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Home > Degree Programs > Teaching & Courses > 2012-2013 Course Listing > Management, Finance, and Regulation of Public Infrastructure in the Developing World
PED-209: Management, Finance, and Regulation of Public Infrastructure in the Developing World
Faculty: Henry Lee
Schedule
| Day | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day | 1/29 | ||
| Meet Day | T/Th | 2:40 PM - 4:00 PM | L140 |
| Review |
Description
This course will explore efforts to manage, finance, and regulate the transportation, telecommunication, water, sanitation, and energy infrastructure systems in developing countries. Issues to be discussed include public-private partnerships, the fundamentals of project finance, contract and discretionary regulation, and managing the political context in which infrastructure decisions are made. The course will rely on case material taken from infrastructure programs in developing countries, including Brazil, Mexico, Thailand, Laos, Argentina, Chile, Lesotho, Uganda, Madagascar, and India, as well as key developed countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.