Accelerating “bankable projects”
One of the key issues raised for discussion was the restructuring of finance for water management.
The World Bank said the problem was not a shortage of capital, but the lack of appropriate project structuring.
The private sector and financial institutions today attach great importance to climate resilience and want clarity on regulations and consistent capital flows.
Thailand has a strong opportunity to access new forms of financing, including green bonds, blue financing and ESG-linked finance, a major global trend.
If Thailand can package water management projects clearly and credibly, it will be able to attract substantial funds from investors looking for sustainable infrastructure.
Thailand’s golden opportunity to become a regional leader
With its strategic location at the centre of Asia and strong water management institutions, such as the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR), the World Bank believes Thailand has the potential to become a regional leader in climate-resilient water investment.
The annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank, which Thailand will host this year, will be an important platform for pushing water onto the global agenda.
