Economic Growth and Social Inclusion
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Shaping the Future of Long-Term Investing, Infrastructure and Development
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How can the world sustainably close its annual $1 trillion infrastructure investment gap?
Short political cycles, short-term investment horizons and a lack of viable financing structures and risk assessment frameworks mean that infrastructure and development lacks investment. There is currently a $1 trillion annual shortfall versus a $4 trillion demand for infrastructure alone. Closing these gaps is paramount if the world is to stay on a path to inclusive economic growth and recovery.
Initiatives
Redesigning Development Finance
Trillions of dollars in annual funding are needed to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recently adopted by the 193 members of the United Nations. Catalysing significan...
Accelerating Capital Markets Development in Emerging Economies
Capital markets play a critical role in economic development by pooling domestic savings and mobilizing foreign capital for productive long-term investment. However, in emerging economies...
Shaping the Future of Impact Investing
Impact investing is an investment approach across asset classes that can reconcile shortcomings in traditional financial markets and create transformative impact. It intentionally seeks t...