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"We need to invest 6.3 trillion dollars a year to reach the Sustainable Development Goals of 2030." In the video, the Global Programme Manager of the Global Infrastructure Basel (GIB) Foundation Nathalie Gaullier discusses the critical role of infrastructure in achieving our Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and introduces the FAST-Infra Label. The financial gap remains a significant barrier as we strive towards goals like clean water, sustainable energy, and resilient infrastructure. Nathalie emphasises that a massive scale of investment is required to bridge this gap and meet our 2030 objectives. 🌱 Beyond Standard Practices: The FAST-Infra Label isn't just another standard; it's a transformative approach that leverages existing frameworks to make investments more streamlined and secure. 🌍 Focus on Emerging Markets: With 70% of infrastructure investments currently directed towards developed nations, Nathalie emphasises the need to shift focus to emerging markets and developing economies where infrastructure is much needed. 🛡️ Risk Mitigation: The label boosts confidence among private investors, allowing them to confidently engage with riskier markets while promoting sustainable projects. The FAST-Infra Label marks projects based on sustainability, resilience, and regenerative capabilities. It reassures investors of lower risks and provides access to crucial financing. To dive deeper into this initiative, register for our upcoming webinar on May 14th. This event will offer insights on how to get the label and connect with key figures from the project's steering committee and investment community. Register for the Webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dhYtCrNT FAST-Infra Group | Global Infrastructure Basel (GIB) Foundation | Bloomberg #SustainableDevelopment #InfrastructureInvestment #FASTInfraLabel #EmergingMarkets #SustainableFinance #GlobalDevelopment #ResilientInfrastructure #InvestmentOpportunity

Over the next decade, infrastructure financing is set to undergo transformative shifts with the advent of new financing tools. The intersection of digitalization and technology will be pivotal in advancing sustainable finance and infrastructure development. How can we enable sustainable investments, and what are the challenges of infrastructure digitalization?    Join us at today’s Asia Infrastructure Forum, in a joint session with World Cities Summit, as Isabel Chatterton, IFC - International Finance Corporation Director & Regional Head of Industry in Asia Pacific ,chairs a panel discussion where these critical questions will be addressed.     The financing panel will explore financing trends and innovations, including the role of digitalization in achieving net zero. We will highlight the crucial role that financial institutions play in shaping a low-carbon economy through green frameworks and transition financing.    #EmergingMarkets #GreenFinance #WCS2024 #AIF2024 #ASEAN

In today's rapidly evolving world, the demand for robust #infrastructure is paramount. This recent article from my BCG colleagues highlights the critical role of private sector partnerships in addressing the global infrastructure #investment shortfall. By combining public oversight with #private innovation and funding, we can develop sustainable, efficient, and future-ready infrastructure solutions. It's imperative for both sectors to collaborate, ensuring that infrastructure development meets the needs of our communities and economies.

To bridge the financing gap in sustainable infrastructure, mobilizing private capital will require targeted policy and institutional reforms that strengthen financial intermediation from both local and international capital markets into sustainable infrastructure projects. A type of intervention that has demonstrated high financial leverage involves the pooling of assets into a financial vehicle, allowing investors to achieve scale rather than investing individually in transactions. These pooled investment vehicles (PIVs) can act as financial intermediaries between capital markets and sustainable infrastructure projects, addressing specific market constraints to achieving the necessary scale in these investments.   The World Bank, through the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility – Global Infrastructure Hub, is hosting a high-level panel discussion on the role of PIVs 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 infrastructure banks, development banks, commercial banks and institutional investors across emerging and developed markets will share their perspectives.   📅 Events Details:   October 16: 9:00-10:30am EDT To register and access to livestream: https://lnkd.in/gx9zpAbG Fireside chat: Guangzhe Chen, Emmanuel Nyirinkindi, Aisha Williams Panelists: Paul-Harry Aithnard, Esmail Alsallom, Enrique Cadena, Brooks Preston, Denesh Srishanker, Jon Richart Moderators: Jane Jamieson, Niraj Verma #SustainableInfrastructure #SDGs #ClimateFinance #InfrastructureDevelopment

