COVID-19 has exposed deep weaknesses in social infrastructure, which has suffered from chronic underinvestment in many countries at various income levels. The pandemic has revealed that a deficit in healthcare systems is endemic to all countries, regardless of their development status.
AIIB’s Chief Economist Erik Berglof and Senior Health Specialist Abigail Wright, and Wellcome Trust Director Sir Jeremy Farrar discuss the disruptive impact of the pandemic, lessons learned and how we can prepare for a world in the 21st century, more prone to frequent and complex global health challenges.
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Beijing, January 19, 2023
AIIB Graduate Program Now Open for Applications
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) offers recent graduates and young professionals from diverse academic backgrounds the opportunity to contribute to AIIB’s mission to finance Infrastructure for Tomorrow while developing valuable professional skills.
READ MOREBeijing, January 17, 2023
Mobilizing Institutional Capital for Infrastructure Debt in Asia
Infrastructure lies at the heart of economic, social and ecological development, and the lack of sufficient financing for infrastructure assets is a continuing challenge to develop emerging market economies. AIIB is partnering with Clifford Capital Holdings (CCH) to bridge the infrastructure financing gap through an innovative securitization platform Bayfront Infrastructure Management (Bayfront) which connects institutional investors with infrastructure debt solutions in Asia Pacific.
READ MOREBeijing, January 06, 2023
Join AIIB to Finance Infrastructure for Tomorrow
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is looking for graduates and young professionals who are interested in working on infrastructure development. As a multilateral development bank (MDB) focused on developing Asia, but with Members from all over the world, AIIB’s investments in infrastructure and other productive sectors seek to foster sustainable economic development, create wealth and improve infrastructure connectivity.
READ MOREBEIJING, December 30, 2022
Financing the Last Miles for Regional Connectivity
Multan, a city in east-central Pakistan with a population of around two million, is undergoing change for the better. Farm produce or perishable fruits would be transported faster. Sightseers would spend less time on the road, allowing them to appreciate Pakistan’s ancient architectures. All this, thanks to enhanced transport connectivity.
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