A strong portfolio of infrastructure projects is important for development, but identifying projects is only the beginning. Projects must also be properly prepared and structured to attract private investment and progress toward implementation. In emerging markets and developing economies, this means giving greater attention to financial viability, risk allocation, and private-sector expectations regarding returns and risk. The G20 Infrastructure Working Group (2025) notes that mobilising private capital requires both a conducive investment environment and a strong portfolio of investable infrastructure projects. This is particularly relevant as global infrastructure investment needs continue to grow. In its 2026 report, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) estimates that US$151.1 trillion in infrastructure investment will be required globally through 2050, indicating a growing need to connect available capital with well-prepared and investable projects.
Project preparation is therefore central to investment mobilisation. Investors need sufficient clarity on technical feasibility, project opportunity, revenue models, risk allocation, procurement, governance, and implementation arrangements before capital can be committed. The World Bank (2025), in its Infrastructure Monitor 2024 report, finds a positive association between project development funds and private capital mobilisation and highlights how limited preparation resources can constrain the availability of bankable projects. These findings emphasise the importance of rigorous appraisal, effective structuring, stakeholder engagement, and reliable project data in building credible investment opportunities.
The right financing structure is equally important because urban projects differ significantly in maturity, risk, revenue generation, and development objectives. OECD (2026) reports that guarantees, direct investment in companies or special purpose vehicles, and syndicated loans together represented 70% of the annual average private finance mobilised through official development finance interventions between 2021 and 2024. These mechanisms address different financing constraints by mitigating selected risks, distributing risk among lenders, and enabling direct capital participation in companies or special purpose vehicles. This illustrates how different financing instruments can respond to the specific risk and capital requirements of individual projects. Selecting an appropriate financing structure can therefore help align the risk-return profile of an investment with investor expectations and create conditions for greater private-sector participation.
Strategic partnerships strengthen this process by bringing together the capabilities needed to move projects toward implementation. Financial institutions, investment partners, development institutions, and other relevant stakeholders can contribute capital, risk-sharing instruments, market knowledge, and implementation support. Their collaboration can help address financing constraints, improve risk allocation, and support the delivery of complex urban projects. Bringing the right partners together can therefore help turn well-prepared projects into viable investment transactions. Visit the Capital that Connects Pavilion at the Jakarta Investment Festival (JIF) 2026 to explore Jakarta’s investment opportunities, connect with potential partners, and discover financing solutions that can help advance projects toward implementation.
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