Investment in sustainable infrastructure is a cornerstone of global sustainable development, driving the energy transition, fostering climate resilience, spurring economic growth, and improving quality of life. Emerging markets (EMs) are uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in this transformation, stewarding significant natural capital, minerals for the energy transition, and a growing, dynamic workforce.

This webinar, held live on February 23, 2025, explored the economic, sustainable development, and investment cases for mobilizing capital into infrastructure in emerging and developing economies (EMDEs). Discussions addressed the critical challenges and innovative solutions that enable scaling investment while mitigating risks.

Key Topics:

• The imperative for infrastructure investment to achieve the SDGs and global energy transition goals.
• The economic case for investment in EMs, focusing on high-growth regions like Asia.
• Strategies to manage country-specific risks using concessional finance, blended finance, and sustainability-linked loans.
• Exploring the potential of infrastructure debt funds in EMs for compelling yields and risk-adjusted returns.
• Insights into mobilizing private capital at scale and speed for sustainable infrastructure.

Speakers:

• Alison Schneider, Senior Fellow | GRESB
• Barry Lynch, Partner, Head of Operations, Energy Infrastructure | Actis
• Sherena Hussain, Founder | Academic Collaboration Consulting & Instructor | Schulich School of Business
• Naomi Cooney, Senior Financial Officer | The World Bank

This session provides actionable insights for investors, policymakers, and industry stakeholders looking to unlock the potential of EMs for sustainable growth.

This webinar is first in the series of webinars focused on emerging markets in infrastructure. To access the the APAC session which took place on February 20, 2025, please click here.

Register now and watch the recording on-demand!

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