How much infrastructure investment does developing Asia need until 2030?

What is it about?

This report examines developing Asia's infrastructure—defined as transport, power, telecommunications, water supply and sanitation. It looks at the region's investments in infrastructure, and what will be needed through 2030. It estimates that developing Asia will need to invest $1.7 trillion per year in infrastructure until 2030 to maintain its growth momentum, tackle poverty, and respond to climate change. It also analyzes the challenges shaping future infrastructure investment and development.

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Why is it important?

Infrastructure plays a pivotal role in developing Asia’s economic growth and poverty reduction. The report highlights the gap between what the region needs to invest and what it is currently investing.