Jyoti Bisbey
Jyoti Bisbey
Lecturer
Part-time Faculty
Programs: MA International Affairs, MA International Development Studies, MA International Economic Policy, Master of International Policy and Practice
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Jyoti Bisbey is a global expert in infrastructure finance, climate finance, and public-private partnerships (PPPs) with more than two decades of experience advancing sustainable development and mobilizing investment for resilient infrastructure in emerging and developing economies. She has held senior leadership and advisory positions with the World Bank Group, the United Nations, and international PPP organizations, supporting governments across Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and Small Island Developing States in developing investment strategies, infrastructure projects, and climate resilience programs.
Her expertise spans climate finance, sustainable energy, transport & water, blended finance, private capital mobilization, infrastructure resilience, and public investment management. Throughout her career, she has helped governments and development finance institution’s structure bankable infrastructure programs, strengthen enabling environments for private investment, and develop innovative financing solutions to address climate and development challenges.
Jyoti is an Executive Committee Member of the World Association of PPP Units and Professionals (WAPPP), serves on several international advisory bodies focused on sustainable infrastructure and climate resilience, and is Associate Editor of the Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development. She has played a leading role in developing globally recognized professional standards, including the Certified PPP Professional (CP3P) and Private Capital Mobilization (PCM) credential programs.
A frequent lecturer, speaker, and author, Jyoti's work focuses on the intersection of international development, climate policy, infrastructure investment, and sustainable finance. Her research and professional contributions emphasize mobilizing private investment for infrastructure development, climate mitigation and adaptation, particularly in developing countries. She holds an MBA from George Washington University, an Executive Diploma from Harvard University, and an Honors Degree in Mathematics from St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi.
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Financing Sustainable Transport in Times of Constrained Public Budgets- 4th edition
SLOCAT Partnership for Sustainable Low Carbon Transport · Oct 15, 2025
Guidelines for Small-scale Public-Private Partnerships (SSPPPs)
World Association of PPP Units and Professionals (WAPPP) · Jul 1, 2025
Financing Climate Action for Transportation in Developing Countries
The World Bank · Dec 24, 2024
Beyond regulations: Country paths to achieving PPP success
The World Bank · Nov 13, 2024
Mobilizing Climate Finance for Railways
The World Bank · Mar 1, 2024
Ignoring climate risks in infrastructure drives down social and economic value for future generations
Global Infrastructure Hub (G20 GI Hub) · Nov 9, 2022
Managing Climate Risks in Infrastructure PPPs in Developing Countries
International Monetary Fund (IMF) · Oct 24, 2022
Integrating climate risk management in infrastructure PPPs in developing countries: Key concepts, best practices, and broader considerations
World Association of PPP Units and Professionals · Aug 5, 2022
Financing Low Carbon Transport Solutions in Developing Countries
World Bank Group · Nov 6, 2021
Building socially influenced infrastructure projects in developing Asia: Why now?
World Bank · Feb 3, 2021
Attracting private financing in cross-border infrastructure investments
Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development, National University of Singapore · Dec 31, 2020
Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2020: Towards sustainable economies
United Nations ESCAP · Apr 8, 2020
Setting sustainability standards for the financial system in Asia-Pacific
United Nations ESCAP · Apr 8, 2020
Financing infrastructure in Asia through bonds and capital markets
Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, part of the National University of Singapore · Apr 8, 2020
Moving businesses towards decarbonization
United Nations ESCAP · Apr 8, 2020
Enhancing the efficiency of infrastructure projects to improve access to finance
Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, part of the National University of Singapore · Mar 24, 2020
GTWN Magazine essay: Can we bring purpose in Infrastructure planning and financing
The Mobile Century: Life and Work in Digital Era: Global Telecom Women’s Network (GTWN) Magazine · Feb 26, 2020
Green Growth Knowledge Partnership blog:How to plan infrastructure in low carbon growth era?
Green Growth Knowledge Platform: Joint · Jan 23, 2020
UN ESCAP conference: Mainstreaming SDGs by bringing ESG and purpose in financing
United Nations ESCAP · Nov 6, 2019
UN ESCAP Blog: The planet is the only limit
United Nations ESCAP · Nov 6, 2019
UN ESCAP conference: SDGs, fiscal space and risk management- case of infrastructure and PPPs
United Nations ESCAP · Nov 5, 2019
World Bank Group Blog: From profit maximization to purpose maximization in infrastructure
World Bank Group · Aug 7, 2019
UN ESCAP book: Infrastructure financing for sustainable development in Asia and Pacific region
United Nations ESCAP · Jul 30, 2019
Global Infrastructure Hub (GIH) Blog: What will it take? …Moving away from profit maximization to purpose maximization!
Global Infrastructure Hub (GIH) · Jun 20, 2019
UN ESCAP report: Financing for Development in Asia and Pacific- context of Addis Ababa Action Agenda
United Nations ESCAP · Mar 30, 2019
PPP Certification Program
World Bank Group · Mar 3, 2016
How to Develop Sustainable Irrigation Projects with Private Sector Participation
World Bank Group · Feb 1, 2016
A Financial Recovery Plan for Vietnam Electricity : With Implications for Vietnam’s Power Sector
World Bank Group · Feb 1, 2016
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The World Bank Group