Presented at the 4th Global Infrastructure Basel Summit 21 & 22 May 2014. Read more about the world leading platform for Sustainable Infrastructure Finance at www.gib-foundation.org. Next Summit: 27 & 28 May 2015 in Switzerland

1. How citizens become stakeholders
Innovative Infrastructure Finance
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Luise Neumann-Cosel

2. How can we enhance investments in
sustainable infrastructure?
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Luise Neumann-Cosel

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• non-material interests are prior-ranking
• monetary interests are subordinate
• potential is extremely high
Interests of Consumers / Citizens

7. How can we enhance investments in
sustainable infrastructure?
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8. How can we enhance investments in
sustainable infrastructure?
Meet the investment needs of those
who have the highest interest in
sustainable infrastructure:
Citizens.
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• problem: limited expertise of investors
• responsible project owners and authorities
• rules and laws
→ strict provisions of law for cooperatives
→ small scale projects often minimize risks
→ critical awareness of consumers is essential
Risk Mitigation
Consumer Protection

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• judicial frameworks
that enable citizen-driven projects
• willingness
of local authorities to cooperate with citizens
• conscious consumers
chosing sustainable (investment) options
Where do gaps exist?

11. GIB Summit 2014
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Luise Neumann-Cosel
Luise Neumann-Cosel
BürgerEnergie Berlin eG
lnc@buerger-energie-berlin.de
+49 171-215 54 82
www.buerger-energie-berlin.de
Thank you for your attention.