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Welcome to the 3rd edition of the EBRD Annual Meeting and Business Forum 2025 newsletter. This issue focuses on trends in finance, highlighting key discussions on climate investment, women’s entrepreneurship and sustainable finance in emerging markets. Find out more about these important topics below – and don’t forget to register! ·      13-15 May 2025, London, United Kingdom ·      Expanding horizons, enduring strengths Registration is open: ebrd.com/am

Good news for businesses operating in Ukraine! Companies can now access wider war risk insurance, thanks to the EBRD’s Ukraine Recovery and Reconstruction Guarantee Facility, which has facilitated the re-engagement of international reinsurer MS Amlin in Ukraine's insurance market. With this international reinsurance capacity in place, Ukrainian insurers can now expand their war insurance offering, providing higher coverage limits and greater protection to businesses operating in a wartime environment. INGO, Colonnade Ukraine and UNIQA Ukraine have begun offering war risk policies for inland cargo, motor own damage, and railway rolling stock, backed by the EBRD’s facility and MS Amlin. In just a few weeks, the scheme has already provided over €5 million in reinsurance, with policies supporting businesses in Ukraine’s agricultural sector, helping sustain critical trade. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dv_MhVev

We’re launching our new SME financing programme in the Western Balkans! €377 million in EBRD loans and EU grants will help SMEs invest in digitalisation, automation and green technologies. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eNf7iKBa #EU #WBIF

Together with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, our strong strategic partner, we continue to support Ukrainian Naftogaz to reinforce Ukraine's energy security. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion, Norway has contributed €462m in support for Ukraine via the EBRD - much of this focused on the energy sector, with a total of €139m in grants from Norway to Ukraine this year to facilitate EBRD loans. #SupportingUkraine Arvid Tuerkner Camilla Otto Naftogaz of Ukraine

Proud to create growth opportunities for young Mongolian entrepreneurs! We've organised a syndicated loan of up to US$ 147 million for Mongolia’s XacBank. The funds will be channelled to support MSMEs led or owned by individuals under the age of 35. https://lnkd.in/dRrzBztd

Today is World Water Day and this year's theme is Glacier Preservation. Saving them is particularly crucial for the water security in our countries! #WorldWaterDay

Our President Odile Renaud-Basso has been visiting Bulgaria and Romania this week, meeting senior government officials and business partners to shape the EBRD’s new five-year strategies for both countries.   In Bulgaria, our President had productive talks with President Rumen Radev and Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova on enhancing the country’s sustainable economic development, reform agenda, and infrastructure needs.    She also welcomed Bulgarian protein bar producer Healthy Bars LLC into the EBRD’s Blue Ribbon Programme in Sofia, furthering support for local entrepreneurs.   The EBRD reiterated its strong commitment to strengthening energy security, fostering innovation, and promoting economic resilience in the region.   In Romania, President Odile Renaud-Basso reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to supporting economic development during discussions with Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, identifying collaboration opportunities. She also met Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja, praising Romania’s first Contracts for Difference renewables auction in 2024 — an initiative the EBRD is proud to have supported - and Finance Minister Barna Tánczos. The visit included a stop at Lantmännen Unibake’s new Bucharest premises, enabled by a 2023 EBRD loan of €90 million. The bakery supplies the wider Central and Southeast Europe region.

EBRD on the ground at #Chornobyl.   Following the recent Russian drone attack, we visited the site to assess the damage. The facility’s functionality has been severely compromised, but our commitment to nuclear safety remains unwavering.   Through the International Chornobyl Cooperation Account, and with strong backing from international donors, we are working on urgent plans to restore the New Safe Confinement.   The New Safe Confinement represents the world's largest ever international collaboration on nuclear safety. We are determined that over a decade of joint work is not put in jeopardy by this reckless attack. w/ SSE "Chornobyl NPP" Simon Evans Balthasar Lindauer Arvid Tuerkner

Introducing 5th edition of #EBRDGreen monthly! Here you can discover how we're pioneering renewables auctions in 16 countries and supporting a cement producer's emissions cuts in Egypt. We'll also tell you an interesting story about a green university in Fes, Morocco. Read and subscribe below to stay informed about our work and its impact!

Last week our Francis Malige joined the panel “Development Finance: A Double Edged-Sword?” at the Oxford Africa Business Forum, alongside Andrew Brown (British International Investment) and Begna Gebreyes(Africa Finance Corporation).    He outlined the EBRD’s expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa, stressing the importance of local partnerships and country-led priorities to foster sustainable growth and economic resilience. We’re committed to working hand in hand with our partners across the region to help drive lasting development.