Albright Stage | Build It Together: Unlocking Private Investment in Public Infrastructure

CEE faces a significant infrastructure investment gap that public budgets alone cannot cover, due to competing priorities in defence or social sectors and limited fiscal space. Mobilising private capital through public-private collaborations (PPCs) is essential to bridge this gap, with public and private actors working alongside each other across sectors, from railways and energy grids to hospitals and schools. Developing robust project pipelines, ensuring clear governance, and strengthening institutional capacity are critical to making PPCs attractive and viable. This approach is also relevant for Ukraine’s reconstruction, where efficient collaboration between public and private actors can accelerate recovery. By showcasing successful models and addressing structural barriers, CEE can unlock both infrastructure delivery and investor confidence. Matteo Patrone, Vice President, Banking, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Zuzana Pelakova, Director of Economy and Business Programme, GLOBSEC Olga Zykova, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Finance of Ukraine David Delgado-Romero, Partner & Director CEE, Meridiam Gordon Bajnai, CEO, Campbell Lutyens and Member of the Board of Directors, GLOBSEC Jörn-Erik Mantz, Head of Growth Markets, E.ON Polska