Anne Valentine Andrews, who recently joined Manulife Investment Management as Global Head of Private Markets, emphasizes that the United States can learn from countries such as Australia, which has been raising private capital for infrastructure investment through its super-annuation retirement plans, asset recycling, and public private partnerships.  The U.S. lacks investment opportunities in infrastructure projects, and should endeavor to make more projects “shovel ready”.  Lastly, the U.S. public needs to better understand the benefits generated by increased infrastructure investment, such as additional jobs, improved GDP, and enhanced quality of everyday life.
In closing, Anne points out there is no need to experiment in infrastructure delivery – instead, the United States can “connect the dots” and learn from other countries.