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Beijing, China, Dec. 21, 2023
A consortium of international institutions are supporting the development of the superstructure of a second container terminal in Damietta Port in Egypt with a USD455 million co-financing package to Damietta Alliance for Container Terminals S.A.E.
READ MOREDubai, UAE, Dec. 05, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in promoting sustainable infrastructure development and address development challenges in Asia and beyond.
READ MOREDubai, UAE, Dec. 05, 2023
Updated: Note change of location and date of the 5th Finance in Common Summit.
READ MOREDubai, UAE, Dec. 03, 2023
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) have published a joint statement where they present concrete and urgent actions to scale up finance and enhance climate outcomes measurement, strengthen country-level collaboration, and increase co-financing and private sector engagement. The announcement comes as world leaders are gathering at the COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
READ MOREDubai, UAE, Dec. 03, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding that recognizes the critical role of investment in rural infrastructure, nature resources management and climate resilience in transforming agrifood systems.
READ MOREDubai, UAE, Dec. 03, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with FONPLATA Development Bank (FONPLATA) to strengthen strategic collaboration and explore cofinancing opportunities in Asia, Latin America and beyond.
READ MOREDubai, UAE, Dec. 02, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) today launched its 2023 Asian Infrastructure Finance report, titled Nature as Infrastructure, with a panel discussion at its COP28 pavilion.
READ MOREBeijing, Nov. 07, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a USD36-million loan agreement for the development, construction and operation of a 100-megawatt (MW) wind power plant in the Zhambyl region of Southern Kazakhstan.
READ MOREBeijing, China, Nov. 06, 2023
The Heads of Procurement (HoP) of the twelve Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) in their recent meeting held in Manila, Philippines have pledged their commitment to promote sustainable procurement.
READ MOREBeijing, Oct. 27, 2023
On the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, Chief Financial and Risk Officers from all major multilateral development banks and other development financial institutions (jointly referred to as MDBs) convened with Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) in Marrakech. This gathering reaffirms MDBs’ commitment to proactive engagement with CRAs and marks the second such meeting in 2023.
READ MOREBeijing, Oct. 25, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have provided guarantees to support the issuance of Egypt’s first Sustainable Panda Bond at a value of RMB3.5 billion. This bond is the first issuance of an African sovereign in the Chinese interbank bond market, underscoring Egypt’s commitment to driving sustainable development.
READ MOREBeijing, Oct. 24, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the COP28 Presidency are collaborating to mobilize much-needed climate investment capital and accelerate clean energy investments to address critical resource gaps in Asia and beyond.
READ MOREBeijing, Oct. 19, 2023
We at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) express our deepest sympathies to Afghanistan for the devastation caused in recent earthquakes, with tragic loss of lives and livelihoods. During this moment of great sorrow and suffering, our thoughts and hearts are with the people of Afghanistan.
READ MOREBeijing, Oct. 14, 2023
The world faces a global “polycrisis” affecting human and economic development at an unprecedented scale. Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been painfully slow. For many countries, that progress has stalled or reversed, while the climate emergency is felt in intensifying force around the globe, hitting the most vulnerable the hardest. A much scaled up global effort is thus required to eradicate poverty, accelerate inclusive socioeconomic development, and tackle transboundary challenges.
READ MOREBeijing, Oct. 12, 2023
A joint report by multilateral development banks (MDBs) published today finds that MDB climate finance reached a new record high in 2022. The announcement comes as delegates meet in Marrakesh, Morocco, for the World Bank (WB) Group and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings, where scaling up public climate finance, in particular for low and middle-income economies, is one of the items on top of the agenda.
READ MORESharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Oct. 02, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a loan of EUR150 million for the Istanbul Seismic Risk Mitigation and Emergency Preparedness Additional Financing (ISMEP-AF) project.
READ MOREBeijing, Sep. 28, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Kingdom of Cambodia signed a USD33 million sovereign loan and a USD10 million grant from the Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response Intermediary Fund (Pandemic Fund) on Sep. 26, 2023 to support Cambodia's cross-border livestock health and value-chain infrastructure improvement. The financing will strengthen animal and human health safety by improving production and hygiene through the One Health approach, which recognizes the interrelation among the health of people, animals, and their shared environment.
READ MORESharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Sep. 28, 2023
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Vice President Sir Danny Alexander and CEO of Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad signed an agreement for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to contribute USD10 million to AIIB’s Special Fund Window for Less Developed Members (SFW) on September 26, 2023.
READ MORESharm El Sheikh, Sep. 27, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is collaborating with PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PT PLN) and PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (PT SMI) to implement Indonesia’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) milestones under the Paris Agreement.
