21.2. 10:00 – “With more than half of the world’s population living in cities, providing sustainable infrastructure is a critical challenge to meet global needs”, said Guy Morin, Mayor of Basel, in his opening speech at Global Energy Basel 2012. At this event, the globally leading platform for infrastructure financing, more than 300 decision-makers from 30 countries are gathering in Switzerland to discuss the optimization of urban infrastructure.

„Infrastructure is about people“, added Marie-Gabrielle Ineichen-Fleisch, Head of Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs – „and a driving power for development“. Investments have to be focused and efficient, she said. „We are going to listen and are eager to learn about your ideas.“