History of IPFA

The last 20 years have witnessed a significant change in the role of governments and in the provision of infrastructure services in nations around the world. As governments open up to private sector involvement, companies are now playing a greater role in the provision and financing of major infrastructure projects, services and assets.

The private sector now finances, builds and operates through private companies in areas such as power (plants, pipelines, wind farms) transport (airports, rail, roads), water (treatment, distribution) telecommunications, healthcare (hospitals, clinics, primary care) education (schools, universities) government accommodation and defence.

IPFA was established in 1998 to create a membership forum to discuss issues facing the market and to establish closer links with the public sector.  Established as a not for profit organisation initially in London, branches were speedily set up in New York, Johannesburg and Singapore to meet demands for the Association’s service.