READ MORESharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Sep. 27, 2023
The Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) announced that its ninth Annual Meeting will be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan in September 2024.
READ MORESharm El Sheikh, Sep. 26, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) now has 109 Members after its Board of Governors today approved the applications of three economies.
READ MORESharm El Sheikh, Sep. 25, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has launched its inaugural Climate Action Plan (CAP), a milestone in the Bank’s ongoing commitment to combatting climate change.
READ MORESharm El Sheikh, Sep. 25, 2023
Your Excellency, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Your Excellency Dr. Mohamed Maait, Chair of the AIIB Board of Governors and Minister of Finance of Egypt, Distinguished Governors, Honored Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen.
READ MOREAbu Dhabi, UAE, Sep. 20, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has inaugurated its first overseas office on Sep. 19, 2023 with the opening ceremony of the Bank’s Interim Operational Hub in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
READ MOREBeijing, Sep. 15, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) expresses its deepest sympathy and solidarity with the people and Government of the Kingdom of Morocco following the earthquakes that caused severe calamity in the country. Our thoughts and hearts are with the people of Morocco during this sorrowful period.
READ MOREBeijing, Sep. 15, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) expresses its deepest sympathy and solidarity with the people and government of Libya following the floods in the country that swept away lives and livelihoods.
READ MOREBeijing, Sep. 08, 2023
With exceptional results on its latest three-year USD2 billion Sustainable Development Bond, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is close to concluding its 2023 funding program.
READ MOREBeijing, Sep. 05, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has participated in the private placement of USD100 million, five-year sustainable Eurobonds by JSCB Uzpromstroybank, Uzbekistan’s second largest bank. AIIB invested a total of USD25 million in the issuance.
READ MOREAbu Dhabi, UAE, Aug. 31, 2023
An array of leading industry experts gathered at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center on Aug. 29 to discuss how best to scale-up crucial finance for climate action.
READ MOREBeijing, China, Aug. 30, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and Bloomberg Philanthropies will work together to increase the pace and scale of clean energy deployment and capital mobilization across Asia.
READ MOREBeijing/Sharm El Sheikh, Aug. 03, 2023
More than 20 engaging sessions will explore trends and topics on sustainable growth at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The event will be held on Sep. 25-26, 2023 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Registration is open and can be accessed here.
READ MOREBeijing, July 19, 2023
Since its establishment in 2016, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has been committed to promoting sustainable infrastructure development and sustainable development finance.
READ MOREBeijing, July 17, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Board of Directors has approved a EUR100 million financing to support climate change mitigation in Romania through green housing. The Banca Transilvania Green Mortgages Bond Investment Project will finance green mortgages, or retail purchases of dwellings in certified residential green buildings in Romania via investment into a Tier 2 bond issued by Banca Transilvania, Romania’s largest bank.
READ MOREBeijing, July 10, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) to jointly accelerate the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
READ MOREBeijing, July 07, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) today has released the findings of its extensive Internal Review into recent allegations made by its former Director General of Communications who resigned on June 12, 2023, after 15 months of service.
READ MOREBeijing, July 01, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has issued its methodology for assessing the alignment of its investment operations with the Paris Agreement.
READ MOREParis, France, June 23, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Jin Liqun and World Bank Group President Ajay Banga met on June 22 at the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in Paris, France.
READ MOREParis, France, June 23, 2023
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Jin Liqun and Agence Française de Developpement (AFD) Chief Executive Remy Rioux have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their collaboration.
READ MOREBeijing, June 19, 2023
Multilateral development banks (MDBs), including the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), released today the joint principles of how they will ensure alignment of their new financing with the goals of the Paris Agreement—the culmination of work over the last five years to ensure a consistent and harmonised approach.
READ MOREBeijing, June 15, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) welcomes the review announced by Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and AIIB Governor, Ms. Chrystia Freeland, into the baseless allegations made by Mr. Bob Pickard, AIIB’s former Director General of Communications, following the announcement of his resignation yesterday.
READ MOREBeijing, June 15, 2023
Today, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB or the Bank) Board of Directors (Board) discussed with Management the resignation of Bob Pickard, former Head of Communications, and the allegations he has levelled against the Bank.
READ MOREBeijing, June 14, 2023
AIIB has accepted the resignation of Mr. Bob Pickard, who has served as the Director General of the Communications Department since March 2022. Throughout this time, the Bank has supported and empowered him to perform his role.
READ MOREBeijing, June 12, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has issued its debut benchmark Swiss Franc (CHF) Sustainable Development Bond. The 7-year CHF200 million attracted strong interest from Swiss investors when it debuted on the market on June 6, 2023. The issuance attracted more than CHF200 million of investor orders and the book closed after 20 minutes. The joint lead managers were BNP Paribas and Credit Suisse. The bond will be listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange.
