European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Our history
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was founded in 1991 to create a new post-Cold War era in central and eastern Europe. They are now doing more than ever before - across three continents - to further progress towards ‘market-oriented economies and the promotion of private and entrepreneurial initiative’.
Structure and management
The EBRD is owned by 71 countries, as well as the European Union and the European Investment Bank. Each shareholder is represented on the Board of Governors, which has overall authority over the Bank.
Our President is Odile Renaud-Basso (pictured right). The President manages our work under the guidance of the Board of Directors.
The Executive Committee and senior leadership group advise the President and oversee EBRD activities.
What They Do
Our sectors
Our operations span agribusiness, infrastructure, transport and many other sectors.
We are world leaders in climate finance. All our activities will be aligned with the Paris Agreement from the end of 2022 and we plan to be a majority green bank by 2025.
Coronavirus
Our emergency coronavirus financing package for 2020-21 is worth €21 billion.
Services we offer
Financial investment projects are at the heart of what we do.
We also provide business advisory services and promote trade finance and loan syndications.
Where we work
We're active in almost 40 economies across three continents, from the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean, to Central and Eastern Europe, to Central Asia.
Strategic and Capital Framework
Our Strategic and Capital Framework sets out our strategic aspirations over a five-year period.
Learn about our projects
There are a number of ways you can work with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) as well as its clients and partner organisations.
We offer a range of products and business services.
Our operations extend across three continents and almost 40 economies and within a broad range of sectors.
Technical cooperation
We support technical cooperation projects for public and private enterprises
Project finance
We offer a number of financial instruments, primarily in the form of loans, equity and guarantees.
Procurement
Projects financed by the EBRD generate many tendering opportunities. We also seek corporate products and services for internal projects and departments.
Trade Facilitation Programme
We provide an award-winning scheme which promotes global trade by guaranteeing trade transactions to, from and among the countries we work in.
Advice for business
Complementing our financial services, the EBRD also helps enterprises flourish by connecting them with expert advisers and consultants.
Capital Markets
With over 30 years of experience, the EBRD plays a significant role in the international capital markets through a broad range of activities.
Loan syndications
We place an emphasis on involving other sources of financing in our operations.
Careers at the EBRD
The EBRD employs talented staff from dozens of countries to work in our London headquarters and our many local offices across our regions.
