Infrastructure Financing for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific
Title | Infrastructure Financing for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific PDF eBook |
Author | United Nations Publications |
Publisher | |
Pages | 230 |
Release | 2019-10-31 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9789211207927 |
The development of quality, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure is an important goal of the 2030 Agenda. However, investment in infrastructure in most countries in Asia and the Pacific is insufficient. Developing countries in the region have substantial investment needs in transport, ICT, water and sanitation and energy to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This publication highlights the infrastructure financing landscape and addresses how developing countries in the region can increase infrastructure investment by focusing on the challenges they face along topical areas. Special attention is made to improve public sector efficiency and catalyze private sector involvement to achieve the SDGs.
Making Money Work
Title | Making Money Work PDF eBook |
Author | Asian Development Bank |
Publisher | Asian Development Bank |
Pages | 223 |
Release | 2015-07-01 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9292549928 |
The new sustainable development agenda is expected to touch every country, person, and activity. Therefore, shouldn't every dollar count toward achieving it? Asia and the Pacific, home to more than half of humanity, has the money to improve the lives of all its people, and protect the planet in fair and durable ways. However, funds are in many hands, invested elsewhere, or used for various purposes. It is time to move beyond this fragmentation and align finance behind sustainable development, recognizing that while capital will be key, so will the capacity to apply and attract it effectively. This report explores some of the ways forward. It highlights not just the need to inject more money into investments that contribute to sustainable development, but also the need to attract funds toward them---to finance human needs, infrastructure, and cross-border public goods. The report spans public and private options, in their distinct roles and in combination. An eight-point agenda suggests how key constituents can do their parts. Working together, they can make money work for development where benefits are not only more equitably shared, but will last for generations to come.
Financing Infrastructure in Asia and the Pacific
Title | Financing Infrastructure in Asia and the Pacific PDF eBook |
Author | Naoyuki Yoshino |
Publisher | |
Pages | 340 |
Release | 2017-08-30 |
Genre | Infrastructure (Economics) |
ISBN | 9784899740711 |
Governments throughout the Asia-Pacific region recognize the catalyzing role of infrastructure investment for sustainable growth. Yet, they are faced with the problem of financing new infrastructure. This book provides the latest evidence on the impact of infrastructure investment on economic and social indicators. Presenting several country studies, the book explains how infrastructure investment can increase output, taxes, trade, and firm productivity. Based on this evidence, the book proposes innovative modes of infrastructure financing. Written by leading international experts in economic analysis of infrastructure, the book is an invaluable source for policy makers to better design infrastructure projects.
Infrastructure Financing In Asia
Title | Infrastructure Financing In Asia PDF eBook |
Author | Bambang Susantono |
Publisher | World Scientific |
Pages | 407 |
Release | 2019-11-19 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9811215138 |
First, the book documents the evolution of Asia's infrastructure over the past half-century and reviews existing literature on the role of infrastructure investment in supporting growth and social development. It highlights the positive impact of mass transit investments on land and property values, and the possibility of taxing the increase in values to finance these investments. It then examines Asia's current practices and new solutions that can help meet the infrastructure gap. It discusses the role of institutions, how innovation can foster energy infrastructure investments, and the role of bond markets in infrastructure investments. The book explores ASEAN+3 efforts in developing local currency bond markets to provide long-term local financing for infrastructure investment while providing financial resilience. It also examines the use of green bonds to finance sustainable growth in Asia.
Financing for Transformation
Title | Financing for Transformation PDF eBook |
Author | United Nations Publications |
Publisher | UN |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2015 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9789211206890 |
Provides an opportunity for Asia and the Pacific policymakers and stakeholders, such as those from the private sector, academia and civil society organizations, to actively engage with the global negotiations, and to lay out the financing and partnership frameworks for the development agenda beyond 2015 from the regional perspectives. The publication calls for the Asia-Pacific region to work together to raise and channel more substantial financial resources to invest in the social sector, infrastructure development and efforts to tackle climate change in order to ensure a transformative change to bring about inclusive growth and sustainable development.
Supporting Quality Infrastructure in Developing Asia
Title | Supporting Quality Infrastructure in Developing Asia PDF eBook |
Author | Asian Development Bank |
Publisher | Asian Development Bank |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2021-07-01 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9292629786 |
This report explains how the quality of infrastructure investments in developing Asia can be enhanced and why this is vital for the region's sustainable recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. It emphasizes the need to balance urgent demand for infrastructure financing with governance approaches that focus on boosting efficiency and integrating infrastructure systems. The report also explores how the Asian Development Bank can strengthen its support for quality infrastructure in the region through its financing instruments, programs, and projects.
Meeting Asia's Infrastructure Needs
Title | Meeting Asia's Infrastructure Needs PDF eBook |
Author | Asian Development Bank |
Publisher | Asian Development Bank |
Pages | 235 |
Release | 2017-02-01 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9292577549 |
Infrastructure is essential for development. This report presents a snapshot of the current condition of developing Asia's infrastructure---defined here as transport, power, telecommunications, and water supply and sanitation. It examines how much the region has been investing in infrastructure and what will likely be needed through 2030. Finally, it analyzes the financial and institutional challenges that will shape future infrastructure investment and development.