Infrastructure Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean
Overview
Economic development has accelerated in Latin America and the Caribbean, and demographics are shifting towards a much larger middle-class population. However, recent regional growth of 4% has not been accompanied by similar levels of improvement in infrastructure, particularly in the areas of transportation, energy, digital and water. Finance, business and policy leaders are assessing how better investment strategies could promote more sustainable and inclusive growth that closes the infrastructure gap.
There is a growing recognition of the vital role that private capital can play in scaling up investment in quality infrastructure. New initiatives are being created that harness asset managers’ and institutional investors' resources and incorporate private sector technical and managerial knowledge.
The Financial Times, in partnership with CAF -development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean- and CAF AM, brought together investors, asset managers, regulators and leaders from think tanks to discuss how policies can be deployed to attract investment that can create quality jobs and improve sustainable development in the region. Attendees joined in person in New York and online to explore the funding models for crucial areas of infrastructure development and discussed the growing opportunities for asset managers in the region.
Key Discussion Points
Latin America and Caribbean Macro Economic Outlook
How are the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean performing? And how does GDP compare to other regions in the world?
How are multilateral organisations using debt funds to build the region’s infrastructure?
How can multilateral development banks support the financing and de-risking of a sustainable infrastructure project?
Making the case for debt funds in infrastructure investment
What role can debt funds play in building the region’s infrastructure?
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