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The need for climate-resilient infrastructure is growing. Tapping into the power of #PPPs can greatly accelerate building #sustainableinfrastructure. How? Here are five ways how PPPs can help governments, the private sector, and multilateral institutions work closely together for greater impact: https://lnkd.in/gh6WwgK9 #PPP #publicprivatepartnerships #infrastructurefinance #infrastructuredevelopment #climateresilience

Check out the latest insights from the World Bank on private sector infrastructure investments in low- and middle-income countries. In 2023, these investments amounted to $86 billion, despite a slight dip compared to the previous year. What's truly encouraging is the expanded reach of these investments, with 68 countries benefitting from new projects, some for the first time in over a decade.This detailed report not only sheds light on investment trends but also emphasizes the critical role of private participation in bridging the global infrastructure financing gap. With insights on regional performance, sector-specific investments, and the impact of these developments on the world’s poorest nations, this analysis is a must-read for anyone interested in sustainable global development and the economic strategies driving it forward.Discover more about how these investments are shaping the infrastructure landscape and driving progress in developing regions. #InfrastructureInvestment #EconomicDevelopment #WorldBank #SustainableGrowthhttps://lnkd.in/e85kvf2H

«…Financing the sustainable infrastructure of the future in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) requires trillions in investments per year. To rise to the challenge of closing the infrastructure investment gap, we need three transformations: First, fiscally constrained governments need to prioritize private sector-led infrastructure development and finance, such as public-private partnerships (PPPs). Second, development banks—including multilateral development banks (MDBs)—need to enable private investment at scale. And third (or rather first), we need to accelerate the creation of bankable infrastructure projects and program pipelines…»

Climate Resilience In Infrastructure Finance Hi Everyone, I like to share an interview I did around modeling climate risk in Infrastructure financing with Allan Marks at Milbank facilitated by Financier Worldwide. We discussed the importance of: 1) Impact of Climate Change on Infrastructure Financing 2) How companies incorporate climate resiliency into their cooperate strategy. 3) Trends we are seeing in infrastructure financing for clean tech

Given that the path to net zero runs through First Nations lands, what should the Federal government be doing to support First Nations’ economic empowerment? The First Nations Clean Energy Network has called for new financing initiatives to support First Nations access to capital and First Nations-led clean energy infrastructure projects. We recommend the establishment of a government-backed loan guarantee scheme to improve First Nations access to financing (and to make financing more affordable) for First Nations communities and groups who wish to purchase equity in clean energy infrastructure projects. One model might be the Canadian government’s recent 2024 Budget announcement of an Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program providing up to C$5 billion in loan guarantees to unlock access to capital for Indigenous communities seeking ownership stakes in resources and energy projects. We also called for a tax credit scheme for contributions to First Nations-led clean energy infrastructure projects (allowing eligible investors to claim a percentage of their investment as a tax credit) - to incentivise financial support for First Nations-led clean projects. We have also called for the principles of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to be embedded in the Future Made in Australia Act announced by the Prime Minister. Meanwhile, Pollination says 'if First Nations are not shareholders, particularly in early stages of project development where they can make decisions on cultural heritage protection, they will need to resort to judicial and other means”. We’ll all be watching the Federal Budget! You can read an article about this in the comments. Thanks for publishing Russell Baker with Investment Magazine.

Check out this new blog on enhancing sustainable development in FCV (fragility, conflict, and violence) regions and discover how The World Bank is tackling the challenges of #infrastructure investment, emphasizing resilience, inclusivity, and sustainability through the Quality Infrastructure Investment Partnership. 🌍💼    #IFCInfrastructure 

Infrastructure is both critical to how we work and live, and has an outsized carbon footprint. Approximately 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from infrastructure construction and operations according to the World Bank (2018). How should #Governments, Ministries, and PPP Units in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies #EMDEs build climate considerations, including global climate frameworks and national policies and regulations, into their project plans? Our collaboration with Grid Engineers on a climate toolkit for digital infrastructure PPPs aims to answer just that question, and sits alongside a range of toolkits focused on other sectors too. We loved working with Grid, bringing together our combined expertise in engineering, policy, climate, information ecsystems, and economics to address this major public need. The toolkit offers step-by-step guidance, embedded with examples and case-studies, to: 1️⃣ Assess the #alignment of an infrastructure project with global climate frameworks and the national climate agendas 2️⃣ Perform a preliminary assessment of climate #risks. 3️⃣ Plan high-level #adaptation strategies 4️⃣ Leverage green #financingoptions 5️⃣ Measure resilience and include relevant provisions in #tendering 6️⃣ Assess actions and their impact based on #KPIs 🔗 Link below!

Quality infrastructure is essential for putting fragile and conflict affected countries on the path to sustainable development. But this begs the question: what can we do to kick-start the infrastructure investments necessary for sustainable development in these countries? Read more below. #fcv #qualityinfrastructure #privatecapital #infrastructuredevelopment #infrastructureinvestment

A really important set of issues here on the urgent need for massive infrastructure investment globally.

At Tonkin + Taylor, we’re committed to shaping an infrastructure landscape that embraces collaboration and diversity of thought. The 2024 Building Nations conference highlighted the importance of system-wide cooperation and long-term vision to deliver resilient infrastructure that meets social, economic, and environmental goals.    Innovative funding and financing models were a key focus, alongside global lessons in climate resilience. With public sector pressures increasing, there’s a growing need to explore modular and alternative funding solutions. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) and private sources of funding are taking center stage as we seek new ways to finance large-scale infrastructure projects.     Rhys Clark, our Commercial Director, points to lessons from countries like Canada with over 300 successful PPP projects: "Let’s not reinvent the wheel. By harnessing lessons from similar jurisdictions, we can build more resilient infrastructure here in Aotearoa."     Unlocking alternative capital has been explored by Brad Tiller, Senior Water Resources Consultant, who emphasises the potential of tapping into sovereign wealth, including KiwiSaver and the Super Fund, to address New Zealand’s $125-$185 billion water infrastructure needs over the next 30 years. Even a modest investment could spark a massive step-change.     "Disruption leads to innovation, and a small percentage of our wealth can make a big impact on the future of water infrastructure," Brad says.     As Kenneth Macdonald Macdonald, Sector Director for Water, notes: "We can’t fund everything through taxes and rates. We need to move quickly into new funding models and turn ideas into reality."     Let’s continue to work together for a more resilient and sustainable Aotearoa. Read more about infrastructure funding and climate resilience in part two of our reflections here: https://lnkd.in/gBN3kV2W   #ResilientInfrastructure #BuildingNations2024 #FundingInnovation #Collaboration Angelique Dickson, Laurie Johnson, Richard Reinen-Hamill, Inogen Alliance