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Senior Lecturer in Public Policy
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Realizing the Potential of Public-Private Partnerships to Advance Asia's Infrastructure Development. Akash Deep, January 2019, Paper, "The rapid growth in developing Asia’s infrastructure has helped power the region’s fast growth. Despite their impressive performance, many developing countries have glaring infrastructure deficits in electricity, transport, and water and sanitation. It is estimated that annual investments of $1.7 trillion, including for climate mitigation and adaptation, will be needed across developing Asia in 2016–2030 to maintain the region’s growth momentum, eradicate poverty— the region’s main unfinished development agenda—and take effective action against climate change. Indeed, infrastructure will be a key element in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals, and its expansion will be vital for tackling Asia’s rapid urbanization and strengthening value chains." Link