Overview
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 111 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies.
Mission and focus areas
Our mission is to finance Infrastructure for Tomorrow. By investing in sustainable infrastructure, AIIB unlocks new capital, new technologies and new ways in which to address climate change and to connect Asia, and the world. Our focus is infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity. We align all our operations with the Paris Agreement and follow our Climate Action Plan to consolidate climate financing principles while directing investments in alignment with our Members’ needs.
Structure and governance
AIIB is a multilateral development bank with a governance structure that includes a Board of Governors, a Board of Directors, Senior Management, and an International Advisory Panel. The bank’s operations are guided by its Articles of Agreement, By-Laws, and various codes of conduct for board officials and personnel. Our accountability framework includes a Complaints-resolution, Evaluation and Integrity Unit and a Project-affected People’s Mechanism.
Programs and offerings
AIIB meets clients’ needs through various financing modalities, including Sovereign-backed Financing and Nonsovereign-backed Financing. We manage several Special Funds Resources, such as the Project Preparation Special Fund, Special Fund Window for Less Developed Members, and the Green Climate Fund Special Fund. Our thematic priorities include Green Infrastructure, Connectivity and Regional Cooperation, Technology-enabled Infrastructure, and Private Capital Mobilization. We also offer climate-focused policy-based financing and an Energy, Food Security and Economic Resilience Facility.
Who We Are
Our mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow (i4t). We aim for a prosperous Asia based on sustainable economic development and regional cooperation. By unlocking new capital and technologies, we enable our clients to build sustainable infrastructure rooted in innovation, connectivity, and cooperation. As our clients succeed, society shares in that prosperity.
