Infrastructure Knowledge Exchange

This second version of the PPP Reference Guide, as the first one, presents a global overview of the diversity of approaches and experiences in the implementation of PPPs and more.

The Reference Guide attempts to provide the most relevant examples, references and resources to help readers inform themselves on key PPP topics.

The report identifies and explores six critical success factors that governments should be aware of and seriously consider when preparing an infrastructure project to be delivered as a Public-Private Partnership.

The UNECE International PPP Centre of Excellence has as its core vision the implementation of PPP solutions to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The New Climate Economy explores how countries at all levels of income can have better economic growth and a better climate.

The Infrastructure Investment Policy Blueprint offers a practical set of recommendations for governments on attracting private capital for infrastructure projects while creating clear social and economic value for their citizens.

This report primarily focuses on the lessons of International Finance Institutions experience in three areas.

Infrastructure investment needs to be substantially increased in most developing and emerging economies to meet social needs and support more rapid economic growth.

This paper takes stock of existing indicators and points to recurrent issues affecting the mobilisation of greater investment in infrastructure.

The objective of this survey-based study was to understand the main problems encountered by pension funds when investing in infrastructure.

This handbook synthesises and disseminates knowledge to inform the planning, implementation, and operations of urban rail projects.

In June 2016, under Japanese presidency, G7 Leaders endorsed G7 Ise- Shima Principles for Promoting Quality Infrastructure Investment, which has crystalized as definition of quality infrastructure investment.

The policy framework for investment provides a systematic approach for improving investment conditions and a comprehensive checklist of key policy issues for consideration by any government interested in creating an enabling environment for all types of investment.

The paper “Partnering to Build a Better World: MDBs’ Common Approaches to Supporting Infrastructure Development” presents a brief description of how MDBs work with their Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) .

The Joint MDB Statement for Crowding-in Private Finance builds on the previously approved Principles for MDBs’ Strategy Crowding-in Private Sector Finance for Growth and Sustainable Development, and the 2016 Joint Declaration of Aspirations on Actions to Support Infrastructure Investment.

The MDBs’ Joint Declaration of Aspirations on Actions to Support Infrastructure Investment is a tool developed to ensure that MDBs work together to scale up infrastructure investment and attract private sector investment.

Practical solutions and models for addressing obstacles to institutional investment in infrastructure in developing countries WBG a note that considers the existing types of institutional investors and their potential for filling the infrastructure financing gap and more.

The World Bank Group developed this tool to help governments systematically prioritise infrastructure investments to achieve their development goals, taking into account capacity and public resource constraints.

This primer is designed to be a first step for PPP project teams aiming to ensure their projects promote gender equality.