Doha:The 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will take place in Doha on Monday, marking the beginning of the bank's second decade.
According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting, themed "Tomorrow's Infrastructure: Impact and Innovation," will address various topics, including sustainable infrastructure, climate funding, and public digital infrastructure. The event will also cover gender-responsive infrastructure financing and resilience building, alongside formal sessions on the Bank's strategic direction.
HE Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari has been elected Chair of AIIB's Board of Governors and has signed a memorandum of understanding for Qatar to host the 11th annual meeting in June 2025. This development was confirmed during the 10th annual meeting held in Beijing.
The Doha meeting is significant as it occurs during a strategic shift for the bank, moving from its initial phase to expanding its impact in sustainable infrastructure investments across member countries. The event will gather member delegations, policymakers, business leaders, and stakeholders globally to discuss AIIB's strategic direction and operational priorities.
The agenda includes a closed official program for the Board of Governors and an open public program with keynote addresses and interactive sessions. Discussions will focus on sustainability, resilience, innovation, and international cooperation, covering projects related to energy, transport, and urban development, as well as climate change resilience and regional connectivity.
Topics such as green financing, private capital mobilization, digital transformation, and AIIB's "InfraTech" initiatives will also be addressed. The "Act Green Together" initiative will be featured, highlighting the Qatar-AIIB commitment to sustainable environmental practices.
AIIB, a multilateral development bank based in Beijing, has invested over USD 60 billion in more than 300 projects across 38 economies in its first decade, with plans to deploy at least another USD 75 billion by 2030. The bank aims to bridge the infrastructure funding gap and reinforce sustainable socioeconomic development, focusing on energy, water, transportation, and urban projects.