European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) The EBRD works across three continents to support the transition to successful market economies. We do this with our unique business model.

Our focus is on delivering prosperity by enabling a well-run and sustainable private sector. We were established in 1991 to create a new post-Cold War era in central and eastern Europe. We have since played a historic role and gained unique expertise in fostering change in the region - and beyond. Learn more: http://www.ebrd.com/who-we-are/history-of-the-ebrd.html

07/09/2026

Throwback to the women entrepreneurs who were at the heart of our Breaking Barriers for Women in Business: the EUR 1bn impact campaign, which marked more than a decade of supporting over 250,000 women women founders in our regions with tailored financing and business expertise.

First stop: Maymana, a household name for traditional Moroccan pastries and one of the country's most notable sweet exports.

Our Woman in Business, Majdouline, takes us through the company’s deep-rooted family history and shares how she is carrying forward her mother’s legacy, built over four decades, while taking the business in new directions and continuing to support her local community.

Supported by EU for Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf and Union européenne au Maroc.

Proud to contribute to the modernisation of Kazakhstan's national grid!We are supporting Kazakhstan's grid modernisation...
07/09/2026

Proud to contribute to the modernisation of Kazakhstan's national grid!

We are supporting Kazakhstan's grid modernisation with a local currency loan of up to €194 million to Alatau Zharyk Kompaniyasy JSC.

As part of the country’s National Project for the Modernisation of Energy and Utility Sectors, this investment will help power the Almaty region more efficiently by funding critical infrastructure upgrades, smart meter rollouts, cybersecurity enhancements, and smart grid technology.

The project:
- Secures reliable electricity for ~4 million residents and 50,000 businesses,
- Saves approximately 22 GWh of electricity annually,
- Cuts CO2 emissions by around 12,000 tonnes each year,
- Supports renewable energy integration and the development of Alatau smart city.

To date, we've invested almost $13.6 billion across 358 projects in Kazakhstan, our largest and longest-running operational focus in Central Asia.

Read more about how we are helping to build a more resilient, sustainable grid across Kazakhstan: https://www.ebrd.com/home/news-and-events/news/2026/ebrd-contributing-to-modernisation-of-kazakhstan-national-grid.html

04/09/2026

What do cows, fizzy drinks and clean energy have in common? More than you might think.

We travelled to Estonia to find out how Bioforce is transforming agricultural and organic waste into biomethane, a renewable fuel used in transport and energy production - while also collecting and purifying CO₂ for beverage producers.
 
It may start with manure, but the result is cleaner energy, less waste and a more circular economy.
 
Supported by through .

02/09/2026

Ukraine faces a labour market paradox: employers cannot find workers, while many people still struggle to find jobs. Watch how the EBRD is helping bridge this gap through skills development, veterans’ reintegration and partnerships with businesses, universities and training providers.

The Human Capital Response for Ukraine Programme is supported by technical cooperation and capex grants funded by EBRD donors, including Japan, the Taiwan Business EBRD Technical Cooperation Fund, the Action for Equality and Gender Fund (A4EG), the Ukraine MDA, the Netherlands and the Crisis Response Special Fund.

Better procurement means better projects.The EBRD launched its new Project Procurement Hub, bringing together updated ru...
01/09/2026

Better procurement means better projects.

The EBRD launched its new Project Procurement Hub, bringing together updated rules, guidance and resources for EBRD-financed projects.

Effective from 1 September 2026, our updated Procurement Policies and Rules strengthen the focus on quality, transparency, sustainability and value for money, with enhanced focus on the structural use of Early Market Engagement, Rated Criteria and Local Labour.

Explore the new hub and see how procurement can support better project delivery and greater transition impact.

We have also launched a revised Supplier Hub with Early Market Engagement notifications and invitations to outreach events. Companies are encouraged to visit regularly for opportunities to engage with clients ahead of upcoming procurement processes.

https://www.ebrd.com/home/work-with-us/project-procurement.html

At the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification , the EBRD brought together financial institutions, business...
01/09/2026

At the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification , the EBRD brought together financial institutions, businesses, policymakers and development partners to discuss practical solutions to land degradation, biodiversity loss and water stress.

We highlighted how financial institutions can better integrate land and climate risks into lending decisions and mobilise investment for sustainable land management. We also discussed how infrastructure and investment projects can deliver biodiversity gains, and how businesses, climate finance providers and international organisations can work together to strengthen water stewardship, improve resource efficiency and build resilience across value chains and landscapes.

Combating desertification requires a cohesive approach, underpinned by continued partnerships, innovative finance and timely action to implement practical solutions on the ground.

EBRD in Mongolia

Environmental and social sustainability sit at the heart of everything the EBRD does.From policies to protect biodiversi...
31/08/2026

Environmental and social sustainability sit at the heart of everything the EBRD does.

From policies to protect biodiversity to robust anti-corruption measures and detailed community consultation, all of our projects are held to the highest standards.

Our GRI Report 2025 – Sustainability Disclosures provides a detailed overview of our approach to environmental, social and governance issues, in line with the Global Reporting Initiative Standards.

https://www.ebrd.com/home/news-and-events/publications/gri-report/gri-report-2025.html

29/08/2026

What better way to see Aqaba’s potential than from beneath the surface?

We take you diving at Ayla Oasis واحة أيلة, where coral reef restoration is helping bring new life to the waters of Jordan’s Red Sea.

At Ayla, efforts to protect and regenerate marine ecosystems sit alongside sustainable tourism and greener development. From supporting marine biodiversity to creating opportunities for local communities, the project shows how protecting nature can also help build a thriving economy.

Supported by European Union in Jordan / European Commission, AFD - Agence Française de Développement, Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete, AECID.

The EBRD and Attijari bank Tunisie are expanding their long-standing partnership to improve access to finance for busine...
28/08/2026

The EBRD and Attijari bank Tunisie are expanding their long-standing partnership to improve access to finance for businesses across Tunisia by increasing the existing Risk Sharing Facility to €70 million.

In addition, the EBRD is providing a new US$10 million facility to support environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments by corporate clients. Eligible projects will benefit from grants funded by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office through the High-Impact Partnership on Climate Action ( ).

The signing ceremony was attended by Elizabeth Green, Deputy Head of Mission at British Embassy Tunis.

The expanded facilities will support business investment across Tunisia while helping companies improve their environmental and social performance.

https://www.ebrd.com/home/news-and-events/news/2026/ebrd-and-attijari-bank-tunisia-expand-risk-sharing-partnership.html

28/08/2026

Even during war, Khmelnytskyi is working towards a cleaner, greener and more resilient future.

With support from the European Union and Sweden, the EBRD is helping the city modernise its waste-management infrastructure and strengthen essential urban services.

Meet the people working every day to keep Khmelnytskyi clean and moving forward.

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