Europäische Bank

The Europäische Bank für Wiederaufbau und Entwicklung (EBWE) was founded in 1991 to promote the transition to market-oriented economies and to support private and entrepreneurial initiatives. Since its inception, the EBWE has invested over 200 billion euros in more than 7,000 projects across three continents. The bank is a leading player in the field of climate finance and is actively committed to supporting Ukraine and other countries affected by conflicts.

The EBWE offers a wide range of financial instruments and services, including project financing, consulting for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), trade finance, and capital market activities. In addition, the bank supports technical cooperation projects for public and private enterprises and promotes the mobilization of additional sources of financing.

The mission of the EBWE is to promote the transition to open, market-oriented economies while supporting democratic reforms. The bank places great importance on good corporate governance, transparency, and adherence to high ethical standards. A central value of the EBWE is the promotion of gender equality and economic inclusion to support sustainable growth in the countries where it invests.

The EBWE is committed to promoting environmentally friendly and socially sustainable development in all its activities. It strives to ensure that the projects it finances are socially and ecologically sustainable and respect the rights of affected workers and communities. The bank aims to become a majority green bank by 2025 and supports the goals of the Paris Agreement. A notable project is the transformation of the Chernobyl site, which the EBWE has financially managed to ensure the safety and transformation of the location.

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the EBWE has provided over 5 billion euros to support the real economy of the country and strengthen energy security. The bank demonstrates unwavering commitment to Ukraine and its people and promotes investments in the country's telecommunications infrastructure.

The EBWE plans to expand its geographical horizons and develop new products to respond agilely to changes. The bank's annual general meeting and business forum, which will take place in London in 2025, are themed "Expanding Horizons, Enduring Strengths" and reflect the EBWE's ongoing pursuit of facing new challenges while preserving its strengths.

The EBWE remains a central player in promoting sustainable and open market economies and continues to advocate for economic and social development in its investment countries.

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