(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA, in partnership with Mitsui, has secured a $70 million cornerstone investment from EIB Global to launch its Emerging Asia Sustainable Infrastructure Fund, which targets a total size of $300 million. The fund will focus on supporting renewable … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, News
Tagged Asia infrastructure, climate investment, EIB Global, Emerging Asia Sustainable Infrastructure Fund, energy transition, ESIF, European Investment Bank, Global Gateway, infrastructure fund, low-carbon mobility, Mitsui, New Sustainable Infrastructure Fund Targets Renewable Energy and Climate Resilience Across Emerging Asian Markets, Nicola Beer, PATRIZIA, PATRIZIA Expands Energy Transition Strategy with New Asia Focused Infrastructure Fund Supported by EIB Global, renewable energy, Saji Anantakrishnan, sustainable cooling, Takashi Nakai
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group and the World Trade Organization Secretariat have signed their first cooperation agreement to promote sustainable global trade and investment. Announced at the EIB Group Forum in Luxembourg, the partnership combines EIB Global financing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged EIB Global, EIB Global and WTO Launch Trade and Investment Facilitation Initiative Starting in Sub-Saharan Africa, EIB Global and WTO Secretariat Establish New Initiative to Expand Investment and Trade Opportunities, EIB WTO Trade and Investment Facilitation Initiative, EU Africa investment cooperation, EU Global Gateway strategy, European Investment Bank Group, global commerce financing partnership, international trade capacity building, Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement WTO, Nadia Calviño EIB President, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala WTO Director General, regulatory reform foreign direct investment, Sub Saharan Africa trade investment partnership, sustainable trade development finance, World Trade Organization Secretariat
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has pledged more than €1 billion to finance renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa as part of the Mission 300 initiative, which aims to connect 300 million people to electricity by 2030. The financing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged African Development Bank Group Sidi Ould Tah, EIB Global, EIB Pledges Major Renewable Energy Financing to Support Mission 300 Electricity Access Initiative, electricity access Africa development finance, EU Global Gateway strategy, European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis, European Investment Bank, European Investment Bank Commits Over €1 Billion to Renewable Energy Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, hydropower solar wind energy infrastructure Africa, international development finance renewable energy Africa, Jozef Síkela International Partnerships, Mission 300 electricity initiative, Nadia Calviño, renewable energy investment Sub Saharan Africa, Scaling Up Renewables in Africa campaign Johannesburg, sustainable energy infrastructure Africa, World Bank Group Ajay Banga
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen strategic investment cooperation in Italy and internationally. The agreement expands joint action in infrastructure, innovation, digitalisation, climate action, SME … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, climate mitigation and adaptation, digital transformation, economic resilience, EIB Global, EIB Group and CDP Renew Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Investment Across Italy, European Investment Bank, European Investment Bank Group, European Investment Bank Group and CDP Deepen Alliance to Advance Strategic Investment Agenda, European Investment Fund, European Union policy objectives, Infrastructure Development, InvestEU, Italy strategic investment, Memorandum of Understanding, regional cohesion, SMEs support, sustainable growth
(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has signed cooperation agreements with Andrada Mining in Namibia and EcoGraf in Tanzania to provide up to €2 million each in EU-funded technical assistance aimed at advancing early-stage lithium and graphite projects toward investment readiness as … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Andrada Mining, Andrew Spinks, Anthony Viljoen, battery value chain, clean energy transition, critical minerals, critical raw materials, EcoGraf, EIB Advisory, EIB Global, EIB Global Mobilises Technical Support for Andrada Mining and EcoGraf to Advance Africa’s Role in the Clean Energy Transition, ESG, European Investment Bank, European Union, Global Gateway, graphite, Green Energy, investment readiness, Jozef Sikela, Karl Nehammer, lithium, mineral processing, Namibia, OACPS, sustainable mining, Tanzania, Technical Assistance, water management
