World Bank Group

10/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/14/2024 18:10

Scaling Sustainable Infrastructure: Harnessing Private Capital through Pooled Investment Vehicles

Livestream available on October 16

Join us for a panel discussion on the role of pooled infrastructure investment vehicles in attracting private financing for climate and infrastructure projects.

The event will focus on fostering an enabling environment for optimizing these vehicles, highlighting successful models and best practices. C-level executives and directors from international commercial banks and institutional investors across emerging and developed markets will share their perspectives.

Opening Fireside Chat:

  • Guangzhe Chen, Vice President, Infrastructure, World Bank
  • Emmanuel Nyirinkindi, Vice President, Cross-cutting Solutions, IFC
  • Aisha Williams, Director, Infrastructure Finance Department World Bank

Panelists:

  • Paul-Harry Aithnard, Managing Director, Ivory Coast & Regional Executive West Africa, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated
  • Esmail Alsallom, Chief Executive Officer, Infra
  • Enrique Cadena, Managing Director, Structured Finance, Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional
  • Brooks Preston, Managing Director, Macquarie Group
  • Jonathan Richart, Deputy Vice President, Infrastructure, Environment and Private Sector, Millennium Challenge Corporation
  • Denesh Srishanker, Group Head, Credit Enhancement Facilities, Private Infrastructure Development Group

Moderators:

  • Jane Jamieson, Program Manager, PPIAF & QII, World Bank
  • Niraj Verma, Practice Manager, Long Term Finance, World Bank