#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.
In this episode, learn how GuarantCo creates fruitful partnerships with financiers, to create lasting impact in emerging markets. How we’re able to use our solutions to help our partners turn unfeasible projects into achievable, actionable opportunities. Hear specific examples, from Madagascar to Togo, where GuarantCo has worked to de-risk projects and create better outcomes for people and planet. And learn about the benefits of our internationally credit-rated guarantees and how they allow more funding to flow into essential infrastructure projects.
Your hosts are Alison Hicks and Lucinda O’Gorman, and their guests are:
- Surabhi Mathur Visser, Chief Investment Officer at GuarantCo
- Nishant Kumar, Managing Director, Asia Investments
- Tola Odukomaiya, Investment Director – North, West and Francophone Africa Lead
Find out more at guarantco.com/blended-knowledge/
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