Closing the Infrastructure Gap

Explore strategies for closing growing infrastructure financing gaps in this World Economic Forum panel discussion from Davos 2015. Gain insights from global leaders in finance, government, and industry as they address challenges and propose solutions for infrastructure development. Learn about public-private partnerships, investment case building, financing models, and regional perspectives from India and Africa. Discover how tax initiatives, risk perception management, and holistic approaches can contribute to bridging the infrastructure gap. Hear from experts including Arundhati Bhattacharya, Gordon Brown, Thierry Déau, Claver Gatete, Uwe Krüger, and Peter Sands as they share their experiences and recommendations for sustainable infrastructure financing.

Introduction
Opening remarks
What is the problem
How to get people on board
Challenges in India
Making Projects Investable
Financing Infrastructure in Africa
Making an Investment Case
PublicPrivate Partnerships
Single Window Approval
Financing
Risk perception
Holistic approach
Tax initiatives