EBRD

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD and Proparco are financing two 60 MW solar power plants in Tozeur and Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia, with a €25 million loan. Developed by Scatec and Aeolus (Toyota Tsusho Group), these projects will reduce annual CO2 emissions … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) are providing a $20 million loan to Crédit Agricole Egypt to support small businesses and green investments. This loan includes $3 million of concessional … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Eiffel Investment Group are jointly providing €24.4 million for the construction of two solar power plants in Romania’s Dolj County. Each organization is contributing €12.2 million to the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested up to US$ 90 million (€83 million) in Ulker Biskuvi Sanayi’s first sustainability-linked Eurobond, part of a larger US$ 550 million issuance. This funding will help Ulker, a … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested $40 million in Georgia Global Utilities’ (GGU) second green Eurobond issuance, which totals $300 million. This funding aims to improve Tbilisi’s water infrastructure. The issuance is also backed … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Andreea Moraru has been appointed as the new Regional Director for Poland and the Baltic States at the EBRD, starting September 1st. Currently serving as Regional Director for Greece and Cyprus, Moraru brings extensive experience from her tenure … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The latest NPL Monitor report by the EBRD reveals that non-performing loans (NPLs) in the CESEE region remained stable despite economic uncertainties. While NPL volumes increased marginally, the overall NPL ratio held steady at 2.1%, indicating resilience in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) have launched a €12.5 million programme aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Lebanon to enhance resource efficiency and circularity measures. Over a … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) In response to recent attacks by Russia on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has pledged over €300 million in additional funding to support the country’s state-owned energy companies. This commitment, formalized through … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) At the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) 33rd Annual Meeting and Business Forum in Yerevan, the Bank unveiled its latest initiative under the Risk Sharing Framework (RSF) to bolster domestic businesses in Armenia, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Hüseyin Özhan as the acting Managing Director for Central Asia, succeeding Zsuzsanna Hargitai. Özhan, a Turkish national, will commence his role on June 1, 2024, continuing to be … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) have joined forces to provide a financing package of up to US$ 10 million (€ 9.24 million) to AccessBank in Azerbaijan. This … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Sarajevo has introduced new modern trams for the first time in 40 years, a significant advancement supported by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and other donors. The project, financed with … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is bolstering micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in Uzbekistan by providing a financial package of up to US$ 20 million to Ipak Yuli Bank. This includes a US$ 10 million … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Ioannis Tsakiris, a former Greek deputy minister with extensive experience in finance and investments, has been appointed to the Management Committee of the European Investment Bank (EIB). Tsakiris, who previously served at the European Investment Fund (EIF) and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has initiated a groundbreaking Digital Transformation Financing Facility (DTFF) with a €25 million loan to Türk Ekonomi Bankası (TEB) in Türkiye, marking its inaugural transaction. Aimed at boosting the digital … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing up to €28.45 million to upgrade key infrastructure and develop sustainable transportation solutions for Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe. This project marks the third initiative under the Dushanbe Green City … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) During the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2024 in Brussels, leading multilateral development banks (MDBs), including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), presented their shared vision on the role of MDBs in supporting the circular economy. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has injected US$60 million into TBC Bank Georgia’s public placement of US$300 million Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital notes, marking TBC’s return to international capital markets since 2019. This investment, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Swiss government are teaming up to provide €2.7 million towards the completion of vital water projects in Fayzobod, Tajikistan. This financial package will support upgrades to water supply … Read the full press release →