Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

The AIIB has often failed to assess and mitigate project risks, leading to serious harm for people and the planet. And those harmed have not had an opportunity to seek justice. 

The development bank and its primary backer, China, seem set to compete with the Japanese government in financing major infrastructure in Vietnam.

The Chinese-led bank’s governance model emphasizes rapid and flexible infrastructure financing, making it easier for clients to dodge higher rule-based standards.

Despite the bad press that it generated, Canadian Bob Pickard's resignation from the Beijing-based development bank is unlikely to have a lasting impact.

Parsing Ecuador’s $50 million project and the future of the China-led development bank in Latin America.

Does the AIIB’s first loan to Rwanda signify a new route to infrastructure finance for Africa?

Despite China’s major role in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the bank is a multilateral institution and thus New Delhi remains a deeply involved member.

The multilateral bank’s institutional features help entice regional players -- and advance Chinese interests in the region.

The institution has also announced a broader fund for COVID-19 relief efforts.

The case of AIIB shows that India wants to keep its economic engagement with China separate from their political tussles.

Is Beijing really seeking to buy political influence abroad?

As the EU seeks to expand lending for infrastructure in Asia, will it maintain high standards?

The right question is what African leaders will do to demand what Africans need.

Can China finally surpass the United States as the top aid donor in East Asia?

Australia has been dragging its feet on the Belt and Road for four reasons. Each is worth a closer look.

A former high-ranking UN official discusses Asia’s politico-economic landscape.

In light of Washington's wavering, Brussels and Beijing have an opportunity.

AIIB’s “lean, clean, and green” pledge delivers a catchy slogan, but here is why some are unconvinced.

The bank’s directors will vote on a new energy sector strategy and a risky financing model.

Where regional efforts stand 20 years after the financial crisis.

The AIIB has approved its first-ever project in India.

First, China's challenger bank arose. Now, Japan has to deal with lack of U.S. interest in the ADB.

An interview with Joachim von Amsberg, vice president at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

13 new countries were approved as members of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank earlier this month.