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Center of Excellence 06

Infrastructure Economics & Investment Advisory

Cost-benefit, bankability, PPP and transaction advisory — the economic brain of the Institute.

Center status Operational Currently delivering with live mandates and operational methodology.
01 · Mandate & role

Infrastructure Economics & Investment Advisory.

Cost-benefit, bankability, PPP and transaction advisory — the economic brain of the Institute.

02 · Scope

What the Center covers.

Cost-benefit analysis (EU Guide to CBA) Bankable feasibility studies Financial and economic modelling PPP and concession structuring Tariff design and regulatory economics Transaction support and deal execution
03 · Core services

What the Center delivers.

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CBA to EU / IFI standard

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Bankable FS preparation and review

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PPP structuring advisory

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Concession and tariff design

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Transaction advisory (buy / sell side)

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Economic impact assessment

04 · Key deliverables

Outputs engineered for institutional decision-making.

CBA reports to EU standard

Bankable feasibility reports

Financial models (audited)

PPP structuring memoranda

Transaction support outputs

05 · Operating model

How the Center operates.

Independent economic and financial advisory methodology, referenced to the EU Guide to CBA, IFI appraisal manuals and international PPP frameworks.

06 · Independence & governance

Independence by design.

The Center operates under the Institute's Impartiality Policy, with documented firewalls from advisory engagements on the same object, Ethics & Integrity Committee oversight, and a published complaints and appeals procedure.

ImpartialityPolicy & firewalls
EthicsCommittee oversight
ComplaintsPublished procedure
AppealsIndependent review
07 · Accreditation path

Accreditation trajectory.

Methodology benchmarked to EU / World Bank / EBRD / EIB appraisal standards. No formal accreditation — authority derives from methodology and credentialed staff.

Current status: Operational
08 · Interaction with Divisions

Cross-cuts all ten Divisions.

The Center supports every Division with methodology, independent review and quality assurance — the Division leads delivery, the Center provides authority.

All ten Divisions

09 · Standards & frameworks

The standards we work to.

EU Guide to CBA EPEC PPP Guide World Bank PPP Reference Guide EIB Guide to Economic Appraisal OECD investment criteria
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the role of the Infrastructure Economics & Investment Advisory Center of Excellence?

The Infrastructure Economics & Investment Advisory Center of Excellence holds methodology, standards and independent review for its discipline, supporting delivery across KST Institute's Divisions and safeguarding the impartiality and technical integrity of the work.

What standards and methodologies does Infrastructure Economics & Investment Advisory apply?

Depending on scope, it applies the relevant ISO frameworks, EN Eurocodes, EU directives and international professional practice, progressing along a documented accreditation pathway where applicable. Accreditations not yet held are described as in progress.

How does Infrastructure Economics & Investment Advisory support independent, bankable delivery?

By providing documented, auditable methodology and independent technical review, Infrastructure Economics & Investment Advisory ensures that deliverables withstand institutional scrutiny and meet the EU-alignment and bankability standards required by regulators and IFIs.

How do I work with the Infrastructure Economics & Investment Advisory Center of Excellence?

Reach the Institute at [email protected] or +383 49 394 392 to discuss how Infrastructure Economics & Investment Advisory can support your project, mandate or accreditation needs.

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