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Disruptive Technologies and Transportation
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6 ways the Internet of Things is improving our lives
This website introduces 6 ways the Internet of Things is improving our lives.
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Virtual and Augmented Reality for Planning and Design
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are both part of a wider field of technology called Mixed Reality (MR). MR describes different technologies that can blend the physical world with the…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Construction Market to Reach USD 4.51 Billion By 2026
Artificial Intelligence in Construction Market Size – USD 429.2 Million in 2018, Market Growth - CAGR of 34.0%, AI in Construction Industry Trends – Easy risk mitigation.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) for Freight and Logistics
The official website of GIH introduces Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) for Freight and Logistics.
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Artificial Intelligence: Definition, Advice, Comparisons, Testimonials…
Aimed at simulating human intelligence, artificial intelligence has been emerging since the beginning of 2010, driven by deep learning, big data and the explosion in computing power.
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The Impact of Technological Disruption on Infrastructure
This article aims to address the impact of new innovations on infrastructure and ways to mitigate the risk from both a debt and equity perspective.
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Hydrogen May Be The Crucial ‘Jigsaw’ Piece For Green Microgrids
After catastrophic wildfires in 2017 and 2018 had devastated the transmission lines owned by PG&E Corp., it was forced to declare bankruptcy. And the fallout from that has been a move to…
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ENGIE successfully refuels the world’s first renewable hydrogen passenger train in test in the Netherlands
ENGIE, a leader in the zero-carbon transition, successfully refueled a hydrogen passenger train in a pilot test in the Northern Netherlands that took place between February 27 and March 11.
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Reinventing Business through Disruptive Technology
This report examines each of these sectors and themes in terms of what true disruption looks like, which technologies are most likely to have a dramatic impact, and the specific opportunities they…
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Bringing PPP into the Sunlight – Synergies Now and Pitfalls Later?
This publication covers PPPs with a focus on the implications for public finances in developing economies.
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Victorian Desalination PPP
The Victorian desalination project in Wonthaggi, South East Australia, stands out as perhaps the most impressive example of co-operation between a procuring authority and lenders to find an…
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Contracts and COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020—as well as government orders to contain it—has prevented countless people, babysitters to basketball players, from fulfilling their contracts. Are all of these parties…
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Covid 19, Frustration of Purpose and Impossibility
Frustration of purpose refers to situations in which performance of a contract becomes worthless to a contracting party.
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PPP Contract Management
This report provides practical guidance for governments managing PPP contracts, informed by real-life project data.
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Covid-19 – implications under French Law and guidelines for future project finance transactions
The Coronavirus outbreak has prompted many government interventions, resulting in a partial economic standstill in a number of countries. These restrictions have implications for contractual…
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OFGEM
The official website of the OFGEM.
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Understanding Power Purchase Agreements
This handbook is intended to provide an overview of PPAs and the obligations, risks, and remedies that are found within them.
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Financing PPP Projects with PVR Contracts: Theory and Evidence from the UK and Chile
This paper analyzed the experience with PVR contracts in Chile. The first PVR contract was auctioned in 1998. After 2006 PVR became the contract of choice for roads and airport PPPs. By 2017, 29 of…
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Public Private Partnerships in the EU: Widespread shortcomings and limited benefits
Although PPPs have the potential to deliver faster policy implementation and ensure good maintenance levels throughout their life-time, the audited EU-supported PPPs were not always effectively…
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IFC Technology Code of Conduct— Progression Matrix
Addendum to IFC EM Compass Note 80: Developing Artificial Intelligence Sustainably: Toward a Practical Code of Conduct for Disruptive Technologies
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Developing Artificial Intelligence Sustainably: Toward a Practical Code of Conduct for Disruptive Technologies
Adoption of the Technology Code of Conduct will help build trust with customers and ensure that AI technologies are human-centric. The Code will also support sustainability and impact, including…
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Resetting price controls for privatized utilities: a manual for regulators
This manual, which is the first of a series of learning materials for infra- structure professionals, provides new economic regulators with practical guidance on how to proceed in this fairly…
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Framing Stranded Asset Risks in an Age of Disruption
This project aims to understand which assets could become economically stranded as a result of the transition to a more sustainable economy and related disruptions. It also aims to develop a…
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2020 Global Risks for Infrastructure: Appendix
This website provides downloadable resources for the 2020 Global Risks for Infrastructure: Appendix.