The case for infrastructure investment

SINGAPORE (Aug 30): Infrastructure has been in the spotlight in recent years as institutional investors continue to seek yield in a low-interest rate world.

The investment opportunities for this real asset sector are expanding globally due to the demand for sustainable energy and the critical need to build or replace roads, bridges, schools and other facilities vital to healthy local economies.

In fact, the World Economic Forum estimates a US$1 trillion ($1.4 trillion) annual shortfall in global spending on basic infrastructure, while The Boston Consulting Group estimates that governments can fund less than half of the US$35-40 trillion in infrastructure spending required over the next 20 years.

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