Blue Dot Network
The Blue Dot Network (BDN) is a certification framework for quality infrastructure projects. The initiative is a joint project of the governments of Australia, Czech Republic, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States that supports investment in high-quality infrastructure projects around the world, especially by the private sector.
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Formation | November 4, 2019 |
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Purpose | Provide assessment and certification of infrastructure development projects |
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Region served | Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania |
Membership | Australia, Czech Republic, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States |
Website | www.state.gov/blue-dot-network |
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It was founded in 2019 with $60 billion in initial funding. In 2021, the success of the program influenced the adoption of the Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative by the Group of Seven (G7) nations.
The Blue Dot Network certification is developed with support of the OECD and leading private sector developers and financiers of infrastructure, represented in the Executive Consultation Group.
The program has been seen as a response to China's One Belt One Road international development project.