets. The report delves into the role of #PPPs and risk-sharing facilities, highlighting the need to address broader financial market challenges, particularly in credit and banking markets, to unlock much-needed resources. Discover the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eB8knMjK

Join us for the launch of the newest edition of Benchmarking Infrastructure Development! The Benchmarking Infrastructure Development Report, supported by Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility – Global Infrastructure Hub, is the World Bank’s premier source of information on the PPP regulatory landscape. It tracks the quantity and quality of regulatory reforms across 140 economies and demonstrates how reforms correlate with infrastructure investment. 📅 Events Details: September 26 9-10:30 am EDT | https://lnkd.in/eWpnVPH8 Speakers: ➡ Guangzhe Chen, Vice President, Infrastructure, The World Bank ➡Sebastian Molineus, Director of Strategy and Operations, Infrastructure, The World Bank ➡Fernanda Ruiz Nunez, Senior Infrastructure Economist, The World Bank ➡Taras Boichuk, Head of Office, SPILNO Advisory PPP Project Management Office, Ministry of Restoration of Ukraine ➡David Collison, Acting Coordinating Director, Ministry of Finance, Ghana