Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ has detailed a bold blueprint for building the “backbone” to drive sustainable growth in tomorrow’s economies and overcome investment gaps.
A new whitepaper from ADQ forecasts that at least $100 trillion in global investment will be needed by 2040 as the world pursues rapid economic transition alongside growing demand for resilient infrastructure.
The traditional definition of infrastructure – the foundation upon which nations build their future – has expanded beyond physical assets such as ports, power plants and road networks to include digital systems and clean-energy grids.
The report outlines a pioneering model centred on pillars of partnerships and platforms, long-term patient capital and clustering company strengths.
It says global investment in infrastructure is flourishing, driven by demand for new and upgraded systems and investment capital from institutional investors. The two forces come into sharp focus in Gulf Co-operation Council countries, where demand for infrastructure investment and the supply of capital converge.
However, investing in infrastructure is not always straightforward. Large-scale project complexities, lengthy timelines, significant capital requirements and the pace of technological advancements present obstacles.
As a strategic partner to the Government of Abu Dhabi, ADQ’s infrastructure investments are aligned with the UAE’s long-term goals. Getty Images
Meanwhile, governments often lack fiscal space to finance new developments and commercial banks have face
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