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Building Capacity for E&S Standards in Connectivity Infrastructure

12 October 2026, Beijing, China
Building Capacity for E&S Standards in Connectivity Infrastructure
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MCDF-Supported ProjectCapacity Building and Knowledge Sharing: Environmental and Social Safeguards

Project TypeCapacity Building

RegionAsia

MCDF GrantUSD829,500

Approved Year2022

Implementing PartnerAsian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

ThemesEnvironmental and Social Frameworks, Gender Equity, Risk Management

Supported by a USD829,500 MCDF Finance Facility grant and implemented by AIIB, the Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing: Environment and Social Safeguards project promotes the application of environmental and social (E&S) standards and good practices by developing countries and developing country financiers (New Partners) through Community of Practice knowledge-sharing seminars, an E&S e-learning platform, and technical assistance for the preparation of infrastructure projects with high E&S standards.

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About the E&S Community of Practice
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About the E&S Community of Practice

Ms. Kisa Mfalila, Senior Advisor to the CEO, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) at MCDF, introduces the MCDF-supported E&S Community of Practice and how its work aligns with MCDF’s mission to promote sustainable, high-quality connectivity infrastructure investment through partnerships in developing countries.
IFIs on Advancing E&S Standards Through Collaboration
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IFIs on Advancing E&S Standards Through Collaboration

E&S experts from MCDF partner International Financial Institutions (IFIs) discuss how the E&S Community of Practice advances E&S standards and good practices in infrastructure project development and the value of MCDF's support for its knowledge-sharing activities.
Topic Spotlight: Strengthening E&S Country Systems in Practice
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Topic Spotlight: Strengthening E&S Country Systems in Practice

Developing country officials and partners discuss the role of country systems in managing E&S risks in infrastructure projects and how engagement within the E&S Community of Practice is building capacity for country system development and implementation.
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