151 The last reference can be made to institutional gap. The bank is present in 45 Belt and Road markets and has deep insights into how this infrastructure and trade initiative can foster investment and growth in ASEAN. However, the region may be at a turning point. Chief among them, a high-speed railway that is set to run through Laos, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, connecting China to Southeast Asia. The shortfall between the actual and required infrastructure spending points towards an infrastructure gap that needs to be filled if growth in ASEAN is to be maintained or accelerated. There are also gaps in information flows and coordination between the private and public sectors, which inadvertently crowd out private investors. We can advise investors and projects, and share best practices across multiple markets. Without taking the necessary steps to pursue sustainable infrastructure now, ASEAN’s current infrastructure growth may come at the cost of future generations. However, the region may be at a turning point. Financial institutions have either adopted international sustainability standards, frameworks or principles, or developed their in-house policies and guidelines to better identify and mitigate E&S risks. However, ineffective project structuring continues to keep private money at bay. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), there is a US$100 billion funding gap that exists in the region today, even with the US$184 billion of infrastructure investments by governments. Countries like Laos and the Philippines could also gain significantly from Chinese funding and technical expertise for the construction of rail links. You will also know that there is a good amount of private equity money in the market, and private equity investors are looking for the right yield for the right kind of assets. In the case of BRI, about 70 per cent of our global footprint overlaps with the BRI countries. Foreign initiatives such as China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Japan’s Partnership for Quality Infrastructure promise investment into infrastructure-starved ASEAN countries. However, BRI is a great opportunity for local corporates in ASEAN to collaborate with some of their larger partners who have the necessary funding. Also, if you look at projects which are innovative, like converting plastic waste into renewable energy, you have a huge amount of green bonds that are starting to emerge. For example, Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s government plans to spend US$327 billion on a pipeline of 265 projects, and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has earmarked US$180 billion for railways, roads and airports. Increasing population mobility and communication needs, as well as geographical and environmental factors around trade and sustainability, are also significantly driving demand for infrastructure. [2], A new report by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA), “Financing Sustainable Infrastructure in ASEAN”, examines the baseline of financing sustainable infrastructure in ASEAN, outlining the environment and social (E&S) standards, frameworks and principles currently adopted by Singapore-based financial institutions. • Financing gaps prevalent in middle and low-income countries. ASEAN2025調査レポート概要 Outline of ASEAN2025 Survey Report 2. In most countries, the criteria for project selection are realistic and transparent. MANILA, Philippines – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) needs a whopping $60 billion a year to address the region’s infrastructure gap. ASEAN sustainable finance: A huge gap means a huge opportunity Inforial The Jakarta Post Jakarta, Indonesia / Fri, January 31, 2020 / 09:22 am Rino Donosepoetro, Vice Chairman ASEAN … ASEAN countries could easily adopt best practices from each other, but this is rarely witnessed, notwithstanding the significant work being done in this area by ADB and the World Bank. Infra Asean is a platform aiming at delivering insights related to infratructure projets in South-East Asia, covering different aspects of the industry at large, such as Mobility, Legal, Business & Economics, Connectivity and Energy. Financial institutions tuned into the global conversation on sustainability have set sights on ASEAN’s infrastructure sector, which holds one of the largest green finance opportunities in the region – an estimated US$1,800 billion from 2016 to 2030. The SIIA would like to specially thank HSBC for its generous support (including sponsorship) and our Knowledge Partner, KPMG in making this study possible. Surya: Private investors are increasingly open to long-term infrastructure investments. Through partnerships, the local corporates will be able to gain access to new markets and new technology. Source: The Business Times © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. The different economic and political systems are key to the gaps in ASEAN. ASEAN needs to re-think approach to US$2.8 trillion infrastructure gap. Banks can add value by looking at the viability of each project and advise how to make it feasible by considering numerous aspects including partnerships, financing and risk management. What factors influence project selection? A current funding gap of nearly US$100 billion exists today, making it a top priority for ASEAN governments as poor infrastructure impedes economic growth and constrains the quality of life for communities across the region. So, that is one opportunity that as a bank and with our deep links in China and ASEAN, we are keen to facilitate more of, and be the conduit for corporates and governments alike. © Singapore Institute of International Affairs. Jiten Arora, Global Head of Commercial Banking, and Surya Bagchi, Global Head of Project and Export Finance, at Standard Chartered share more in the first of this two-part series. Governments have begun looking to private sector capital for funding, but some face difficulty finding takers. The second part of this series will include insights from the bank’s clients. For BRI projects, we provide clients with access to the renminbi market and other global currencies, and offer guidance on ways to leverage liquidity. The report identifies a lack of a common language around what sustainable infrastructure looks like in ASEAN. With many infrastructure projects yet to be constructed in ASEAN, the SIIA’s report hopes to bring different stakeholders to a common starting point so as to inspire further dialogue. Governments need to meet the demand for infrastructure brought about by population growth and urbanisation, yet the rate of public sector financing for infrastructure development is unsustainable. As integration with the world economy increases, ASEAN finds itself facing important opportunities and challenges including the need to better integrate the new members into the regional and global economy. 