Respondents from Albania participated in the survey as well.

As the global economy recovers from the economic and financial turmoil of 2008–2009, it is crucial to reflect upon next steps to support infrastructure development—a key part of stimulus programs worldwide.

This is the third survey in KPMG’s infrastructure series, commissioned from the Economist Intelligence Unit. Our first survey looked at views on infrastructure among business leaders generally. The second surveyed private sector companies involved in the delivery of infrastructure. This third survey involved 392 senior public sector officials involved in infrastructure policy, procurement, or development across the globe.

Some of the key findings include:

• Stimulus is only a start and is not eliminating the pressing need for long-term financial resources.
• The politicization of infrastructure and inconsistent political will are creating uncertainties that are hampering effective policy-making and outcomes.
• Government effectiveness is a concern and impeding infrastructure delivery.
  Ineffective control, accountability, and transparency measures are hurting the ability of governments to deliver infrastructure.
• Public sector respondents believe that collaborating with the private sector could lead to better infrastructure, but cultural differences stand in the way.

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