📢The 2023 World Bank report on private infrastructure investment (PPI) in low & middle-income countries is out‼️

PPI stood at $86 billion, which is a 5% dip compared to 2022, but it maintained the same level as the previous 5-year average.

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📢The 2023 World Bank report on private infrastructure investment (PPI) in low & middle-income countries is out‼️
PPI stood at $86 billion, which is a 5% dip compared to 2022, but it maintained the same level as the previous 5-year average.
Learn more: worldbank.org/en/news/press-…

Pleased to share figures from our recent report on private participation in infrastructure (PPI):
PPI dipped by 5% from 2022;
Renewable energy investments tripled;
IDA - World Bank countries received record-breaking financing.

More insights in my latest blog: wrld.bg/5KoT50RG9gw

The results are out‼️

The energy sector leads the way in private infrastructure investment (PPI) in 2023, with renewable energy comprising 97% of electricity generation projects, compared to 93% in the previous 5-year period.

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In many developing countries, land access stands in the way of fast-tracking #RenewableEnergy investments.

Learn how #India leveraged strategic land use, political will & #PPPs to turn barren land into one of the world's largest #solar projects. wrld.bg/keay50REAYF

#Infra4Dev 2024 insights: World Bank Chief Economist for #Infrastructure Stephane Straub shared his vision for sustainable and resilient infrastructure development.

📺 Watch it here: wrld.bg/u9Ox50RFH8s

From building a state-of-the-art port in #TimorLeste to providing life-saving care in #Uzbekistan , #PPPs prove that governments can accelerate sustainable infrastructure projects by working with the private sector & development partners.

Here's how: wrld.bg/YMml50QcLsa

'Integrating gender into #PPPs is one way to diversify talent pools in the #infrastructure sector and create upward mobility.'

MIGA's Atia Byll-Cataria's message was clear: gender-inclusive PPPs are crucial for building an equitable and prosperous future.

#Infra4dev

In the latest installment of #Infra4Dev blog series, Stephane Straub & Nisan Gorgulu delve into the emerging trends shaping infrastructure research to help policymakers & practitioners navigate the complexities of infrastructure development.

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Pleased to participate in a policy panel on Financing Africa's Infrastructure at the #infra4Dev conference. Appreciated the collaborative dialogue with Paul Noumba Um, Binyam Reja, and Mounssif Aderkaoui (@UM6P_officiel) on vital initiatives for the region’s development.

Paul Noumba Um Binyam Reja UM6P - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University Key topics covered included the significant financing needs for infrastructure in Africa, with private sector participation still relatively low. Discussed successful examples of leveraging diverse financing sources. It’s key to get the fundamentals right.

Paul Noumba Um Binyam Reja UM6P - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University Looking forward to continued partnership to address Africa's infrastructure needs. The insights gained will help inform the World Bank's efforts to mobilize more private capital and deliver impactful, sustainable projects across #Africa .

Excellent meeting with Minister Nizar Baraka , Morocco’s Minister of Infrastructure & Water. We discussed the country’s infrastructure & logistics strategy.

Nizar Baraka The World Bank is a proud partner of Morocco, we’re supporting the new port of Nador. The country has competitive advantage in the port sector, building on the success of the Tanger Med port.

Nizar Baraka World Bank We offered our assistance to support Morocco‘s development ambitions to create jobs, seize opportunities in the areas of green ports, green hydrogen & climate adaptation.

UM6P - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University Policy Center for the New South Infrastructure is vital for economic growth and social development. At #Infra4Dev , we'll delve into the future of infrastructure financing—crucial for delivering essential services like #transportation , #EnergyAccess , #DigitalAccessibility & #sanitation to billions globally.

UM6P - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University Policy Center for the New South Looking forward to exchanging ideas on effective financing approaches—from budgets to bonds to guarantees—to drive progress on infrastructure access and quality worldwide. Grateful to our hosts UM6P - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University and everyone involved in organizing this event.

What drives #infrastructure #PPPs ? Often, it’s idiosyncratic, country-specific factors as opposed to global market trends, says Vivien Foster, Principal Research Fellow at Imperial College London London & former @Worldbank Chief Economist for Infrastructure.

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🌎💻 Day 2 of #Infra4Dev is LIVE! Be part of the conversation. Tune in now to watch global experts discuss innovative infrastructure financing.

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Funding resilient & low-carbon infrastructure in tough economic times demands creative approaches to urban infrastructure financing.

Learn about land value capture & asset recycling as innovative investment approaches government officials can explore. wrld.bg/l1YG50RcKzB