- Focus: AIIB focuses exclusively on infrastructure needs across Asia. World Bank (IBRD) initially for post-WWII reconstruction, then broader development globally.
- Membership: AIIB membership is open to IBRD or ADB members, with a focus on Asia. World Bank has global membership.
- Voting Power: China has the highest voting power (27.5%) in AIIB. World Bank’s voting power is based on economic size and IDA contributions.
- Establishment: AIIB is a newer institution (2016) compared to Bretton Woods twins (1944).
- Lending: AIIB offers sovereign and non-sovereign financing. World Bank (IBRD) lends to middle-income/creditworthy poor, IDA to poorest.