Economy

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://archive.ph/wip/N8j1l

Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://archive.ph/wip/X7YBC

Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Indonesia joined the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) since 2014

1. https://www.indonesia-investments.com/news/todays-headlines/indonesia-signs-mou-to-join-asian-infrastructure-investment-bank/item2663

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Singapore is one of the 21 founding members of the AIIB. Singaporean civil servants have also taken up posts in the AIIB.

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/projects/details/2019/approved/Singapore-Infrastructure-Private-Capital-Mobilization-Platform.html
2. https://www.todayonline.com/voices/spore-should-be-aiibs-regional-headquarters
3. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/2-sporeans-in-senior-posts-at-aiib-another-to-join-soon
4. https://govinsider.asia/digital-gov/top-singapore-civil-servant-to-join-aiib/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

In 2015, Georgia and 14 other countries lined up to join the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Link

1. https://agenda.ge/en/news/2015/700

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili and Tinatin Khidasheli

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Supporting Evidence

Kyrgyzstan's capital contribution to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to be determined once final list of founding members issued. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank approves $50 million loan to Kyrgyzstan to support private sector's pandemic response.

1. https://akipress.com/news:557647:Kyrgyzstan_s_capital_contribution_to_Asian_Infrastructure_Investment_Bank_to_be_determined_once_final_list_of_founding_members_issued/
2. https://www.for.kg/news-662771-en.html
3. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by Bakytbek Satybekov, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili and Mariam Usenashvili

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Infrastructure_Investment_Bank#Members

Answered by Tatiana Sedova, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Supporting Evidence

AIIB considered five countries, including Armenia and now its in the list of prospected members

1. http://www.chinagoabroad.com/en/article/aiib-approves-13-new-members

Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili and Mariam Usenashvili

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Supporting Evidence

Tajikistan joined AIIB in 2016. Link

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Infrastructure_Investment_Bank

Answered by Umedjon Majidi, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Supporting Evidence

Ethiopia joined in 2017.

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by Jean Githae, and has been reviewed by Tolera Gemta

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/news-events/news/2018/AIIB-Approves-Membership-of-Papua-New-Guinea-and-Kenya.html
2. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-05/04/c_137154262.htm
3. https://qz.com/africa/1273424/kenya-joins-china-led-asian-infrastructure-investment-bank-aiib/

Answered by Cathy Wamaitha, and has been reviewed by Allan Cheboi

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://www.nigerianewsdigest.com/nigeria-to-access-membership-of-asia-infrastructure-bank/

Answered by Eromosele John Aitokhuehi, and has been reviewed by Lekan Otufodunrin

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/news-events/news/2019/AIIB-Welcomes-Two-New-Prospective-Members.html
2. https://thediplomat-com.translate.goog/2021/08/why-did-the-asian-infrastructure-investment-bank-make-a-loan-to-rwanda/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=fr&_x_tr_hl=fr&_x_tr_pto=sc

Answered by Christian Ngnie, and has been reviewed by Fadel Thior

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Supporting Evidence

Brazil integrates the AIIB as a non-regional member.

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html
2. https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/internacional/noticia/2015-03/brazil-join-asian-infrastructure-bank

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.

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Supporting Evidence

Bolivia is a prospective member of the AIIB.

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/news-events/news/2017/AIIB-Further-Expands-Its-Membership.html

Answered by Eloisa Larrea Montaño, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://www.parlamentario.com/2020/10/28/diputados-convirtio-en-ley-el-ingreso-de-argentina-al-banco-asiatico-de-inversion-en-infraestructura/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.

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Supporting Evidence

In 2020 Uruguay become part of AIIB.

1. https://www.uruguayxxi.gub.uy/es/noticias/articulo/uruguay-se-convirtio-en-miembro-del-banco-asiatico-de-inversion-en-infraestructura/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.

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Supporting Evidence

Chile signed its incorporation in 2017 and this was promulgated in 2020.

1. https://www.senado.cl/appsenado/templates/tramitacion/index.php?boletin_ini=12603-10
2. https://www.diariooficial.interior.gob.cl/publicaciones/2020/10/05/42772/01/1825820.pdf

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Peru becomes China-led AIIB prospective member (23/3/2017) Link.

1. https://andina.pe/Ingles/noticia-peru-becomes-chinaled-aiib-prospective-member-659554.aspx
2. https://dialogochino.net/en/trade-investment/39049-explainer-latin-america-aiib-the-asian-infrastructure-investment-bank/

Supplementary Notes

In 2017 Peru applied to join the Bank, but was not accepted because of its lack of money to pay the initial quote of 5 USD Millions.

