EIB Institute’s Post

We are proud to be reporting on the 2023 results of EIB Global | BEI Monde. With EUR 8.44bn of financing we supported EU global objectives 🇪🇺🌍. We continued to invest in Ukraine’s 🇺🇦 resilience and we supported investments globally that will mobilize another EUR 27bn in support of the EU #globalgateway strategy, bringing our overall contribution to almost EUR 60bn at the end of the second year of EIB Global. Together with the European Commission, other #teameurope players, and our partners around the world, we invested in mutually beneficial projects in the areas of energy and climate, sustainable transport, digital infrastructure, global health, and education and research. These and our other investments are all getting us closer to reaching the #sdgs. We are happy to report that more than half of our financing was in support of global #climateaction and environmental sustainability. European Investment Bank (EIB) Lionel Rapaille Messori Milena Diederick Zambon Ulrich H. Brunnhuber, CFA Ioanna-Victoria Kyritsi Paloma Perez de Vega Richard Amor Edvardas Bumsteinas, CFA Kristin L. Christophe Litt Marion Hoenicke Kristina Kanapinskaite Matteo Rivellini Rafal Rybacki Julien BRUSAU CUELLO Jesper Persson Audrey Bouclans Joyce Liyan https://lnkd.in/eYnmufE3

What do these achievements have in common: tripling our advisory support for the Western Balkans, publishing a strategy for the EU integration of the Ukrainian and Moldovan rail systems, and receiving EFQM’s recognition as a 5-⭐ outstanding organization❓ All of these were concrete results of our work in 2023. Access our 2023 JASPERS Annual Report to learn more: https://buff.ly/3V43frX #EIBAdvisory #ProjectSupport #ProjectPreparation #AdvisorySupport #EUFunds European Investment Bank (EIB) European Commission EU Funds

📢 Recently launched: "EIB Group Activities in EU Cohesion Regions - Building Inclusive Communities", with a focus on our contribution to social cohesion across the EU. 📗 The third annual report on #cohesion shows that the EIF contributed to this area in 2023 through various mandates and transactions, with 49% of commitments (€6.8bn) dedicated to credit #guarantees, #venturecapital, and #privateequity investments in support of economic and social cohesion. 🇪🇺 The EIB Group plays a key role in supporting EU cohesion policy. See how social investments unlock regional potential and have a direct impact on lives: bit.ly/eif-cohesion2023

Pleased to have participated in the Resilience and Innovation Summit organized by USAID in Sarajevo earlier today. I joined the panel discussion “Tourism, where are the regional gaps in attracting investment?” alongside industry leaders to address critical issues and opportunities for tourism related investments in the Western Balkans. During the discussion, I shared insights on IFC’s role in the region, highlighting our strategic priorities to enhance productivity, connectivity, inclusion, and sustainability. We have invested $600 million annually over the past three years in the Western Balkans including some flagship tourism-enabling infrastructure projects. We explored investor insights ranging from the potential of public-private partnerships to enable large investments, the importance of securing large anchor investments which establish a benchmark for the sector and raise standards for their supply chain, as well as the critical support commercial banks can provide to SMEs in the sector. Thank you to Rajan Datar, BBC and my fellow panelists: - Azra Dzigal, USAID - Majlind Lazimi, Horwath HTL - Amel Agic, Sparkasse Bank - Sanja Miovcic, Foreign Investment Council Looking forward to continued collaboration to unlock the full potential of tourism in the Western Balkans. Laurie Myers Senka Eminagic Vranic Armin Ridžalović IFC Europe #RISarajevo2024 #ResilienceInnovationSummit2024

Watch President Nadia Calviño's #1week1minute video for the highlights of our week: 🔵The EIB Board of Governors, comprised of EU Ministers, endorsed the EIB Group's Strategic Roadmap laying out our eight key priorities. 🔵With the European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) we agreed to extend InvestEU, paving the way for a €300 million Ukraine export credit guarantee facility that supports EU businesses exporting to the country. 🔵The EIB Board of Directors approved €12.8 billion of new financing for sustainable transport, green energy, student housing and more. 🔵 Together with fellow G7 development finance institutions, we pledged to invest $20 billion in women’s economic empowerment under the #2XChallenge.

