Several member countries of the Islamic Development Bank have embarked upon a program of developing and maintaining infrastructure projects by the private sector in the framework of build operate and transfer (BOT) mechanism and its various variants. The present paper reviews these experiences...

This study evaluates infrastructure investment and finance in Asia from a global perspective. It provides an overview on infrastructure needs and the various sources of private finance, globally and within Asia, and creates a "bigger picture" for the demand and supply of capital for...

Chapter 1.Introduction to Project Finance -- Chapter 2.Project Financing and Direct Conventional Financing -- Chapter 3.Sources of project funds -- Chapter 4.Bankability -- Chapter 5.Public Procurement: Laws and Regulations -- Chapter 6.Assessment of project’s viability and analytical tools --...

This path-breaking book considers the recent trend for governments to look increasingly to private sector finance, provided by private enterprises constructing and managing public infrastructure facilities in partnership with government bodies