Leveraging Government-Owned Land as a Catalyst for Private Investment

The government is a huge holder of both land and real estate. In some jurisdictions, the potential market value of land can exceed the total gross domestic product of that jurisdiction. This session will explore the potential of using government-owned land to attract private investors in fiscally constrained environments. The discussion will focus on two archetypes of sectors: revenue-driven sectors and cost-driven sectors. Revenue-driven sectors include real estate subsectors, such as residential, commercial, and hospitality. These sectors rely on land as a primary revenue driver, where the ultimate product is the use of real estate space. Cost-driven sectors include industries such as manufacturing, which require land for hosting production facilities, and service sectors such as banks, which use office space to deliver services. Each archetype represents unique opportunities for leveraging land as a currency to stimulate private investments. Panelists will share insights on effective strategies and examine the role of government-owned land in facilitating private investments in these sectors, highlighting the potential for economic growth, job creation, and innovation.