Infrastructure investments Future Investment Initiative 2019 Day 2

The panel discussion at the Future Investment Initiative 2019 focused on the critical role of infrastructure investments in driving economic growth and reinventing communities. Panelists emphasized the need for approximately $50 trillion to meet global infrastructure demands, particularly in urbanization, and the necessity of diverse funding sources, such as multilateral organizations, corporates, governments, and institutional investors. They highlighted the transformative effects of infrastructure on industrialization, economic development, and social progress, particularly in developing regions like Saudi Arabia and the GCC. The discussion also addressed the importance of softer infrastructure in areas such as health and education, advocating for long-term investments and partnerships between industries and governments to ensure sustainable development. Additionally, the panel emphasized the potential benefits of infrastructure investments in enhancing convenience, civilization, and quality of life for communities, as well as the role of technology in shaping smarter infrastructure.