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

Beijing, July 10, 2026

Bridging Communities and Markets through Infrastructure Connectivity

Every morning, a farmer in rural Uzbekistan plans his day around the condition of local roads. Outside Delhi, commuters and freight operators lose hours navigating congested rail lines. Along Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, port workers are preparing for a new terminal that will reshape trade flows for decades.

Beijing, July 01, 2026

Strengthening Returns on Irrigation Infrastructure Investment: Lessons from Indonesia

Irrigation systems are critical to rural economies such as Indonesia’s. They underpin food production, climate resilience and rural livelihoods.

Beijing, June 10, 2026

Mobilizing Private Capital to Scale Digital Infrastructure in Asia

Digital infrastructure is the backbone of economic growth, but investment in this space has been uneven. Many developing economies are struggling to expand basic digital connectivity while preparing for the artificial intelligence (AI) era, resulting in a double digital divide: inadequate basic access for hundreds of millions, compounded by growing gaps in AI readiness.

Beijing, June 05, 2026

Beyond the Label: Why International Agreements Alone Aren’t Saving Our Wetlands

Wetlands are critical natural water infrastructures. They act as biodiversity hotspots, critical sinks for carbon sequestration, and essential regulators of the global water cycle. From buffering communities against the ravages of floods and droughts to sustaining complex food webs, the ecosystem services provided by global wetlands are estimated to be worth a staggering USD39 trillion per year.