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1 International Seminar on Energy Cooperation in Northeast Asia : Directions and Implementation Korea Energy Economics Institute Financing of Energy Infrastructure Development and Institutional Prerequisites October, 2002 Dr. Woonki Sung President, CEO Korea Infrastructure Fund Management Co.

2 Korea Energy Economics Institute - 2 -  Low interest and low inflation environment  Severe downturn of public equity markets  Flee to safety and preference for bonds and utility type stocks  Widespread hesitation on emerging markets let alone new frontiers of the markets  Most of multi-national energy companies are financially weak and withdrawing to their home country operations.  Traditional means of infrastructure development financing are limited.  Lack of suitable investment opportunities. Financial investors have resources to invest. Recent Market Developments

3 Korea Energy Economics Institute Private Sector Participation in Infrastructure (PPI) - 3 -  It provides benefits to consumers and governments. It makes possible, or lowers the cost of, public services and frees governments from heavy fiscal burdens.  It shifts risks to private investors and operators, who are better equipped to handle the risks  Models for PPI include management contracts, leasing, build-operate-transfer or build-own-operate, and divestitures.  World-wide growth of PPI transactions since the 1980s in power, telecom, transportation, and water sectors.

4 Korea Energy Economics Institute Risk characteristics of infrastructure assets transform over their life cycle. Risk tends to drop rapidly and be mis-priced during transition phase at end of construction. Risk Time 3-4 years1-2 years20+years Development Construction OperationTransition C B A Infrastructure Assets - Life Cycle - 4 -

5 Korea Energy Economics Institute Target StagesTypes of Investors and Lenders A. DevelopmentProject developers, Sponsors, Operators B. Construction Co-investors, Private equity funds, Commercial banks ECA s, Suppliers, Multilateral Development Institutions C. Operation Institutional investors (life insurance, pension funds) Individual investors on stock exchanges, Bondholders - 5 - Infrastructure Assets - Investors/Lenders

6 Korea Energy Economics Institute  Joint Ventures vs. Foreign-controlled Operations  Build-Operate-Transfer schemes and Project Finance  Development Fund Approach  Capital Market Transactions  A Regional Development Bank - 6 - Infrastructure Financing Alternatives

7 Korea Energy Economics Institute  Political, Social and Institutional Issues  Special Economic Zones  Public and Private Sectors Partnerships  Public Sector Support  Clear and Stable Regulatory Framework  Transparency, Access and Accurate Information Flows  Political Risk Cover  Securitization and Credit Enhancement - 7 - Measures to Attract Private Investors and Financiers

8 Korea Energy Economics Institute  For infrastructure development in the Northern Parts of Northeast Asia, an IFC/MIGA-type would be an effective operational model for a regional development bank.  The proposed model should have special focus on:  Development and monitoring of infrastructure projects;  Making equity and long-term loan investments in connection with private sector participation in infrastructure;  Mobilization of funds (public and private; loans and equity);  Provision of credit enhancement facilities, partial guarantees;  Provision of political risk insurance;  Close relationships with private developers, technical partners, financiers and investors; and  Private sector development in host countries.  For infrastructure development in the Northern Parts of Northeast Asia, an IFC/MIGA-type would be an effective operational model for a regional development bank.  The proposed model should have special focus on:  Development and monitoring of infrastructure projects;  Making equity and long-term loan investments in connection with private sector participation in infrastructure;  Mobilization of funds (public and private; loans and equity);  Provision of credit enhancement facilities, partial guarantees;  Provision of political risk insurance;  Close relationships with private developers, technical partners, financiers and investors; and  Private sector development in host countries. - 8 - A Regional Development Bank


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