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Remarks by President Zou Jiayi at the Launch of Asian Infrastructure Finance 2026: Where the Water Flows

· Zou Jiayi, President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (International)

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· Zou Jiayi Wiki · Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank WikiRemarks by President Zou Jiayi at the Launch of Asian Infrastructure Finance 2026: Where the Water Flows

ContextPresentation in Washington of a yearly flagship study by the AIIB, the multilateral bank that finances infrastructure in Asia and must draw private capital to close the gap.

Why it mattersLaunches the AIIB's yearly infrastructure report, this time focused on water as a constraint on growth.

Problems raised
  1. Water is a defining constraint on growth.
  2. Water affects food security and stability.
  3. Water projects are hard to finance.
Solutions proposed
  1. Turn water challenges into investable projects.
  2. Combine natural and engineered solutions.
  3. Coordinate action through better information.
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