READ MOREBeijing, June 09, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved the commitment of up to USD25 million to Lok Capital IV LLC (the Fund) – a closed-end private equity fund experienced in impact investment – with a cap of 20 percent of the Fund’s total capital commitment and a co-investment sleeve of up to USD5 million.
READ MOREBeijing, May 30, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is engaging with the Asian Transport Outlook (ATO) initiative to strengthen the knowledge base on transport in the Asia-Pacific region.
READ MOREBeijing, May 19, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has appointed Teresa Lin as external member of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) of the Board of Directors. Lin’s term follows the end of the three-year term of Ai Phing Cheng in April 2023. Elisabeth Stheeman continues to serve as external member to the ARC.
READ MOREBeijing, May 11, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has successfully priced its first Climate Adaptation Bond, a thematic bond issued under the AIIB Sustainable Development Bond Framework. The 5-year bond raised AUD500 million, and the proceeds will be allocated to projects that have an estimated climate adaptation finance portion of 20 percent or greater of the total project financing.
READ MOREBeijing/London, April 27, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Amundi and Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) announce the publication of the Companies and Climate Change report, developed by Fitch Solutions, the Carbon Trust, and CBI. This report presents the first research application of the AIIB-Amundi Climate Change Investment Framework (CCIF).
READ MOREAbu Dhabi, April 19, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a host member agreement to officially open in Abu Dhabi the Bank’s first overseas office, an Interim Operational Hub (the Hub). Jin Liqun, President and Chair of the Board of Directors of AIIB, joined His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and UAE Governor of AIIB, during the signing ceremony in Abu Dhabi.
READ MOREBeijing, April 18, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has clarified that its investment in the Indonesia Mandalika Urban and Tourism Infrastructure Project (Mandalika Project) is in compliance with environmental and social standards.
READ MOREBeijing, April 17, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a EUR140-million loan with Fraport TAV Antalya Yatirim, Yapim ve Isletme (FTA) for the expansion and modernization of Antalya’s Airport in Türkiye to improve airport service and the availability of travel options.
READ MOREBeijing, April 06, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed three new project finance loan agreements in the aggregate amount of USD83.6 million as part of a USD 396.4 million debt financing to Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) for the construction of three greenfield solar PV power plants in Uzbekistan’s Samarkand, Djizzakh and Surkhandarya regions. The Asian Development Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the European Investment Bank are also supporting the financing.
READ MOREBeijing, March 24, 2023
The Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved an investment of up to USD120 million in the Seraya Southeast Asia Energy Transition and Digital Infrastructure Fund (the Fund). The investment aims to support the region’s green energy transition and technology-enabled infrastructure development, which is also expected to improve cross-border digital connectivity within Asia.
READ MOREBeijing, March 22, 2023
Today the President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Jin Liqun, welcomed to AIIB headquarters in Beijing the United States’ nominee for World Bank Group President, Ajay Banga.
READ MOREBeijing, March 08, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has partnered with the Southeast Asia Women’s Economic Empowerment Fund (SWEEF) to finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Southeast Asia. Agreements were signed last week with AIIB committing up to USD10 million to the fund.
READ MOREBeijing, Feb. 13, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) hosted its Second AIIB-Host Country Engagement Workshop at the AIIB Headquarters in Beijing on Feb. 9, 2023. Opening remarks were given by AIIB President and Chair of the Board Jin Liqun and Wang Dongwei, China’s Vice Minister of Finance and AIIB Alternate Governor for China. Representatives from China’s central government, provincial governments, financial institutions, corporations and associations from China attended the workshop.
READ MOREBeijing, Feb. 09, 2023
Following outings in the GBP and USD market in January, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) issued its debut benchmark EUR Sustainable Development Bond on Feb. 7, 2023. The 5-year EUR1.5 billion issue attracted strong interest from high-quality investors around the globe.
READ MOREBeijing/Singapore, Feb. 09, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will soon provide scarce capital to early-stage companies through small-scale venture capital (VC) funds, thereby promoting innovation in green and technology-enabled infrastructure across AIIB members.
READ MOREBeijing, Feb. 01, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is launching its inaugural USD5-billion multicurrency Euro Commercial Paper (AIIB ECP) program in February 2023. The program expands AIIB’s short-term funding options and demonstrates the Bank’s agility in meeting investors’ demand for sustainable investment through high-quality debt capital market issuance programs.
READ MOREBeijing, Jan. 09, 2023
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Board of Governors has approved Mauritania’s application, raising the Bank’s approved membership to 106. Mauritania is now AIIB’s 55th nonregional member, 21 of which are from Africa.
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