Infrastructure as an Asset Class: Investment Strategy, Sustainability, Project Finance and PPP, 2nd Edition

Praise for Infrastructure as an Asset Class

'Infrastructure is a key prerequisite for economic development and the backbone of any society. Sustainable infrastructure protects our world's vital natural environment and promotes a more effective and efficient use of financial resources. This second edition of Infrastructure as an Asset Class integrates important sustainability aspects in infrastructure investing, making it an indispensable resource for long-term infrastructure investors and policy makers alike.'
—Klaus Schwab, Chairman, World Economic Forum

'This updated book has come at a crucial point for institutional investment in infrastructure. Pension funds are maturing in a low-return environment and need both the capital growth and cash flows which infrastructure investments can offer. The breadth and depth of practical experience shared by the authors will be invaluable to those assessing the risks and rewards of investing in this asset type.'
—Sally Bridgeland, Chair, Local Pensions Partnership Investments Ltd

'A larger and even more elaborate piece of new and valuable information on Infrastructure and a well-written must-read for market participants of all kind.'
—Ron Boots, Head of Infrastructure Europe, APG

'Dr. Weber and her co-authors have produced an excellent update to their important 2010 work on infrastructure investing. This edition succinctly captures the developments of this fast-growing market in light of the close-to-zero interest rates and strained government budgets. The book not only guides and inspires practitioners, but should also be mandatory reading for pension fund board members and trustees, so as to gain valuable information about the opportunities and risks in this asset class.'
—Torben Möger Pedersen, CEO, Pension Danmark

'Infrastructure is key to robust and sustainable economic growth and also represents a significant opportunity for investors. Dr. Weber and her co-authors deliver an authoritative guide to this multi-faceted market, as the asset class not only represents an opportunity to diversify a portfolio, but also the chance to benefit from global trends fueled by renewed government interest. The second edition's greater emphasis on sustainable infrastructure is particularly welcome and of course very topical.'
—Chris Knowles, Head of Climate Finance, European Investment Bank

'The authors have a wonderful understanding of the infrastructure asset class and all its nuances. This new edition captures the essence of how both investors and the opportunities they are pursuing have evolved over the last six years as infrastructure has become an increasingly core long-term asset class.'
—Mike Weston, Chief Executive, Pensions Infrastructure Platform

'The authors strike a very good balance between a high-level description of the asset class and a comprehensive in-depth coverage of the various (sub)-sectors in the infrastructure investment universe. This book is written by experienced industry practitioners, evidenced by many real-world examples and case studies and addresses increasingly important ESG topics. It is a must-read for investment professionals, risk managers and pension fund trustees.'
—Christoph Manser, Head of Infrastructure Investments, Swiss Life Asset Managers