Even a small reduction in these risks could have a real impact on investment levels in infrastructure, particularly in developing countries. Tools such as IoT sensors could provide inputs into more accurate financial and credit risk modelling, using real-time data on asset performance. More accurate revenue and cost forecasting using Al tools that can process large amounts of data could also provide further cost savings. First, capacity bottlenecks on sub-national levels restrict the investment opportunities of governments, leading to a financing deficit in infrastructure projects.