2 Trillion Yen to ASEAN Countries over 5 Years Mainly for the Two Pillars of “Enhancing Connectivity” and “Narrowing the Development Gap” toward ASEAN Integration in 2015 Disaster Management: Strengthening ASEAN-Japan Standard Chartered’s executives and the bank’s clients gathered recently for a roundtable discussion on how ASEAN can narrow its infrastructure gap. Bridging the Development Gap among Members of ASEAN. Asia alone will have a USD4.6 trillion investment gap from now till 2040. Standard Chartered believes each country needs to set a vision of what its infrastructure needs are in the long term, and break it down into near-term plans. What is holding the private sector back from financing infrastructure projects? The emergence of cross-border initiatives like China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is also expected to be a catalyst to help Southeast Asian countries fulfil their infrastructure gaps. Infrastructure Investment Gap The East Asia Summit (EAS) Energy Outlook 2019 projects that US$430-US$440 billion will be necessary in the power generation sector, including US$149-US$226 billion for refineries and US$16-US$28 billion for liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals. Getting banks involved early is important. [5] As a regional infrastructure financing hub, Singapore can steer the direction of infrastructure development in this region towards a more sustainable path. At the same time, heightened global attention on climate change and international awareness of human rights have also shaped how people view and finance long-term infrastructure projects. China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is an ambitious undertaking that seeks to revive trade along two ancient land and sea routes, benefitting over 60 countries in the process. Therefore, Southeast Asia is currently facing an infrastructure gap of US$102 billion. More consistency in identifying E&S risks will improve the way these risks are mitigated not only at the planning stage but also throughout the project lifecycle. What trends do you see for infrastructure financing? What would be a model public-private partnership in the BRI? Last year, we were involved in close to 100 BRI projects. 8 min. Leveraging its deep market knowledge, as well as industry and product expertise, Standard Chartered works with investors, corporations, and governments globally, advising and connecting them to the right local and international partners. These could include tax incentives to encourage a transition to renewables, or blended finance models that make transportation projects more attractive to private players. As elaborated by Ulrich Volz (2005, cited in Bui and Vo 2007), ASEAN … On the investment front, Chinese funds flowing into BRI countries are also expected to hit US$300 billion by 2030, more than twice the level as of 2017. However, countries in ASEAN do not have sufficient public sector capital to finance all the required projects, going by the Standard Chartered report. 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They can structure, underwrite, and syndicate significant sources of private funds. Bridging ASEAN’s US$2.8 trillion infrastructure gap by 2030 is a pressing issue for regional governments. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has a gap of 1.2% of GDP in the climate-adjusted scenario. The report highlights the challenges financial institutions face in channelling capital towards sustainable projects, as well as the government measures that could be applied to channel more financing for sustainable infrastructure. With the opportunities in mind, Standard Chartered offers companies the presence and experience it has built across the region for over 150 years. Kuala Lumpur, May 22 - If a spending deficit of US$1.2 trillion in six key Asian economies and a rising tide of protectionist rhetoric in Europe don’t seem the most promising combination of business prospects, think again. Take for example, the public-private partnership frameworks for the transportation sectors. Ultimately, the project contributed to the UAE meeting its sustainable development goals and contributing to the Paris Accord. 3 April 2019. Among them, 38 deals (nearly 40 per cent) were related to projects in the ASEAN and South Asia region. We have established global networks, and importantly, strong expertise in structuring financing. Tap into Standard Chartered’s network strength and deep industry expertise: sc.com/en/banking/belt-and-road. Jiten: We are the only international bank present in all 10 ASEAN markets. © Standard Chartered 2020. How has Standard Chartered mobilised capital from private-sector investors for infrastructure projects? infrastructure as a means to promote ASEAN integration Efforts to narrow the development gap is driven mainly by the IAI Work Plan. In 2015, Chinese President Xi Jinping said he hopes annual trade with those countries would outstrip US$2.5 trillion in a decade. Beyond climate resilience, financiers and projects developers differ on the risks they consider, such as biodiversity, workers’ health and safety as well as restoration of affected communities’ livelihoods. Challenges in addressing the infrastructure gap The infrastructure deficit across ASEAN is a very well established fact as a result of many factors, such as policy decisions, lack of bankable projects, weak governance and a lack of transparency. It’s a very large solar project, 950 megawatts, coming up in Dubai. Our international network and local market expertise allow us to effectively connect our clients seeking partnerships with local governments, and even multinational companies. I think that is going to be a big opportunity. Addressing Southeast Asia’s Infrastructure Gap Past August 28, 2019 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. The ongoing drive towards an ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) reflects an understanding that deep integration needs more