Innovative Revenues for Infrastructure (IRI)

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Renewable energy projects can provide governments with an additional source of revenue, see examples below. The World Bank’s Municipal Public-Private Framework Case Studies includes around 100…

A list of projects and project summaries which use Leveraging Knowledge Generators as innovative sources of funding. Leveraging Knowledge Generators, eg science parks or innovation hubs. Co…

Special economic zones, land zoning, using regulatory regimes, marketing and tax breaks can help leveraging regulatory changes. Below is a list of projects and project summaries which use …

Case studies on by-product Commercialization e.g. refuse derived fuel, methane capture, biochar, energy-from-waste, compost or recycling.The World Bank’s Municipal Public-Private Framework Case…

Infrastructure can create a virtual space, for example by incorporating a Municipal Geographic Information System (GIS) system into the e-governance system through PPP. The Municipal GIS aims to…

Urban congestion zone charges provide a method for reducing congestion, improving environmental impact, reducing accidents, and creating an additional revenue stream for transit projects in the zone.…

Betterment levy are charges based on the specific benefit properties receives from public improvements.The World Bank’s Municipal Public-Private Framework Case Studies includes around 100 Project…

Infrastructure projects should consider cost savings from e.g. building energy efficiency, LED streetlighting, rooftop or floating solar.The World Bank’s Municipal Public-Private Framework Case…

Results Based Payments from Third Parties e.g. Emissions Reduction Credits/offsets or Renewable Energy Certificates.The World Bank’s Municipal Public-Private Framework Case Studies includes around…

Some infrastructure is used intensively only at certain times, for example, sporting facilities or educational facilities, and these facilities can be used for revenue-generating purposes during off-…

Infrastructure sharing can include telecoms cables, power transmission, water aqueducts among others. The World Bank’s Municipal Public-Private Framework Case Studies includes around 100…

In some cases existing buildings or facilities may be linked to the infrastructure investment. By commercializing these assets, government addresses the challenge of disused or underused assets and…

Infrastructure can be considered in a holistic manner, mandating a developer to deliver a larger investment program including commercial, economic, and social assets.The World Bank’s Municipal Public…

Infrastructure projects can attract additional revenues through retail services, provided in, above, under, or around the infrastructure facility, e.g. convenience stores, shops, banking services and…

Vehicle Services provides opportunities for commercial services to the transport entities, such as petrol stations, mechanics, truck/bus parking, e-vehicle, charging stations, air-side services or…

Cargo handling, warehousing, chillers or dry port can provide opportunities for more or new commercial activities creating additional revenue streams. The World Bank’s Municipal Public-Private…

Private investment has been used to develop various educational facilities and services or university housing. The World Bank’s Municipal Public-Private Framework Case Studies includes around…

Private investment is often used to deliver specialist services e.g. clinics, imaging, consultants, pharmacy or dental, but as always care needs to be taken to ensure that public services remain the…

Hotels, restaurants, cafes, catering, and other hospitality and tourism facilities can bring significant revenues for infrastructure. These commercial activities are particularly profitable when…

The space above, below, and around the infrastructure can be used for commercial parking facilities, to earn new revenues and to address congestion.The World Bank’s Municipal Public-Private Framework…

Housing can be built above or around the infrastructure to generate additional revenues and many infrastructure projects offer space and opportunity for residential property development, and there is…

Naming Rights is a form of advertising whereby a corporation, person, or other entity purchases the right to name for example a facility, object or program and any project that might involve an…

The space in and around an infrastructure project can be used for advertising and marketing, to draw attention from consumers and increase consumption of their products or services. The World…

In a similar way that advertising and marketing leverages high footfall areas, naming rights can leverage city icons to connect with consumers. By offering naming rights to reputed brands,…