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This note analyzes the short-term impact of the financial crisis by reviewing 522 infrastructure projects with
private participation in developing countries which were trying to raise financing on project finance basis or
were in advanced tender stage between either January 2008 and March 2008 or July 2008 and March 2009.
In 2008 nine developing countries implemented 65 water projects with private participation, involving investment of more than US$3.1 billion. Note 23 June 2009
Lessons from recent experience in Europe and Central Asia
Economic crises and other factors in the cancellation of private infrastructure projects in developing countries
Although the number of new private transport projects declined, investment commitments remained around the peak level reached in 2006. Note 10 July 2008
62 water projects with private participation reached financial or contractual closure in 14 developing countries. Note 9 May 2007
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Investment commitments remained in the US$19–21 billion range in 2007 for third consecutive year. Note 14
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Investment commitments doubled to US$45.5 billion in 2007, reaching its highest level. Note 15
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Investment commitments continued to recover, amounting to US$38.3 billion in 2007. Note 16
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Investment commitments reached a new peak of US$12.8 billion in 2007. Note 17
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Investment commitments remained at the peak range of US$28–29 billion in 2007. Note 18
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Investment commitments amounted to US$11 billion in 2007,
the second highest level since 1990. Note 19
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