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We are pleased to welcome on board Catherine Jones, Vice President, Plenary Americas, as a Canada Council Member. We caught up with Catherine recently to ask her a few questions… IPFA - Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give to yourself at the start of your career? Catherine - Don’t be afraid to embrace challenges and step outside your comfort zone. Growth comes from pushing boundaries, taking on new responsibilities, sharing your ideas boldly and engaging actively with your peers. Read the full conversation on our website: https://lnkd.in/e35pbVet #IPFA #Infrastructure #Energy #GlobalNetwork #Community  #Connecting #Council #Canada

We are delighted to announce the following individuals as our new East Africa Council members and Future Leaders Network rep: - James Woodward, KPMG, East Africa Council Chair - Beatrice Nyabira, DLA Piper, East Africa Council Member - Mphokolo Makara, Standard Bank Group, East Africa Council Member - Ndenga Mulonga, Control Risks – East Africa Future Leaders Network Rep Looking forward to working with you all to develop the IPFA branch in East Africa. #IPFA #ShapingYourFuture #SharingKnowledge #Connecting #CareerProgression #Council #Committee #FutureLeadersNetwork #EastAfrica

📢 Would you like to host?   We are currently looking for hosts for some of our upcoming Autumn Learning courses in the following regions: Singapore: 📅 - 29 Oct, 2024 - Project Finance Fundamentals https://lnkd.in/ewa8ZQNp Riyadh: 📅 - 4-5 Nov 2024 - Project Finance Advanced https://lnkd.in/e8zVjekM   Dubai 📅 - 18-19 Nov, 2024 - Project Finance Advanced https://lnkd.in/e_K4hZv3 Email your interest to Learning@ipfa.org #Learning #Training #ProjectFinance #Project #Global #Infrastructure #FutureLeadersNetwork #LearningandDevelopment

In this edition of Infrastructure Quarterly, CBRE Investment Management’s team examines how the uncertainty about Central Banks’ rate policies extended the slowdown in infrastructure fundraising and deal making in the first quarter of 2024. The report also features a Q&A with CBRE on North American Data Centre trends and explores the development constraints, power advancements and outlook for 2024 and beyond. Read the report, created by Tania Tsoneva, CFA, CBRE Investment Management here: https://lnkd.in/e-sgk_xm As an IPFA member, you can showcase your thought leadership to 20k industry contacts and access an extensive content library offering expert advice through on-demand webinars, interviews, podcasts and other bite-sized content. If you want to get involved in our Knowledge Hub, reach out at connect@ipfa.org. #IPFA #KnowledgeHub #Infrastructure #DataCentre

📢Just Announced! September Infrastructure Reception Reconnecting after the holiday period, it’s the perfect time to reignite connections and explore new opportunities within the infrastructure and energy investment sector. This evening reception offers a relaxed atmosphere for members to meet, mingle, and share insights. Don’t miss this chance to expand your network and discuss the latest trends in infrastructure investments. We look forward to seeing you there. 📅 – Thursday 5 September 2024 🌏 – Van Bael & Bellis Offices, Chau. de la Hulpe 166, 1170 Bruxelles, Belgium 🕓 – 6.00pm Register now: https://lnkd.in/ejxTtHpU Not an IPFA Member? Join us - https://lnkd.in/eHw9Mfq3 This in-person event is kindly hosted by Van Bael & Bellis #IPFA #GlobalNetwork #Connecting #Networking #Brussels #SocialReception #Infrastructure

Key takeaways from our event - 'Evolution of Financing in the GCC – Learning from the Past to Shape the Future', that took place in Dubai at the beginning of June. Thank you to our moderator and panel speakers: Moderator: Justo Alejandro Algaba, HSBC Charles Anderson, Clifford Chance Chetan Kapoor, Synergy Consulting, Inc. Dipak Haria, BlackRock Ismail Chakour, Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) #IPFA #Community #Connecting #NetworkingEvent #Dubai #MiddleEast #Financing

📢Just Announced! Project Finance Techniques: Trends in Emerging Markets As emerging market economies seek building large-scale projects crucial for regional development, project finance ("PF") appears as a tried and tested method across multiple jurisdictions. The most suitable PF technique is determined based on a number of factors like the sector, financing mix, institutions involved and the government support available for the project, with risk-mitigation and allocation being key drivers for most of the decision-making. Join us as we take a look at non-recourse structures implemented in MENA, Turkey and Central Asia, Middle East, Africa; and discuss key growth sectors and upcoming regional trends. Speakers to be announced shortly. 📅 – Tuesday 3 September 2024 🌏 – Feriye Palace, Yıldız, Çırağan Cd. No:44, 34347 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye 🕓 – 4.00pm Register now: https://lnkd.in/gv9A6_fe Not an IPFA Member? Join us - https://lnkd.in/eHw9Mfq3 This in-person event is kindly hosted by Clifford Chance #IPFA #GlobalNetwork #Connecting #Networking #Istanbul #Turkey #ProjectFinance #Infrastructure #Energy

Are you looking to upskill your team in #AssetManagement? Join our New Course this September! The programme covers concepts structured in a way to help new and experienced participants understand: - The importance of Asset Management in Project Finance, PPPs and private sector investments in infrastructure and energy. - The life cycle of a project highlighting critical areas and drawing on the Trainer’s experiences. - Personal insights into some of the more challenging aspect of Asset Management. Created and led by current and experienced industry practitioners, our programmes are case study-focused, offering real-world insights and practical applications that will enhance your understanding and build the required skill set to progress in your careers. Find out more about our #London course | 26 September: https://lnkd.in/gNpg89wD

We are pleased to welcome on board Phoebe Liew, Credit and Political Risk Broker, The Texel Group, as our Asia Future Leaders Network Committee Chair. We are looking forward to working with you to develop the IPFA Future Leader Network in Asia. #IPFA #Infrastructure #Energy #GlobalNetwork #Community #Connecting #Committee #FutureLeaderNetwork #Asia

We are pleased to welcome on board Magda Sabat, Vice President, Pomerleau & Associés | Solutions pour les particuliers, as a Canada Council Member. We caught up with Magda recently to ask her a few questions… IPFA - What do you hope to bring to the council? Magda - Diversity of view with respect to challenges faced by the infrastructure sector, where the growth of program requirements and historical approach to risk allocation and management exceed the ability of the construction sector to meet needs. Read the full conversation on our website: https://lnkd.in/e6MXzjJe #IPFA #Infrastructure #Energy #GlobalNetwork #Community #Connecting #Council #Canada