Islamic Project Finance: Driving Economic Recovery
at the 4th Annual WIIFC 2009

Key decision-makers in the global Islamic project finance industry are gathering again on the 3rd of November in Doha Qatar for vital discussion that will strengthen the role of Islamic project finance, in an industry where the shortage of conventional credit has created a pressing need to broaden the base of financing.

WIIFC 2009 Agenda

Opening Keynote Address - Beyond the Crisis: Infrastructure Development as an Engine of Economic Growth

Key discussion points:
  • Revitalising economic growth
  • Assessing the outlook for the post-crisis infrastructure market

Shari'ah Compliant Project Finance - Revitalising Growth

Key discussion points:

  • Key trends in the financing of large-scale projects
  • What role can Islamic finance play in infrastructure project finance?
What Innovative Approaches Can Islamic Finance Bring to
Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects?

Key discussion points:

  • Generating liquidity in a challenging market
  • Assessing the next generation of Islamic finance solutions
  • Comparing infrastructure investment in mature Western markets
    and the emerging markets
  • Beyond project finance
Sukuk as a Key Driver of Infrastructure & Project Finance

Key discussion points:

  • Is Sukuk gaining traction as a source of Infrastructure finance?
  • What is required to fully unleash the potential of Sukuk for
    Infrastructure project finance?
  • Examining recent transactions to define the way forward for Sukuk
Roundtable Debate: Case Study Insights into Islamically-Structured Transactions

Key discussion points:

  • A Roundtable debate into insights gained from actual case studies
  • Recent landmark case studies
Re-Assessing the Role & Significance of Ratings, Risk
Management & Insurance of Large-Scale Infrastructure
Projects in a Turbulent Market

Key discussion points:

  • Towards more effective risk management: Lessons from the crisis
  • Assessing the significance of Ratings
  • Exploring insurance options for large-scale infrastructure projects
Roundtable Debate - Mobilising Islamic Finance & Investments for Infrastructure Project Finance