EIB at the 2019 World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings

It’s crucial for the energy transformation that multilateral investors show decarbonisation to be a viable business model

An EU technology transformation is needed to boost the economy through innovative finance, better regulation and a stronger single market

Ellen MacArthur, the founder of the eponymous foundation, which works to accelerate the transition to a regenerative economy, writes that we need to stop living a “take, make, dispose” lifestyle. We need to think about a circular economy where waste and pollution are prevented, products are reused and natural systems such as agricultural land are regenerated.

The findings, interpretations and conclusions are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Investment Bank

Much of the plastic that ends up in the oceans comes from waste discarded on land or in rivers by the 2 billion people who don’t have waste collection services.

A well-functioning financial sector is vital for private sector development in the EU Neighbourhood and Enlargement countries, but faces a number of hurdles. A well-functioning private sector, in turn, is vital for economic growth, revenue generation and international competitiveness - and a high priority for the EIB Group in the EU Neighbourhood and Enlargement countries.

The European Investment Bank’s EUR 379 million in lending to Armenia over the last decade has improved public infrastructure and enabled small businesses to grow.

The long and successful cooperation between Georgia and the European Investment Bank began with the signature of the Framework Agreement in 2007. At the heart of this cooperation lies the vision to promote development in Georgia and bring it toward closer integration with the European Union.

The EIB finances projects across the Eastern Partnership region to make countries more efficient and cut energy costs.
The cleanest and cheapest energy is the energy we save.
Eastern Partnership countries are setting ambitious targets for energy efficiency, and the Bank will be there to help them meet these goals.

As the EU bank, the European Investment Bank is committed to putting EU climate goals into practice both outside and inside Europe.

The EIB engages with companies, think-tanks, not-for-profit organisations, public authorities and other international financial institutions. We co-finance mitigation, adaptation and other climate related projects. We work closely with the other multilateral development banks (MDBs) and the members of the International Development Finance Club to harmonise concepts and approaches.

Guided by EU policy, including commitments to the Paris Agreement on Climate Action and to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the EIB Group fosters sustainable growth within the EU and abroad. This approach drives all of our initiatives, products and activities.