Full Title: Unlocking Private Capital to Finance Sustainable Infrastructure
Author(s): Farrah Andersen, Christina Becker-Birck, Liz Hanson, Sasha Shyduroff, Will Sloan, Kathryn Wright, Dakota Gangi, Namrita Kapur, and Amy Morse
Publisher(s): Environmental Defense Fund
Publication Date: September 1, 2017
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Description (excerpt):
This report introduces a framework to mobilize private finance for sustainable infrastructure projects. The framework’s focus includes: identifying suitable funding models, establishing performance measurement, managing diverse risks, and facilitating effective stakeholder engagement. The report’s findings are drawn from a comprehensive review of best practices and in-depth interviews with experts and thought leaders involved in the deployment, financing and market development of sustainable infrastructure. Interview participants included representatives from the public, private and non-profit sectors and experts in complementary fields including social impact investing, renewable energy, and community-development finance