(IN BRIEF) The European Union has committed €35.8 million in grant financing through the Neighbourhood Investment Platform to support Tunisia’s energy transition, signing contribution agreements with the EBRD and EIB Global. The funding will help de-risk large-scale solar projects and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, News
Tagged Aeolus, climate resilience, EBRD, EFSD+, EIB Global, electricity grid infrastructure, ELMED interconnector, energy transition, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, European Investment Bank, European Union, European Union Boosts Tunisia’s Solar and Grid Investments to Advance Renewable Energy and Energy Security, Gafsa, Global Gateway, Neighbourhood Investment Platform, NIP, Qair, renewable energy, Scatec, Sidi Bouzid, solar photovoltaic projects, Team Europe, Tunisia
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, via EIB Global, has invested $80 million in RMBV North Africa Fund III to support private sector growth in Egypt and across North Africa. The fund is expected to mobilise over $300 million, targeting … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Internet & Online, Investment, Luxembourg, News
Tagged Ahmed Badreldin, consumer goods sector, education sector, EIB Global, EIB Investment Strengthens Private Equity Support for High-Impact Sectors in Egypt, EU Egypt cooperation, European Investment Bank, Gelsomina Vigliotti, gender equality investment, Global Gateway, healthcare investment, job creation, North Africa investment, private equity Egypt, private sector development, Rania Al Mashat, RMBV, RMBV North Africa Fund III, RMBV North Africa Fund III Secures EIB Investment to Drive Growth and EU–Egypt Integration, sustainable growth, Team Europe, women led enterprises
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, via EIB Global, has invested $37.5 million in Alta Semper Fund II to support pharmaceutical, life sciences and MedTech companies across Africa, with a primary focus on North Africa. The fund is expected to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Healthcare, Internet & Online, Investment, Luxembourg, News, Pharma & Biotech
Tagged Afsane Jetha, Alta Semper Capital, Alta Semper Fund II, Cheick Oumar Sylla, EIB Commits $37.5 Million to Alta Semper Fund II to Boost Healthcare Investment in Africa, EIB Global, EIB Investment in Alta Semper Fund II Aims to Catalyse $150 Million for African Healthcare Sector, EU Africa cooperation, EU Global Health Strategy, European Investment Bank, Gelsomina Vigliotti, gender equality investment, Global Gateway, Healthcare Innovation, healthcare investment Africa, life sciences investment, MedTech investment, North Africa healthcare, pharmaceutical sector Africa, private equity Africa, Rania Al Mashat, women led funds
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved $150 million in financing for Egypt’s Obelisk hybrid solar and battery storage project, coinciding with the early completion of its first phase in Qena Governorate. Developed by Scatec, the project combines large-scale … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Technology
Tagged African Development Bank, Battery Energy Storage System, British International Investment, clean power generation, EBRD, Egypt energy security, Egypt solar energy, EIB Global, energy transition, EU NDICI guarantee, European Investment Bank, hybrid solar power, Obelisk Hybrid Solar Project Secures Major European Backing in Egypt, Obelisk project, Qena Governorate, renewable energy financing, Scatec, Team Europe
(IN BRIEF) EIB Global organised a marine clean-up and coral restoration campaign in the Thousand Islands area north of Jakarta, bringing together Team Europe representatives, Indonesian authorities, NGOs, students and local community members. The initiative resulted in the removal of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Environment, European Union, Infrastructure & Utilities, Luxembourg, News, Non Profit, Society
Tagged blue economy, Climate Action, coral restoration, EIB Global, environmental cooperation, EU Green Diplomacy Week, European Investment Bank, H.E. Sujiro Seam, Indonesia, Jakarta, juvenile clownfish release, Langit Biru Pertiwi Foundation, marine clean-up, marine pollution, Nicola Beer, reef regeneration, Remove Marine Litter and Support Local Ecosystems, Sunita Lukkhoo, Team Europe, Team Europe and Indonesia Join Forces to Restore Reefs, Thousand Islands, Tri Indrawan