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Venezuela is a prospective member of the AIIB, as the country has not yet paid its corresponding economic contribution.

1. https://dialogochino.net/es/comercio-y-inversiones-es/39049-explicador-america-latina-y-el-banco-asiatico-de-inversion-en-infraestructura/
2. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

South Korea is already a member of the AIIB.

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by PSA Team

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Supporting Evidence

See below link.

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html
2. https://www.aiib.org/en/news-events/news/2020/AIIB-Approves-First-Vietnam-Loan-to-Help-Private-Sector-COVID-19-Response.html

Answered by Alexander Vuving, and has been reviewed by PSA Team

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Supporting Evidence

See below link.

1. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-aiib/china-led-aiib-approves-13-new-members-canada-joins-idUSKBN16U0CG

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by PSA Team

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://www.fsi.gov.ph/the-asian-infrastructure-investment-bank-considerations-for-the-philippines-by-andrea-chloe-a-wong-vol-ii-no-11-may-2015/#:~:text=In%20October%202014%2C%20the%20Asian,the%20AIIB%20as%20founding%20members.
2. https://www.aiib.org/en/news-events/news/2020/AIIB-Approves-USD750-M-Loan-to-the-Philippines-for-COVID-19-Response.html

Supplementary Notes

The Philippines is a member and also a co-founding member along with 20 other countries through a signed the Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of the AIIB.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Membership date: June 20, 2016 Link

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.

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Supporting Evidence

• (Cambodia, May 17, 2016 Link )

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Joined Mar 27, 2017 Link

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Germany was one of 57 founding members, in 2016.

1. https://www.bundesfinanzministerium.de/Content/EN/Standardartikel/Topics/Financial_markets/Articles/2019-04-03-AIIB-milestones.html

Answered by Didi Kirsten Tatlow, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Joined June 15, 2016.

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

The UK was the first major Western country to become a prospective founder member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

1. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-announces-plans-to-join-asian-infrastructure-investment-bank#:~:text=In%20doing%20so%2C%20the%20UK,seek%20to%20join%20the%20AIIB%20.&text=I%20am%20delighted%20to%20announce,significant%20support%20in%20the%20region

Answered by Martin Thorley, and has been reviewed by Sam Hogg

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Supporting Evidence

Egypt joined in August 2016 Link

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/news-events/news/2018/AIIB-Approves-Lebanon-Membership.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://tr.euronews.com/2016/01/17/turkiye-nin-ortagi-oldugu-asya-altyapi-yatirim-bankasi-resmen-faaliyete-basladi
2. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Supplementary Notes

Turkey is one of the members of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Turkey invested 2,6 billion US dollars and it is the 11th biggest stakeholder of the bank.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/144267/serbia-becomes-member-of-asian-infrastructure-investment-bank.php

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

India is a member of AIIB.

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Dr. Sriparna Pathak

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Supporting Evidence

In November 2016 Link AIIB Approves $100-M Loan to Uzbekistan for Healthcare Emergency Response- Link

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html
2. https://www.aiib.org/en/news-events/news/2020/AIIB-Approves-100-M-Loan-to-Uzbekistan-for-Healthcare-Emergency-Response.html

Answered by Farkhad Tolipov, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/news-events/news/2018/AIIB-Approves-Membership-of-Algeria-Ghana-Libya-Morocco-Serbia-Togo.html
2. https://www.businessworldghana.com/ghana-joins-aiib-to-raise-capital-for-infrastructure-investments/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html
2. https://www.businessfrance.fr/la-banque-asiatique-d-investissement-pour-les-infrastructures-aiib

Answered by Filip Noubel, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Established in 2016, the AIIB has financed $2.6 billion in 13 Bangladeshi projects till 2021. Bangladesh gained membership in March 2016.

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html
2. https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/infrastructure/streaming-credit-flow-aiib-set-emerge-key-lender-374170
3. https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/economy/bangladesh/aiib-to-review-bangladesh-projects-for-quicker-execution-1630376630

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Austria has joined the AIIB in 2015 as a non-regional and founding member.

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Alfred Gerstl

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Supporting Evidence

NA

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Kristína Kironská

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Supporting Evidence

Belgium became an official member in July 2019. The AIIB's Board of Governors approved ist membership in March 2017.

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Alfred Gerstl

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi

Answer

Supporting Evidence

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://tvxs.gr/news/ellada/i-ellada-melos-tis-asiatikis-trapezas-ependyseon-kai-ypodomon

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Since 2017.

