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Project Finance8 min read

Structuring EPC + Finance for Large-Scale Infrastructure: A Practical Guide

As governments across Africa, Asia, and Latin America accelerate infrastructure investment, the EPC + Finance model has emerged as a critical tool for bridging the gap between project ambition and available capital. We outline the key structuring considerations for public and private clients.

July 28, 2026Read article

Infrastructure Development

July 14, 2026·6 min read

Special Economic Zones: Unlocking Industrial Growth in Emerging Markets

Well-designed Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have proven to be powerful catalysts for industrial development and foreign direct investment. We examine the key success factors and common pitfalls in SEZ development across emerging economies.

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Due Diligence

June 30, 2026·5 min read

Payment Guarantees in Cross-Border Infrastructure Projects

Sovereign guarantees, letters of comfort, and commercial bank guarantees each carry distinct risk profiles. Understanding the hierarchy and enforceability of payment guarantees is essential for any cross-border infrastructure engagement.

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Project Finance

June 17, 2026·7 min read

Export Credit Agencies: A Primer for Infrastructure Project Sponsors

Export credit agencies (ECAs) play a pivotal role in financing large-scale infrastructure in developing markets. We review how project sponsors can effectively engage ECAs and what lenders look for in a bankable project structure.

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Infrastructure Development

June 3, 2026·6 min read

Social Infrastructure Investment: Health, Education & Housing in Developing Economies

Social infrastructure — hospitals, schools, affordable housing — is increasingly attracting blended finance structures that combine public mandates with private capital. We explore the evolving landscape for social infrastructure investment in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.

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Due Diligence

May 20, 2026·9 min read

Assessing Technical Capability in Public Sector Infrastructure Clients

Financial due diligence is only half the picture. Evaluating a public sector client's technical capacity to manage, operate, and maintain infrastructure assets is equally critical — and often overlooked. We outline a practical framework for technical capability assessment.

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Project Finance

May 6, 2026·5 min read

Institutional Infrastructure: Building Banking and Legal Systems That Last

Sustainable economic development depends on robust institutional infrastructure — functioning banking systems, enforceable legal frameworks, and efficient tax collection mechanisms. We examine how advisory firms can support governments in building these foundational systems.

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