BEIJING, May 18, 2021

Erik Berglof and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Investing in Global Health and Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed weaknesses in public health systems across the world and reinforced the need to develop sustainable, inclusive and resilient health infrastructure—the backbone of global health security.

In financing the Infrastructure for Tomorrow (#i4t) to respond to the needs of our members and clients, AIIB will gradually expand its capacity, role and value-add in social infrastructure and other productive sectors. In a fireside chat, AIIB Chief Economist Erik Berglof and WTO Director General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala discuss the opportunities for strengthening global health systems.

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Delivering Universal Health Coverage: Infrastructure Matters

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a crucial foundation for economic growth and social equality and is central to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3).1 However, its implementation is often stymied by a web of intricate challenges.

Beijing, March 22, 2024

Bridging the Technology Gap: AIIB's InfraTech Portal Connects Water Infrastructure Owners with Innovative Solutions

Across the globe, infrastructure is one of the least productive and least digitized sectors. Infrastructure owners and operators have struggled to integrate technology into their operations due to a lack of knowledge about the availability and benefits of technology.

Beijing, February 07, 2024

From Intern to Graduate Analyst at AIIB: Three Interns Who Made the Transition to Full-time Employment

At the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), we believe in mentoring and providing professional guidance to young talents.

Beijing, February 06, 2024

Investing in ESG: AIIB CFO Shares Insights

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Chief Financial Officer Andrew Cross was invited to the Budapest Eurasia Forum 2023 where he shared AIIB’s experiences and other valuable insights on environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.