(IN BRIEF) Cabo Verde has inaugurated new wind turbines and a major battery storage system as part of the expansion of the long-established Cabeólica renewable energy project. Supported by more than €39 million in new financing from the European Investment … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, News
Tagged AfDB, African Development Bank, Ambroise Fayolle, Ayotunde Anjorin, battery storage, Cabeólica, Cabo Verde, clean electricity, EIB, EIB Global, energy security, energy transition, EU guarantees, European Investment Bank, Global Gateway initiative, Public Private Partnership, renewable energy, Santiago, sub-Saharan Africa, Sylvie Millot, Upgraded Cabeólica Wind and Storage Facilities Strengthen Cabo Verde’s Energy Security and Reduce Dependence on Fossil Imports, Vestas, Wale Shonibare, wind farm expansion, wind power, WinPower
(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has unveiled a €1 billion financing package to advance renewable energy generation and integrate national electricity grids across six Central American nations—Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Belize—under the EU Global Gateway Investment Agenda. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Defence, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Luxembourg, News
Tagged António Costa, Belize, CELAC-EU summit, Central America, clean energy financing, Climate Action, Costa Rica, EIB Global, EIB Global launches €1 billion clean energy and power grid integration initiative for Central America, El Salvador, electricity grid, energy transition, EU Global Gateway Investment Agenda, European Investment Bank, European Union, Guatemala, Honduras, Ioannis Tsakiris, Jozef Sikela, Latin America, Nadia Calviño, Panama, Regional integration, renewable energy, sustainable development, Team Europe, Teresa Ribera
(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has appointed Alessandro de Concini as its new representative to Albania, succeeding Petia Manolova, to strengthen the country’s green, digital, and EU accession efforts. With 17 years of experience in the EIB Group and a strong … Read the full press release
Posted in Albania, Banks, European Union, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged Albania, Alessandro de Concini, Alessandro de Concini to lead EIB Global’s mission in Albania advancing EU accession and green growth, Bocconi University, climate resilience, digital transition, economic growth, EIB Global, EU accession, European Investment Bank, European Union, green transition, Robert de Groot, Sustainable Finance, Tirana, Western Balkans
(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has signed a €10 million loan and a €1.3 million grant with Erste Bank Serbia to support small businesses and promote inclusive employment opportunities across the country. The initiative uses an innovative impact-based financing model, rewarding … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, News, Serbia, Small Business, Society
Tagged Economic Resilience Initiative, EIB Global, EIB Global and Erste Bank Serbia Partner to Promote Inclusive Jobs and SME Growth, EIB Global Funds €10 Million Initiative to Empower Serbian Businesses through Social Inclusion, ERI, Erste Bank Serbia, Erste Bank Serbia and EIB Global Launch Impact-Driven Financing to Support Equal Opportunities, European Investment Bank, financial inclusion, gender equality, impact financing, inclusive employment, Jasna Terzić, Robert de Groot, SERBIA, SMEs, social inclusion, Social Innovation, sustainable growth, Uxolo Award, Western Balkans, Youth employment
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), through the Ukraine Recovery Programme, has financed the construction of the first preschool in Vysoke village, Zhytomyr Oblast, at a cost of €812,000. Completed in less than a year, the facility can host … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Education, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, News, Technology, Ukraine
Tagged Auke Lootsma, CHILDREN, community development, Education, EIB, EIB Global, EIB-Funded Preschool Brings Safety and Learning to Vysoke Amid Ukraine’s Ongoing Recovery, EU and EIB Support New Radiation-Protected Preschool in Zhytomyr Region to Strengthen Community Resilience, EU Delegation to Ukraine, EU Support, European Investment Bank, European Union, German-Armenian Fund, Green Infrastructure, Jocelin Cornet, Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine, Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, Mykola Barduk, Oleksii Kuleba, preschool, radiation-protected shelter, reconstruction, recovery, resilience, safety, Teresa Czerwinska, Ukraine recovery programme, UNDP, Vitalii Bunechko, Vysoke village, Zhytomyr Oblast