How Can the Global #Infrastructure Investment Gap be Bridged? 🌉🏗 Economies are sustained by an intricate global network of infrastructure, fueling sectors like transportation, energy, telecommunications or healthcare. 💰 But the numbers are sobering: according to the Global Infrastructure Outlook, the world faces a $15 trillion shortfall in infrastructure investment by 2040. ❌ This pressing gap, while global, places a significant strain on developing economies pursuing ambitious development and #sustainability targets. 👉 This recent BCG article highlights the critical role of private sector partnerships (PSPs) in addressing the global infrastructure investment shortfall: https://lnkd.in/eQ5aY8Wq They share examples and highlight the key ingredients that make up a recipe for successful PSPs. PSPs bring a host of advantages, including improved project selection, accelerated timelines, cost optimization, and enhanced service quality. By leveraging these benefits, governments can significantly improve their infrastructure, boosting economic growth and delivering better community outcomes. Suresh Subudhi Giovanni Moscatelli Meto Trajkovski Dr. Johannes Distler Parth Poddar

🌍 Building the Future: Financing Infrastructure Projects for Sustainable Growth🌱 Infrastructure plays a critical role in shaping the economic, social, and environmental landscapes of nations. Whether it’s roads, bridges, renewable energy facilities, or smart cities, robust infrastructure fuels growth, creates jobs, and improves the quality of life. However, financing these projects remains a challenge. Governments, private sector investors, and international institutions must work together to create innovative funding models. Blended finance, public-private partnerships (PPPs), and green bonds are just a few of the mechanisms gaining traction, allowing us to address massive infrastructure needs while promoting sustainability. 💡 As we navigate the complexities of global economic recovery, it’s clear that **investment in infrastructure is more than just building assets—it's about creating long-term value.** Through well-structured financing, we can drive inclusive development and support the transition to a low-carbon economy. 🌱💼 Let’s continue to collaborate, innovate, and finance a future that is sustainable and resilient! 💪 #Infrastructure #Finance #Sustainability #PublicPrivatePartnership #GreenFinance #SustainableGrowth #FutureOfCities

We're thrilled to re-launch our investment division, dedicated to financing sustainable infrastructure in the UK and globally. Led by Chief Commercial Officer Kelvin Dryden, this team will support public-private investment opportunities, combining our expertise in engineering and data to help de-risk investments and enable bold government action on Net Zero. Kelvin Dryden said: “By aligning private sector finance with public sector needs, we can accelerate growth and deliver essential infrastructure.” With a strong track record in public-private partnerships, we're ready to advise, support, and lead future projects that add real value and drive a sustainable future. More here: https://lnkd.in/euAmN9AX #SustainableInfrastructure #NetZero #PublicPrivatePartnership

Couldn’t be prouder to see this vision come to life under Kelvin Dryden’s #leadership! Aligning #privatefinance with public needs is the key to delivering #sustainable infrastructure and accelerating the path to Net Zero. The emphasis on combining #engineering #expertise with #datadriven insights to #derisk investments is exactly the bold, #innovative approach we need in the #UK and #globally. Public-private partnerships are the future, and this division is perfectly positioned to drive real impact. Exciting times ahead for sustainable growth and transformative projects! Let’s lead the charge. #NetZero #Sustainability #Infrastructure #Innovation #Engineering #PublicPrivatePartnerships #SustainableGrowth #GreenInvestments #FutureFocused #Leadership #Finance #GlobalSolutions

Exciting new findings from the CICA - CoST – the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative Joint Position Paper offer a roadmap to bridge the global infrastructure investment gap. The paper exposes a harsh reality: globally, an average of 33% of infrastructure investment is lost to inefficiency and corruption. This figure jumps to a staggering 50% in low-income countries. #BetterInfrastructure #BetterLives Chart by: Cengkuru Michael

An informative JLL report, “Banks can save the world by unlocking climate finance,” explores how the CRE industry can overcome challenges and unlock green funding to aid in decarbonization. The research highlights #CPACE financing as a key solution on the rise, helping to mobilize #sustainability efforts.   “One example of sustainable finance quick on the uptake is the U.S. program C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy). C-PACE represents special assessment financing enabled by state-level legislation and is offered by private lenders for asset owners to undertake retrofit improvements in buildings. It provides long-term, fixed-rate loans that transfer with property ownership. C-PACE enhances the capital stack and lowers costs; through 2023 over US$7 billion has been invested across 2,300+ projects.”   Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/g3UubGk2