Infrastructure Investment: The Case of the U.K.
IMF Podcasts, May 14, 2015
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- Infrastructure Investment: The Case of the U.K.
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- Published: May 14, 2015
Overview and scale of investment
- Over the next decade and a half, the United Kingdom will pour hundreds of billions of dollars into transport, and other infrastructure projects.
- Investment focus includes transport links that can propel the growth of smaller urban centers.
Key expert view
- Geoffrey Spence, Chief Executive of Infrastructure UK, emphasizes:
- Good planning is critical to successful infrastructure investment.
- Strong political support is critical to success.
Policy implications and recommendations
- Prioritize strong planning frameworks for large-scale projects.
- Secure sustained political commitment to ensure project delivery and long-term benefits.
- Use transport investment strategically to stimulate growth in smaller urban centers.
Production and contributors
- Host/producer: Bruce Edwards, International Monetary Fund — produces the IMF podcast program.
- Co-producer: Rhoda Metcalfe — independent journalist and audio producer.
- Episode date: May 14, 2015
- Platforms: Libsyn; Spotify; YouTube; Soundcloud; Apple