Tag: infrastructure finance
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NamWater Faces a N$2.8 Billion Debt Burden Threatening Namibia’s Water Future
Overview of the debt challenge Namibia’s national water utility, NamWater, is grappling with a mounting debt of about N$2.8 billion. The arrears come from a diverse mix of customers, including town and municipal councils, mines, private consumers, rural communities, and other local authorities. This growing unpaid balance poses a serious risk to the utility’s ability…
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ASEAN Power Grid: Lessons from the Region’s Worst-Case Scenarios to Shape Best Practices
Understanding the ASEAN Power Grid Initiative The ASEAN Power Grid (APG) aims to harmonize electricity networks across Southeast Asia, connecting fast-growing markets and improving energy security. With more than six major interconnection projects underway—spanning subsea cables and overland links—the APG faces a complex mix of technical, regulatory, and socio-political challenges. Analyzing worst-case scenarios in this…
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AIIB President Defends China as a Responsible Stakeholder amid a Polarized World
Introduction: A Defiant Position in a Fragmented World The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has long stood at the intersection of global finance and geopolitics. As its first president defends China’s role as a “responsible stakeholder,” the institution finds itself navigating a world that is increasingly polarized. With China as its largest shareholder and Beijing…
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AIIB’s First President Defends China as a Responsible Stakeholder in a Polarized World
AIIB’s Role and the Debate Over Neutrality The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has long presented itself as a pragmatic, rules-based development lender focused on financing infrastructure across Asia and beyond. Its inaugural president, addressing critics who view Beijing as a central driver of a more polarized international order, defended China’s role as a “responsible…
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AIIB’s First President Defends China as a Responsible Stakeholder in a Less Multilateral World
Introduction: A Credited Role in a Polarized Era The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has positioned itself as a financially pragmatic alternative to traditional Western-led institutions. Its founding president, a key architect of the bank’s governance, has repeatedly defended China as a “responsible stakeholder” in an international system that frequently views Beijing through a contested…
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India-Canada Trade Revival: A $50 Billion Plan Takes Shape at the G20
New Momentum in India-Canada Economic Ties The relationship between India and Canada is entering a new phase of economic collaboration, as leaders commit to a bold, $50 billion trade plan announced during a high-profile meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian counterpart Mark Carney used…
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Macquarie in Brazil: Strengthening Three Forces of Brazil’s Global Influence
Introduction: Macquarie’s footprint in Brazil As Brazil prepares to host a pivotal year in climate policy, COP30, the spotlight is also turning to the role of international financial clusters in bolstering the country’s global influence. Macquarie, a global specialist in infrastructure, energy, and banking services, is expanding its presence in Brazil with a mission focused…
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Leaders Call on Africa to Harness Domestic Capital at AFIS 2025
AFIS 2025 Sets a New Trajectory for Africa’s Finances The Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) 2025 opened in Casablanca with a bold call: Africa must look inward and mobilize its own capital to drive sustainable growth. The inaugural panel set the tone, stressing that external funding will remain essential, but it is domestic resources—seeded by…
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Africa’s Capital: AFIS 2025 Urges Domestic Investment
AFIS 2025 Sets a Bold Agenda for Africa’s Financial Future The Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) 2025 opened in Casablanca with a clarion call from regional leaders: Africa must harness its own capital to drive sustained growth, reduce dependency on external funding, and accelerate the continent’s development agenda. The inaugural panel highlighted a shared sense…
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Africa Calls for Domestic Capital to Fuel Its Growth at AFIS 2025
AFIS 2025 Opens with a Bold Call for Domestic Capital The inaugural session of the Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) 2025 in Casablanca set a decisive tone for Africa’s economic future. Leaders from across the continent urged nations to deepen financial self-reliance by mobilizing domestic capital, strengthening financial markets, and directing investment toward infrastructure, SME…