European Bank for Reconstruction and Development News and Investment Updates
EBRD arranges financing for Egypt solar and storage project in Minya
Egypt is expanding private-sector renewable power capacity with a large solar and battery storage project in Minya that is set to become the biggest solar plant in the country and Africa. The ...
EBRD expands biodiversity finance agenda at COP17
Global biodiversity policy is entering a new implementation phase as countries prepare to review collective progress under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Against that ...
MDBs establish critical minerals value chain framework for developing countries
Multilateral development banks are establishing a joint framework to help developing countries build resilient and diversified critical minerals-to-manufacturing value chains. The initiative is ...
EBRD financing backs Sanmar electric tugboat expansion in Türkiye
Türkiye’s maritime manufacturing sector is drawing fresh green industrial funding as Sanmar expands production of low-emission vessels. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is ...
EBRD-backed Chornobyl repair drive gains €260 million G7 funding commitment
International efforts to restore Chornobyl’s damaged protective shield are gathering pace after the Group of Seven committed €260 million for urgent repairs. The funding follows severe damage ...
EBRD commits €40 million to Avallon fund for central and eastern Europe SMEs
Private equity fundraising remains constrained across central and eastern Europe as smaller companies seek longer-term capital to expand and improve operations. The EBRD is committing up to €40 ...
EBRD, EU expand support for women entrepreneurs across southern and eastern Mediterranean
Women-led businesses in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia are gaining wider access to funding and business expertise through a regional inclusion initiative. The support is aimed at helping ...
EBRD backs Mota-Engil Africa mining operations in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal with €99.1 million loan
The lender is expanding its support for private-sector projects in sub-Saharan Africa with new financing for mining services in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal. The €99.1 million package for ...
UNDP expands investment, jobs push for developing countries as aid funds shrink
Developing economies are facing mounting pressure from war, energy costs and climate shocks as official development aid falls sharply. Against that backdrop, the United Nations Development ...
EBRD lends Moldova €102.9 million to rehabilitate irrigation systems
Moldova is moving to upgrade core irrigation infrastructure as climate risks weigh on agricultural production and water security. The €102.9 million financing package is aimed at restoring ...
EBRD expands Ukraine war-risk insurance facility as business demand rises
As fighting and economic pressure intensify in Ukraine, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is increasing the capacity of its war-risk insurance facility to 150 million euros. The ...
EBRD backs Beacon Power Services digitalisation of Nigeria power distribution
Nigeria's push to modernise its electricity network is gaining fresh support as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development provides financing to Beacon Power Services for smart metering ...
EBRD board to hold North Macedonia consultations in October
North Macedonia hosts a European Bank for Reconstruction and Development board delegation from October 12 to 16 as the lender deepens engagement with public institutions, businesses and civil ...
Druzhba restores irrigation system in Ukraine with EBRD-backed financing
As war and drought put added pressure on Ukraine’s farm sector, family-owned farm Druzhba is upgrading its operations to protect crops and contain costs. The investment highlights how ...
GEMs Consortium expands emerging-market credit risk data for investors
Fresh data from the GEMs Consortium broadens the evidence base investors use to assess credit risk across emerging markets and developing economies. The new publications add more granular ...
EBRD backs Asarel Medet mining upgrade in Bulgaria with up to €55 million loan
Bulgaria is stepping up its green economy transition as demand for lower-carbon supplies of critical raw materials grows across Europe. In that context, the European Bank for Reconstruction and ...
EBRD AAA rating affirmed as Fitch flags Ukraine-related credit risks
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development keeps its top-tier credit rating as capital buffers continue to support its balance sheet amid elevated regional risks. The Stable Outlook ...
EBRD to keep Ukraine lending near record levels in 2026
Ukraine is set to receive near-record annual funding from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for a second straight year as the war keeps pressure on its energy and transport ...
EBRD expands Bulgaria renewable energy and infrastructure investment push
Bulgaria is deepening its shift toward cleaner power and upgraded infrastructure as new financing and policy work gather pace. The latest steps include progress under the country’s Recovery and ...
EBRD expands Ukraine support with rail and metro financing
As Russian attacks intensify on energy, transport and civilian infrastructure, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is reinforcing support for Ukraine’s economy during another ...
EBRD takes 5% stake in AikGroup to back Adriatic banking expansion
AikGroup is bringing in the EBRD as a shareholder as it pursues a broader push across south-eastern Europe and the Adriatic banking market. The up to €64 million investment supports the group's ...
