#13 Enhancing secondary market liquidity to increase infrastructure funding
One of the main challenges to successfully finance infrastructure projects in lower income countries is managing the length of the project preparation timeline. The estimated time for project preparation and structuring can vary significantly depending on the circumstances and readiness of each project but generally ranges from 24 to 30 months and roughly accounts for 5 to 10 percent of total project investment from project conception to commercial and financial closures, according to the World Bank[1]. In developing and frontier markets, this can even be longer.
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#16 Partnering with financiers to help close the infrastructure funding gap
The infrastructure funding gap in emerging markets is huge, estimated annually to be up to $107.5 billion in Africa and $136 billion in Asia (excluding India). To meet that demand, banks and institutional investors are fundamental - that’s why they are the primary beneficiaries of GuarantCo’s credit solutions.
#15 Mobilising capital for ESG projects through certified green bonds
Green bonds are one of the most attractive investment vehicles when it comes to sustainability, accounting for 54 percent of total sustainable issuances. So what makes them so effective, and why are they so suited for mobilising capital for environmental projects at scale?
