Never in history has the pace of urbanization been so rapid: 60 to 70 million people are being added to the urban population each year for the next few decades. This “prime time” of urban expansion creates a wealth of new opportunities for institutional investors, within both emerging and developed markets, across a range of public and private vehicles.
In this insightful discussion, Prudential Investment Management's David Hunt and Taimur Hyat examine the investable implications of urban expansion, focusing on long-term investment opportunities within four key themes: infrastructure, real estate, consumer goods/services for the growing middle class, and the agricultural supply chain.
For a detailed read, download the white paper here.