I'm pretty sure qualifiers are definitely classed as ODIs.
Looks like Ned, PNG, Scotland and Hong Kong are leading the pack in terms of the World Cricket League. Will be keeping tabs on how they do.
Don't think the hosts have been announced yet? Zimbabwe, UAE and Scotland seem to be in the running for it.
I read somewhere before that Sri Lanka were no longer automatic qualifiers but just checked they still are above West Indies in the rankings.