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Financing Urban Infrastructure - Innovative options to attract investors

Maryke van Staden

Moderator

date November 5, 2024 | 09:00 - 12:00
place
Multipurpose room 14
organization
European Investment Bank
country
Luxembourg
language
English
Reference: 
TE 14-01

Summary

The training targets local government officials to enhance their capacity in accessing finance for sustainable urban development. The agenda covers a wide range of topics illustrated by concrete examples and experiences from Africa and Latin America. Participants will explore de-risking instruments and innovative options to attract public and private investors. Expert presentations and interactive exercises will provide attendees with practical insights transposable to local contexts

Objectives

As a result of this training participants will gain:
- Enhanced understanding of financing options for their sustainable urban development projects, contributing to inclusive and resilient cities
- Understanding on successful methods to engage local stakeholders and communities
- Knowledge of strategies to attract both public and private investors through innovative options
- Better understanding of the role of de-risking instruments for urban infrastructure projects

Session panelists

Panelist
Role
Organization
Country
Ms. Meggan Spires
Director: Climate Change, Energy & Resilience
ICLEI Africa
Mr. Rodrigo Perpetuo
Regional Director
ICLEI South America Secretariat
Mr. David Jackson
Director - Local Development Finance
UNITED NATIONS CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
Ms. Amy Cotter
Director of Climate Strategies
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy