Katao Kiuna

Infrastructure as an Asset Class

Stacey Worden, Andrew McAfee, Brian Chase, Katao Kiuna, Glenn Ireland, Chinelo Anohu-Amuzu

Global infrastructure leaders address a massive financing shortfall that currently stifles growth in developed nations and adds significant costs to trade in emerging markets. While institutional participation has surged from roughly fifteen entities to 250, experts highlight that unlocking capital requires navigating complex regulatory landscapes, optimizing risk management through local partnerships, and capitalizing on asset recycling trends. Consequently, the sector is pivoting toward high-yield opportunities in power, transportation, and social infrastructure, particularly within Africa, by unbundling resource assets and leveraging new financing models to bridge the gap between supply and demand.