Energy for Africa, Prioritizing Investments Under Climate Change
Rich Swanson
February 26, 2018
12:30–1:45 pm
Cabot 702
Light lunch will be served
Uncertainties, and the associated risks to project value, are compounded by climate change (and other factors). In response, some governments are turning to public-private partnerships in an effort to access additional capital and expertise for major undertakings. While these partnerships can often bring value for money, they also come with complications.
In order to adequately evaluate and prioritize project investments, one decision-making method from the finance community is particularly helpful in representing the full value of climate-threatened projects. A real options framework can identify value and preserve it for public entities. We’ll look at how the framework can be applied as a strategic approach to infrastructure development.
