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Global infrastructure

In recent years, the flood of private capital available for investment in commercial property has driven up prices globally. At the same time, the world’s public infrastructure markets have been starved for capital — governments have not had nearly enough funds to meet growing needs for infrastructure development, modernization, and maintenance.

Seeing opportunity, more private equity funds, investment banks, commercial banks, and other global investors are beginning to invest in infrastructure. Australia was among one of the first countries to develop models such as public/private partnerships and infrastructure funds to link private capital and infrastructure. Now Europe has widely adapted such models, and they are starting to come into greater use in Asia, and, more recently, in the US. These articles and thought leadership items can help keep you current on issues surrounding infrastructure.

Infrastructure report shows conflicting trends
"Infrastructure 2010," co-produced with the Urban Land Institute, examines global infrastructure initiatives in 16 major international markets (pdf, 6.8mb), and points out the differences in the level of investment between the US and most countries. Another key trend: the hidden conundrum of water. Don’t miss this year’s highlights.

Bridging the gap: private investment in Middle East infrastructure
In the Middle East, governments have traditionally contracted with regional or international companies to build infrastructure such as airports, ports and roads. Though governments have usually operated the infrastructure, government entities are increasingly forming public private partnerships (PPPs) with the private sector to build and operate projects. Discover more about this growing market (pdf, 369.17kb), one that holds great promise for investors.

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