Filling the world infrastructure financing gap
Washington
THERE is a sizeable gap between the world economy's infrastructure needs and available financing. The shortfall is especially pronounced in emerging markets.
Infrastructure investment has fallen short of what is needed to support potential growth. At the same time, financial resources in world markets have contended with low long-term interest rates, while opportunities for greater returns from potential infrastructure assets are missed.
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