Verena Lim

Bridging Gaps in Global Infrastructure Financing | Asia Summit 2024

Belinda Chng, Steven Ciobo, Rafael Consing, Andrew Cross, Stefanus Hadiwidjaja, Verena Lim

Experts from the Indonesian Investment Authority, Mahalika Asset Management, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, and Macquarie Group convened to address the projected $94 trillion global infrastructure gap, which is driven by rapid digitalization and climate imperatives. The discussion highlighted specific regional deficits in Asia, ranging from Indonesia's expanded toll networks to the Philippines' critical need for energy electrification and telecom towers, while emphasizing the necessity of policy stability to attract private capital. To bridge the financing divide, the panel advocated for blended finance models that leverage multilateral development banks to de-risk projects and align public impact goals with private sector return requirements.