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QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT

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QII Enters Phase 3 of the Partnership

With continued support from the Government of Japan, the 3rd phase prioritizes innovative approaches to infrastructure quality, knowledge sharing, and capacity building for clients.

Digital Water

QII supported the initiative aimed at advancing digital capabilities of water operators globally. This initiative is designed to enhance the digital capabilities of water operators worldwide. "Digital Water" offers digital maturity assessments, trainings, and knowledge products to support specific project components and help operators modernize and improve their performance.

QII facilitated the efficient identification and management of ICT sector investments, helping improve service delivery.

This report analyzes the key components of digital transformation in Japan over time and across key sectors. It also provides critical insight into how social, economic, and environmental challenges in cities can be addressed through digital technologies.

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An estimated 1 in 6 people experience significant disability, making it essential to consider accessibility when planning, financing and building infrastructure. Japan and the World Bank are providing leadership to create built urban environments where everyone can thrive.

欧美日b大片 and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are working on a project to improve transport, urban services, and infrastructure resilience in Kinshasa, the capital. A grant from the QII Partnership enabled the project to employ flood risk mapping and resilient infrastructure development leveraging Japanese expertise in urban transport.

欧美日b大片’s Road Maintenance Group project in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic offered road maintenance jobs to women in remote villages, targeting the poorest households. A study supported by the QII Partnership provided insights into the project’s impacts and offered recommendations on how better to integrate social inclusion and gender equality in future programs.

Women cross-border traders in Tajikistan confront disproportionate challenges in their businesses compared to their male counterparts. The QII Partnership provided a grant to incorporate gender-responsive practices into Tajikistan’s Customs Service and strengthen the capacity of women entrepreneurs involved in cross-border trade.

Big Data is making waves in urban transport planning. In Maputo, Mozambique, the World Bank collaborated with the University of Tokyo to use mobile phone data to estimate traffic demand in real time. This innovative approach is helping policymakers make informed decisions and plan for a more efficient and inclusive transportation system. Discover how the QII Partnership is supporting these efforts.

THE QII PRINCIPLES IN ACTION

欧美日b大片 is helping Yemen restore critical urban infrastructure and services resilient to climate challenges. Learn how the QII Partnership helped lay the foundation for climate adaptation in 16 Yemeni cities.

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The government of Japan and the World Bank are working with developing countries to boost resilience in infrastructure projects.



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Demand for sustainable, quality infrastructure is strong and growing. The QII Partnership between the World Bank and Japan incorporates QII Principles into World Bank infrastructure projects. Its 2023 Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of the accomplishments of the QII Partnership since its inception in 2016 and demonstrates how the QII Principles are being applied in infrastructure projects across the globe.

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The Quality Infrastructure Investment (QII) Partnership between the World Bank and the government of Japan provides grant support for incorporating the QII Principles in World Bank infrastructure projects. Read the QII 2022 Partnership Annual Report.

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In April 2020, the G20 endorsed an action plan for promoting quality infrastructure investment and accelerate efforts to mobilize private sources for infrastructure financing.

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What are the QII Principles?

In 2019, the G20 introduced six voluntary principles guiding infrastructure investment, emphasizing infrastructure as a key to economic prosperity and highlighting the importance of sustainable, impactful projects.
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Key takeaways from the Technical Deep Dive on Financing Quality Urban Infrastructure

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William Davies and Steven Rubinyi Senior Infrastructure Specialist and Senior Disaster Risk Management Special World Bank
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Experts Interview: QII Technical Deep Dive, October 2023