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has partnered with the Central Bank of Armenia to launch a €100 million loan programme to boost financing for MSMEs and mid-caps, with a strong focus on regional, women-led, and green projects. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Adrienn Király, Armenia, Central Bank of Armenia, economic resilience, EFSD+, EIB Global, EIB Global Extends €100 Million Financing to Boost Sustainable and Inclusive Business Development in Armenia, EU Resilience and Growth Plan, EU-Backed EIB Loan Strengthens Armenian MSMEs and Green Growth Through Central Bank Partnership, European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus, European Investment Bank, European Union, financial inclusion, German-Armenian Fund, Green Projects, Inclusive Growth, Marion Hoenicke, Martin Galstyan, Mid-Caps, MSMEs, regional development, renewable investments, SMEs, Sustainable Finance, Teresa Czerwinska, Vassilis Maragos, women-led businesses
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), through EIB Global, has signed a $250 million loan to support Costa Rica’s first electric train project — the country’s first EIB-financed operation in over ten years. Co-funded with the Central American Bank … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged Advancing Sustainable Mobility and EU Partnership Goals, Álvaro Bermúdez Peña, CABEI, Central America, clean energy, climate finance, Costa Rica, EIB, EIB Global, EIB Global Extends $250 Million Loan for Costa Rica’s First Electric Train, EIB Global Grants $250 Million Loan to Build Costa Rica’s First Electric Train in Partnership with CABEI and GCF, Electric Train, European Investment Bank, Gisela Sánchez, Global Gateway, Green Climate Fund, INCOFER, Ioannis Tsakiris, Jozef Sikela, Kristin Lang, low-carbon transport, renewable energy, Rodrigo Chaves, San José Metropolitan Area, sustainable mobility, transport infrastructure, urban development
(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has announced the Innovation and Green Transformation Facility (IGTF), a €187 million programme combining EIB loans and EU grants to support private sector sustainability and innovation in the Western Balkans. The initiative, aligned with the EU … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Björn Gabriel, climate resilience, digitalisation, ecosystem-based tourism, EIB Global, EU Economic and Investment Plan, green transition, IGTF, Innovation and Green Transformation Facility, innovation ecosystems, Mid-Caps, New Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, partnership, research centres, SMEs, sustainability, sustainable agriculture, UNDP, Western Balkans, Western Balkans Investment Framework
(IN BRIEF) EIB Global is driving the Greening Financial Systems programme in North Macedonia alongside the National Bank of North Macedonia, helping strengthen climate risk management and expand access to green finance. A survey of more than 300 enterprises found … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Björn Gabriel, BMWK, Climate Risk, EIB Global, GFS, green finance, Greening Financial Systems, IKI, International Climate Initiative, Komercijalna Banka, National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia, NBRNM, NDC Partnership, NLB Banka, NORTH MACEDONIA, partnership, ProCredit Bank, Sparkasse Bank, sustainability, sustainable economy, Trajko Slaveski
(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has invested €21.5 million in the IHS Kenya Green Housing Fund to support the construction and acquisition of affordable, energy-efficient housing in Nairobi and Kiambu. Three projects—Tilisi, Garden City’s Muzi Stawi, and Mashiara Park—comprise 664 units, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged affordable housing, Edward Claessen, EIB Global, energy-efficient, equity financing, European Investment Bank, Garden City Precinct, green housing, greenhouse gas emissions, IHS Kenya Green Housing Fund, informal settlements, Kenya Population and Housing Census, Kiambu, Kioi Wambaa, Mashiara Park, Muzi Stawi, Nairobi, partnership, sustainability, Technical Assistance, Tilisi, UNEP
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