53266 IFC Advisory Services in Infrastructure 2121 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington D.C. 20433 ifc.org/infrastructureadvisory Better Access to Public Services Through Public-Private Partnerships Reliable electricity, a good transportation network, and adequate water and sanitation services are intrinsic to a country's economic growth. Quality health care and a robust education system make the chances of sustainable economic progress even better. Since 1989, IFC Advisory Services in Infrastructure has worked on more than 250 projects in 80 countries, including many of the world's poorest. Our advice helps to generate investment opportunities that result in long-term economic growth and bet- ter living standards. Infrastructure advisory transactions completed in fiscal year 2009: · Helped 4.9 million people gain better access to critical public services. · Yielded fiscal savings of US$360 million. · Leveraged over US$1.7 billion in private investment. IFC works closely with many donor partners including: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility, the Global Partnership for Output-Based Aid, and the Private Infrastructure Development Group. Why iFC? A Deepening engAgement With the privAte SeCtor The global economic crisis has placed enormous stress on Public-private partnerships harness the untapped potential of the governments struggling to find sufficient resources to advance private sector to increase access, enhance the quality, and improve crucial infrastructure projects. Increasingly, governments are the efficiency of public services, without further burdening public looking to the private sector for help. And they are turning to finances. When markets are buoyant, it is relatively easy to attract IFC to help mobilize the power of public-private partnerships. private investors. But in today's uncertain financial environment, private capital is showing less interest in infrastructure projects IFC is the only multilateral organization that offers direct and market risk. advisory services to governments on private sector participation in infrastructure and other public services. Acting as an honest Confidence is key. When structured by IFC, public-private broker, IFC advises client governments on the structure and partnerships are not just contracts, although they include long- implementation of private sector transactions that meet the needs term agreements between governments and investors to provide of the government, consumers, and investors alike. IFC advice specific services in line with strict service criteria. IFC takes the is based on established good practices and balances the needs of process a step further and helps lay the foundation for future investors with public policy considerations and the needs of the transactions. community. IFC's strategic approach includes advising clients on technical, As the lead transaction advisor to governments, IFC brings these legal, and regulatory requirements; helping to design new laws and unique qualities to the table: regulatory institutions; building capacity and training government staff; monitoring projects for investor feedback; addressing social · Emphasis on transparency, fairness, and neutrality. and sustainability issues; and devising the strategies necessary · Extensive knowledge of emerging markets. to deliver successful public-private partnership transactions in difficult market conditions. · Established reputation in the global investment community. · Geographically diversified teams with 80 field staff based in Infrastructure advisory transactions completed in fiscal year 2009 helped 4.9 million people gain better access to critical public more than 20 countries. services, yielded fiscal savings of US$360 million, and leveraged · Focus of a development institution with experience as an inves- over US$1.7 billion in private investment. tor and lender to private sector clients. · Member of the World Bank Group. · Continued IFC engagement after a transaction is completed. Printed on 100% recycled, 100% post-consumer, chlorine-free paper. 10/2009