Financing Infrastructure Development and Evolution

In this course, we will explore how debt and equity can be used to finance infrastructure investments and how investors approach these investments. We will discover the crucial importance of infrastructure in modern economies and the evolution of financing methods in the context of growing global needs. The course is divided into 5 modules lasting approximately 7 hours, spread over 5 weeks. We will cover the importance of infrastructure, public and private sources of financing, the evolution of infrastructure and project financing. We will also look at the increasing focus on sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria. The course includes video lectures, readings and talks by expert guests. It is presented in an accessible and simplified format, suitable for a general audience, including high schools and new entrants to university. Available in Italian and English with subtitles, it is accompanied by materials in both languages

• Explain the use of debt in infrastructure financing
• Illustrate equity financing for infrastructure projects
• Understand investor approaches to infrastructure investments
• Assess the role of infrastructure in modern economies
• Analyze the evolution of financing methods for global needs

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to follow English instructions and complete practical tasks