The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Board of Directors has approved its first two projects in Sri Lanka. A USD200-million loan will improve housing conditions for low-income communities in Colombo by constructing affordable housing and redeveloping land. Another loan for USD80 million will be used to reduce the risk and damage from landslides in Sri Lanka. Both projects will improve living conditions for those most in need in the country.
Investment in the Urban Regeneration Project will support the construction of about 5,500 housing units and other related infrastructure in Colombo. These housing units will be provided to individuals and families currently living in underserved settlements that are impacted by poor sewer and solid waste management systems and dilapidated housing structures.
“Providing affording housing will improve the quality of life for those in need in Colombo,” said AIIB Vice President and Chief Investment Officer D.J. Pandian. “Smarter urban planning will also enable the city to attract more foreign investment and increase its potential as an economic hub for the country.”
The investment to reduce landslide risk will support the design and construction of mitigation or protection measures where landslides have already occurred or are at risk of occurring. The investment will also support the review and strengthening of the policy and regulatory systems for landslide management at the local and national level.
“With global warming contributing to increased risk of both the number and intensity of climatic events in Sri Lanka, landslide mitigation efforts are an important part of ensuring the sustainability of vital infrastructure,” said AIIB Director General Supee Teravaninthorn. “Our involvement in this project will help us to develop capacity in disaster mitigation, so we can support other members in the planning and implementation of climate-resilient and major disaster prevention projects.”
Additional information about the Urban Regeneration Project and the Reduction of Landslide Vulnerability by Mitigation Measures Project can be found here.
About AIIB
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank with a mission to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia. Headquartered in Beijing, we began operations in January 2016 and have now grown to 93 approved members worldwide. By investing in sustainable infrastructure and other productive sectors in Asia and beyond, we will better connect people, services and markets that over time will impact the lives of billions and build a better future.
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