Today’s sessions at the Catalyzing #UrbanTransformation forum in Bratislava, organized by UNDP together with the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic, explored financing urban transitions towards greener, resilient, and inclusive cities, including innovative financial instruments and mechanisms that cities can employ to unleash short and long-term impact. We looked into opportunities and challenges with keynote speakers from UN Capital Development Fund, European Investment Bank, the cities of Pristina, Vienna and Trnava, and many other urban development and planning experts. #UrbanTransformation #Innovating4Cities 🌱

Enabling Indigenous nations to access competitively priced capital is a core element of advancing Indigenous economic reconciliation.   Day 2 of the #FNMPC2024 Conference, Our Collective Advantage: Indigenous Consent, will focus on the crucial topics related to financing Indigenous ownership in major projects, including: -       Keynote – The Financial Sector Post-COP28 UAE -       Indigenous Values Driven Capital -       Integrating Indigenous Values into Sustainability Reporting (New Zealand) These sessions invite experts in the investment and finance sector to explore the challenges and opportunities of Indigenous nations securing capital for major projects in today’s marketplace.   What models are you interested in exploring more of that promotes Indigenous access to competitive capital?   Explore the updated conference preliminary agenda at: https://lnkd.in/gYZbF6Ni   Register now at: fnmpc.ca/conference   #SustainableFinance #AccesstoCapital #InfrastructureInvestment #ESG

➡️ For 15 years, the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) has supported the European Commission Economic and Investment Plan, focusing on: 🚊 Sustainable Transport 💡 Clean Energy 🌍 Environment & Climate 📱 Digital Future 👩🎓 Human Capital ⬆️ Private Sector Competitiveness ☑️ Since 2009, more than €3.7 billion in 🇪🇺 EU and bilateral donor grants have powered infrastructure and private sector projects in the Western Balkans, leading to a total investment of €31 billion—equivalent to one-third of the WB region's GDP! EU Neighborhood & Enlargement #WesternBalkans

🌍 Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires a significant step up in financial investments, particularly in developing countries. By unlocking both domestic and international investments, we can stimulate economic growth and create jobs, especially for vulnerable groups.     🌟 Join us tomorrow, 25 September 2024, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the 7th High-Level Event on IDDA III, where we’ll discuss, among other themes, sustainable financing solutions for Africa.  👉 More information: https://lnkd.in/e_34i9WC #IDDAIII #SDGs #Agenda2063 #UNGA79 #OurCommonFuture #ActNow

New #Business business opportunities in #Africa. Africa presents numerous opportunities across various sectors due to its vast resources, growing population, and increasing economic development. Here are some key points and sectors to consider: Key Business Opportunities in Africa: 1. #Agriculture: Africa has a wealth of arable land and a favorable climate for agriculture. Opportunities include farming, agro-processing, export of agricultural products, and agri-tech solutions. 2. #Technology and Startups: With a growing tech-savvy population, there's a booming startup culture across the continent, especially in fintech, e-commerce, and mobile solutions. Countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa are at the forefront. 3. #Renewable Energy: Many African countries are focusing on renewable energy to address power shortages. Solar, wind, and hydroelectric projects are gaining traction. 4. Tourism and #Hospitality: Africa is rich in cultural heritage and natural beauty. There is a growing demand for eco-tourism, adventure tourism, and luxury travel experiences. 5. #Manufacturing: With a growing middle class, there’s a need for local manufacturing of goods. Sectors like textiles, construction materials, and consumer products are ripe for investment. We working in Africa for years. We can help for other business people with our #knowledge, welcome #africa #uae Alina Amala Adomaitytė