than traditional trade policy. Jiten: I agree, infrastructure development can only succeed with a coordinated approach which calls for close collaborations between governments, multilateral development agencies, institutional investors and commercial banks. But this financing deficit presents significant opportunities for mid-corporates to grow beyond their home turf while addressing the market needs. Infrastructure access is also marked by fragmentation, with notable differences between low-income and high-income ASEAN countries, between ASEAN and the Pacific Islands countries, and between rural and urban areas. Available: https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/227496/special-report-infrastructure.pdf, [4]Keynote Speech by Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, at the OMFIF Global Public Investor Launch on 12 June 2019. Take Standard Chartered for example. [4] The city state is already a significant source of funds and expertise for infrastructure projects in the region – an estimated 60 per cent of ASEAN projects have received loans or advisory services from Singapore-based banks. Governments have begun focusing on the right projects but the supporting regulatory, contractual and risk allocation frameworks are still developing in several countries. ASEAN faces a long-standing challenge with the lack of good quality, adequate infrastructure. Permission required for reproduction. Government financing accounts for 90 per cent of infrastructure expenditure in Asia, compared to a worldwide average of 40 per cent. Digital Infrastructure financing gap in Asia is growing significantly, estimated to reach $512 billion by 2040. [1]Speech by Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Finance and Education, at the Singapore Regional Infrastructure Summit on 16 August 2019. Historically, Asean has looked overseas for investments, mainly from China and Japan, to make up shortfalls in infrastructure capital. 1. to bridge the infrastructure gap in ASEAN and the linkages of various players across the infrastructure value chain, this Annual Report continues to provide useful updates on the latest developments in the ASEAN investment landscape. 2025年のASEANの展望と課題 ASEAN 2025: Vision and Challenges – Prof. Akifumi Kuchiki 日本大学生物資源科学部教授 朽木 昭文 3. Typically, it has been bank debt, but we have migrated a bit to export credit agencies (ECAs) and insurers. Surya: My favourite BRI project currently happens to be not in ASEAN but the Middle East. Infrastructure investment in ASEAN from 2016 through 2030 is estimated to be about US$2.8 trillion, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Infrastructure development across ASEAN, but especially in the Mekong region, has occurred at a breakneck pace. That way, countries can identify the right financing approach for each project accordingly. ASEAN has a massive infrastructure gap but it is increasingly evident over recent years that the region may not be able to fund it. The infrastructure investment gap—the difference between investment needs and current investment levels—equals 2.4% of projected GDP (climate-adjusted) for the 5-year period from 2016 to 2020. gap in the ASEAN region from 2016 through 2030 is approximately US$2.8 trillion, or US$184 billion annually. The infrastructure gap – the difference in required infrastructure spending and actual investment spending – arises due to rapid urbanisation and population growth. The “Financing Sustainable Infrastructure in ASEAN” report is authored by the SIIA and the full report will be launched in November 2019. It uses a mix of solar power technologies, including storage solutions, to generate solar power even at night, in a cost-effective manner. Globally, the infrastructure investment gap is estimated to be USD15 trillion from now till 2040. All rights reserved. That trend will be a win for governments too. The ASEAN Infrastructure Fund is a dedicated fund established by the ASEAN member nations and ADB to address the ASEAN region's infrastructure development needs by mobilizing regional savings, including foreign exchange reserves. Singapore, for instance, established the Infrastructure Asia office in 2018 to link up industry players, multilateral development banks, and governments with infrastructure investment opportunities in the region. [1] The gap between infrastructure needs and actual spending will grow more acute without increased private sector investment. At the same time, ASEAN governments can play a critical role in helping to facilitate more capital flows towards sustainable infrastructure. Infrastructure Gap in South Asia : Inequality of Access to Infrastructure Services Biller, Dan; Andres, Luis; Herrera Dappe, Matias (2014-09) The South Asia region is home to the largest pool of individuals living under the poverty line, coupled with a fast-growing population. Hence, Standard Chartered in an upcoming report, titled ASEAN – a region facing disruption; positioning mid-corporates for growth in Southeast Asia (“the Standard Chartered report”) notes that there is a rapid proliferation of infrastructure projects to narrow ASEAN’s gaping infrastructure deficit. The rapid acquisition of foreign direct investment, while welcomed, has resulted in general concerns over the quality and sustainability of infrastructure projects. What can the public sector do to encourage private financing and partnerships? Available: https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/speeches/2019/keynote-speech-by-mr-heng-swee-keat-at-the-omfif-global-public-investor-launch, [5]Speech by Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security, Teo Chee Hean, at the 5th Singapore Regional Business Forum on 15 August 2019. They are a great way of raising long-term money, especially because they are aimed at projects that are innovative and that are in the renewable energy sector. ASEAN infrastructure gap turns negatives into positives – says HSBC If a spending deficit of US$1.2 trillion in six key Asian economies and a rising tide of protectionist rhetoric in Europe don’t seem the most promising combination of business prospects, think again. T The gap between infrastructure needs and actual spending will grow more acute without increased private sector investment. Government financing accounts for 90 per cent of infrastructure expenditure in Asia, compared to a worldwide average of 40 per cent. 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