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://bit.ly/3x36TGt
2. https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2019/11/02/nota/7585748/se-formaliza-adhesion-ecuador-banco-asiatico/
3. https://www.cancilleria.gob.ec/china/2021/05/21/ecuador-y-el-banco-asiatico-de-inversion-en-infraestructura-baii-analizan-alternativas-para-apoyar-la-recuperacion-economica-del-pais/

Supplementary Notes

Incluso ya he existido conversaciones sobre cooperación, pos-acuerdo ver enlace 3.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Supplementary Notes

Romania is a member of the AIIB since December 2018

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Sorin Ionita

Answer

Supporting Evidence

1. https://www.ft.com/content/29f4814c-467e-11e9-a965-23d669740bfb
2. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Sorin Ionita

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Supporting Evidence

1. https://nos.nl/artikel/2044123-nederland-ondertekent-oprichting-chinese-investeringsbank
2. https://www.rvo.nl/onderwerpen/buitenlandnetwerk/internationale-organisaties/asian-infrastructure-investment-bank-aiib

Supplementary Notes

Netherlands is participating member since the start

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Sorin Ionita

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Supporting Evidence

Azerbaijan was one of the founding members back in 2016. (see below URL)

1. https://banco.az/az/news/azerbaycan-asiya-infrastruktur-investisiya-bankinin-tesis-senedini-imzalayib

Answered by Gubad Ibadoghlu and Vusal Guliyev, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Supporting Evidence

MINSK, 18 January (BelTA) – Belarus has joined the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), meeting all the conditions of the resolution of the AIIB Board of Governors, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Finance Ministry. (see below URL 1) Members and Prospective Members of the Bank: see below URL 2

1. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarus-joins-asian-infrastructure-investment-bank-118079-2019/
2. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Salome Svanidze

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Supporting Evidence

Spain is member since 2017 with 1.8% subscription.

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Pakistan is a member of AIIB since Dec 2015

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/news-events/news/2020/AIIB-Approves-USD250-Million-Loan-to-Assist-Pakistan-to-Mitigate-Impact-of-COVID-19.html
2. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Dr Ammar Malik

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Supporting Evidence

In 2016, Chang Sheng-ford, then minister of finance, expressed that Taiwan would not join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Jin Liqun, the president of AIIB, claimed that Taiwan had to applied through the Chinese ministry of finance to join AIIB.

1. https://www.voacantonese.com/a/rb-dc-taiwan-says-it-will-not-join-neijing-led-aiib/3281202.html

Answered by Chiang Min-yen, and has been reviewed by Lee Penghsuan

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Not a member, but listed as a 'prospective founder'

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by Amanda Strydom, and has been reviewed by Chris Roper and Joyce Lin

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Not Found

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Colombia has not joined nor has it expressed any interest in joining the AIIB.

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Not Found

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Not Found

Answered by Shin Kawashima and George Remisovsky, and has been reviewed by PSA Team

Answer

Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by PSA Team

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Supporting Evidence

Estonia is not a member and has not applied to join.

Answered by Frank Jüris, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

No.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Martin Hála

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Supporting Evidence

According to the list available on the website of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, as of June 28th, 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina is neither a regional member, non-regional member, or a prospective member of this organization.

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by Tobiáš Lipold, Amina Celikovic, Selma Asceric, Darko Brkan, Emir Velic, Semir Dzebo, Aldin Karahasanovic and Emir Muric, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Not Found

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by Edval Zoto, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Latvia is not among the listed countries- Link

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by Una Berzina-Cherenkova, and has been reviewed by Salome Svanidze

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Not Found

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Interview with government officials establish no evidence of Tanzania joining Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Not Found

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/news-events/news/2020/AIIBs-Membership-in-Africa-Grows-as-Liberia-Joins-the-Bank.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

No, Zambia has not joined the AIIB

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/news-events/news/2020/AIIBs-Membership-in-Africa-Grows-as-Liberia-Joins-the-Bank.html

Supplementary Notes

Zambia is not even listed as a prospective member

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Not Found

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by , and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

No such incident occurred.

Answered by Konstantinas Andrijauskas, and has been reviewed by Vida Macikenaite and Linas Didvalis

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Not Found

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by Rumena Filipova and Mirela Petkova, and has been reviewed by Matej Šimalčík

Answer

Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Not Found

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Not Found

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Not Found

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Not Found

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Supplementary Notes

Moldova is listed neither among current, nor among prospective members of AIIB

Answered by Eugen Muravschi, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Not Found

1. https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

No such incident occurred.

Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.