GPoC 2024, Global Powers of Construction

Infrastructure and Structural Change in Africa

10/10/2024 • Isabelle PEDRON-LIOU

Past investments in electricity, Internet, and road infrastructure, in isolation and bundled, have contributed to structural transformation and economic development in Africa. Using new data on the expansion of the road, electricity, and Internet networks over the past two decades, the paper shows that having access to both paved roads and electricity has led to a significant reallocation of labor from agricultural to both manufacturing and services. Adding access to fast Internet has had a major impact on structural change, with an even larger impact on reallocating labor away from agriculture. The paper then uses a spatial general-equilibrium model to quantify the impacts of future regional transport investments, bundled with electricity and Internet investments, on economic development in countries in the Horn of Africa and Lake Chad region.

Chiffre d’affaires international 2023 des majors français de la construction

08/10/2024 • Documents FNTP • Isabelle PEDRON-LIOU

Malgré la poursuite de la décélération de la croissance économique mondiale en 2023 , l’activité internationale des principaux groupes français de construction a une nouvelle fois progressé de façon spectaculaire en 2023 (+26,4%), pour atteindre un chiffre d’affaires de €80 Mds.

Review of the European public-private partnership market in 2023

20/04/2024 • Article • Isabelle PEDRON-LIOU

38 public-private partnership transactions reached financial close for an aggregate value of €13.6 billion in 2023. In value terms, the market increased by 35% compared to 2022. In number terms, the market decreased by 17% compared to 2022. The most active market was Germany, by value and number of projects. 13 countries closed at least one public-private partnership project, compared to 15 in 2022. Transport was the largest sector both in value and number terms. Over 53% of the transactions closed were government-pay public-private partnerships.

Principaux contrats internationaux remportés par les entreprises du SEFI en 2022

18/04/2024 • Article • Isabelle PEDRON-LIOU

International Construction Costs 2024: Race for capacity

08/04/2024 • Article • Isabelle PEDRON-LIOU

The report looks back at another highly disruptive year across global construction markets. The high construction price inflation that we first reported in 2021 broke out across most parts of the global economy in 2022. Even as domestic inflation hit double figures, construction price rises accelerated further, prompted by a unique combination of strong demand, supply chain disruption, tight labor markets and soaring energy costs.

Infrastructure Monitor 2023 : Global trends in private investment in infrastructure

14/02/2024 • Article • Isabelle PEDRON-LIOU

In 2022, after eight years of stagnation, private investment in infrastructure experienced a significant resurgence. Primary markets saw a substantial increase in transactions and overall value, marking a 29% rise in transactions and a 41% increase in value compared to the five-year average (2017–2021). This significant increase was the result of a post-COVID-19 recovery back to 2015–2019 levels (as a % of GDP), stronger growth in energy transmission and digital infrastructure, and a set of large airport transactions that pushed the level above their pre-pandemic averages. Renewables, especially solar energy, remained strong, with a clear shift toward cleaner energy across income groups. The secondary market also performed strongly due to growth in acquisitions. However, a single year of data is insufficient evidence to indicate a lasting shift in the trend. It should be noted that – compared with previous years’ reports – the analyses draw on a bespoke new dataset developed in partnership with Realfin which has a more comprehensive coverage of transactions, particularly in developing markets. This new dataset almost doubles the value and number of transactions from previous GI Hub Infrastructure Monitor reports. Other datasets accessible to the GI Hub also show strong – albeit lower – growth.

Emerging trends in infrastructure

10/01/2024 • Article • Isabelle PEDRON-LIOU

KPMG’s 2024 Emerging Trends in Infrastructure highlights ten trends that will shape the world of infrastructure in the next year. All at one time, we want to change our energy mix, our climate, our economies, our global trade patterns, our cities, our technology and our social equity. And we plan to do it all against a backdrop of a non-stationary environment, divisive geopolitical rhetoric and deep economic uncertainty. It is a mammoth task. Humanity’s success or failure will largely rest on the shoulders of our infrastructure. Infrastructure will be central to the energy transition and achieving our climate adaptation goals. It catalyzes economic growth and facilitates trade. It underpins urban renewal, lays the foundations for digital transformation and – done well – can help embed social equity. Delivering on the promise of infrastructure will require greater collaboration, new funding mechanisms, innovative regulatory regimes, new construction techniques, broader skill sets and – more than anything – a high degree of flexibility and creativity. Enabling the world’s transitions, therefore, must start with a transition in the infrastructure sector.

PPP Americas 2023: Partnerships with Purpose

21/06/2023 • Article • Isabelle PEDRON-LIOU

This discussion paper brings together the ideas and insights discussed in preparation for PPP Americas 2023. Three concept notes were developed, and three virtual seminars (PPP Talks) were held to discuss crosscutting and relevant themes in the Public-Private Partnerships sector. In each panel discussion, one of the six axes was addressed: Climate Investment, Digital Transformation, Supply Chains, Job Creation, Driving Inclusion, and Impact Measurement. This document registers the panelists' discussions and will serve as the foundation for the sessions on July 18, 19, and 20, 2023, during PPP Americas in Panama.

Norme relative à la loi type sur les concessions et les partenariats public-privé

02/01/2023 • Article • Isabelle PEDRON-LIOU

La présente loi a pour objet d’établir le cadre juridique des partenariats public-privé axés sur la réalisation des ODD et des contrats qui leur donnent effet [dans le pays hôte], notamment les règles et procédures régissant la sélection, la préparation, l’évaluation, la passation de marchés et la mise en oeuvre, les principes contractuels et les dispositions institutionnelles qui leur sont applicables, ainsi que de contribuer à l’exécution ordonnée et coordonnée de ces partenariats. Cette loi s’applique aux PPP, l’accent étant mis sur les partenariats public-privé axés sur la réalisation des ODD, mais pas aux autres types de relations commerciales ou contractuelles entre les secteurs public et privé.