Ethiopia is seen as a leader in clean energy infrastructure, generating the bulk of its energy needs from hydropower but also investing in wind, solar and geothermal.
"Adani has said for some time now that what is required for companies planning major job creating and infrastructure generating projects in Australia is certainty on approvals.
In the case of Iran, sanctions have increased a thirst for accelerated development to expand water-resource infrastructure, generate power, and secure food and energy for Iranians.
It targets projects that endeavor to create new jobs, develop infrastructure, generate new tax revenues, and take advantage of natural resources through sustainable policies and programs.
The two reports concur that the multiplier effects of an increase in infrastructure spending are substantial, citing recent estimates by Moody's and the Congressional Budget Office that $1 billion of infrastructure spending generates about a $1.6 billion increase in G.D.P.
Having underinvested in infrastructure for years, it's quite likely that, "for every $1 billion invested in transportation projects, 42,000 jobs are created, and...every dollar spent on infrastructure projects generates about $5.70 in economic activity", as the governors say.
