Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Through Infrastructure Development

Infrastructure development poses significant challenges for both developing and developed countries, hindering their progress in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Financing and managing infrastructure projects require substantial resources and expertise that governments often struggle to leverage effectively. As a result, the potential for sustainable and inclusive development remains untapped. Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Through Infrastructure Development provides a comprehensive guide to address these challenges. Edited by Cristina Raluca Gh. Popescu, Poshan Yu, and Yue Wei, this book focuses on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a solution. It equips policymakers, investors, practitioners, and researchers with the necessary knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of infrastructure development, leveraging the expertise and resources of the private sector. By showcasing successful case studies, analyzing critical success factors, and offering insights into the implementation of PPPs in both developing and developed countries, this book becomes an essential resource for driving progress toward the SDGs. Covering topics such as financing, risk management, legal frameworks, and sustainability considerations, it empowers readers to make informed decisions and foster collaboration between the public and private sectors. This book serves as a roadmap for achieving sustainable and inclusive infrastructure development, enabling readers to contribute to a prosperous future.

Dr. Cristina Raluca Gh. Popescu is Full-Professor Habil. at the University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania, PhD. Supervisor and Doctoral School Member at The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, and an award-winning Scientific Researcher. Having more than 24 years of experience, focuses on helping students learn and apply the subjects more effectively, and centers on improving scientific research excellence. Values a special environment where her in-depth knowledge of creative thinking and academic writing can help deliver accurate research results. She is focused on becoming an outstanding researcher, centered on interdisciplinary topics, in a multicultural environment, constantly driven by passion in promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Showing a positive attitude in exploring the endless possibilities of the transformative power of individuals deeply concerned with health and well-being, education, innovation, and responsible production and consumption may be found among the top priorities on her agenda. Her most important skills are: analytical ability and foresight, attention to detail, collaborative spirit, communication skills, creativity, critical thinking, flexibility, intellectual courage, objectivity, persistence, time management, and thirst for knowledge. She is deeply centered on adopting a healthy and balanced lifestyle, thus improving efficiency and productivity in order to be a good and valuable researcher. She is skilled in Business Administration, Economics, Management, Accounting, and Audit. Collaborations: The National Institute for Research and Development in Environmental Protection (I.N.C.D.P.M.), Romania; National Research and Development Institute for Gas Turbines COMOTI, Romania; University of Craiova, Romania; Ministry of Research and Innovation, Romania. She is Member of Chamber of Financial Auditors of Romania (CAFR), Romania as Financial Auditor, and Member of Authority for the Public Oversight of the Statutory Audit Activity (ASPAAS), Ministry of Public Finance, Romania as Financial Auditor. Single author and coauthor of more than 400 scientific works, with national and international publishers, having national and international coauthors: books, book chapters, articles, congress, conference, and symposium papers. She has more than 3000 citations in national and international publications. Single author and coauthor of numerous scientific works indexed in WorldCat – the world’s largest library catalog.

Poshan (Sam) Yu is a Chinese Australian, is a versatile individual who excels in a range of roles and industries. With a dynamic skill set, he serves as a consultant, adjunct professor, keynote speaker, research award winner, SSCI journal editor, author, ad-hoc reviewer, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and OzAsia festival ambassador. Additionally, he brings his financial expertise to over 30 media platforms in China as a guest financial news commentator. Sam's academic contributions extend to various prestigious institutions. He teaches at the University of Victoria Program at Soochow University in China and holds the position of an external professor of financial technology and finance at SKEMA Business School, China. Furthermore, he is a visiting professor at Krirk University in Thailand, EU-Asia research coordinator at the European Business Institute of Luxembourg, and a visiting researcher at the Australian Studies Centre of Shanghai University. Notably, he is also a guest professor at Emlyon Business School China and an adjunct faculty member at George Washington University's master program at Renmin University of China. Previously, he taught as a casual academic at the University of South Australia Business School and was a visiting scholar at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Furthermore, Sam is actively engaged with several organizations and holds significant positions. As a regional partner in China for FasterCapital, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, he plays a vital role in fostering entrepreneurship. He also serves as a vice president at Tinbowah Investment in Beijing and holds an honorary vice president position at the Belt and Road Blockchain Association. Additionally, he contributes as a business mentor for AIC RAISE in Coimbatore, India, the Griffith Industry Mentoring Program in Australia, and University College London. Beyond his professional endeavors, Sam acts as the marketing manager at CAMathories™, an organization founded by a group of Cambridge University alumni and faculty members dedicated to early childhood education, mathematics, science, and advanced technologies. Sam's research interests are extensive and encompass a wide range of topics. They include public-private partnerships, financial technology, regulatory technology, educational technology, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, start-ups, intellectual property, art finance, wine, and China's “One Belt One Road” policy.

Yue (Moon) Wei is Honorary Secretary of the Institution of Public and Private Partnership and General Manager of TPMA in Hong Kong. She participated in the Chinese translation of the PPP Certification Program Guide published jointly by the World Bank Group (WBG), Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Inter-American Development Bank through its Multilateral Investment Fund (IADB through its MIF) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and later has become the editor in chief of the translation. Meanwhile, She is responsible for PPP projects, project management and merger and acquisitions in Greater China region.