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Since the start of Russia's full-scale war on Ukraine, we have deployed more than €5 billion in support of its real economy and to strengthen the country's energy security. Our commitment to Ukraine and its people is unwavering. #SupportingUkraine

This week, we hosted our Annual Nominee Director Board Practice Conference focused on “Board Psychology.” Key topics included: - The Art and Psychology of Board Relationships - Board Culture and Diversifying Perspectives - Mindfulness - Psychometrics and AI in the Boardroom We would like to thank all our exceptional speakers for their highly engaging presentations and insightful content. The conference would not have been a huge success without their invaluable contributions. At EBRD, we prioritize soft skills to empower our Nominee Directors to drive meaningful impact and foster effective governance. The EBRD continues to make substantial changes to its Nominee Director Board Practice, and we look forward to sharing more with our Nominee Director community in due course.   If you would like to find out more about the EBRD Nominee Director Board Practice or be considered for a Nominee Directorship, please contact NomineeDirectors@ebrd.com.

Support Beit el Baraka in a Time of Crisis. Our EBRD Community Initiative is launching a fundraising effort to support Beit el Baraka (BEB), a Lebanese NGO dedicated to helping Lebanon’s most vulnerable citizens. BEB’s vital services—food security, housing, healthcare, and education—have become lifelines as Lebanon faces its most severe challenges in recent memory. To meet growing needs for essential services, BEB launched the 'South Lebanon Relief' initiative, organising shelter for displaced families and providing essentials like food, medicine, and bedding. However, the ongoing crisis requires significantly more resources to address both immediate and long-term needs, including future home restoration for returning families. Every contribution makes a difference. All donations will be matched by the #EBRDCommunityInitiative, doubling your impact. In these challenging times, your support can help provide critical aid. Please donate: https://lnkd.in/dVcSS_u3

Our President Odile Renaud-Basso, visited Mongolia's Oyu Tolgoi to see the largest ever mining operation supported by the EBRD. Developed as a joint venture between Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd and the country's government, it is home to one of the world biggest deposits of copper and gold. Mongolia’s mining sector is a major contributor to the country’s development and Oyu Tolgoi plays a key role in consolidating advanced technologies, sustainable management practices and an inclusive approach to the development of local talent in its economy. Investment in the sustainable and responsible mining of critical raw materials is essential for the green transition. EBRD's mining strategy contributes to that objective. Oyu Tolgoi LLC / Оюу толгой ХХК Government of Mongolia

Proud to boost Ukraine and its telecoms industry! Together with IFC - International Finance Corporation, European Commission and Direction générale du Trésor, we're supporting a major investment in Ukraine’s telecoms infrastructure. The $435 million package is the country's largest single foreign direct investment since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. Through this high-impact transaction, the merged group will deliver improved mobile connectivity to 10 million subscribers and provide faster and more reliable fixed broadband access to around 4 million homes. Biggest wartime foreign direct investment and strong sign of confidence in Ukraine! https://lnkd.in/e4YdGGRw W/ Secrétariat général-ministères économiques et financiers

We’re excited to announce the theme of our 34th #EBRDam that will take place in London, United Kingdom on 13-15 May 2025! The theme of our Business Forum is “Expanding Horizons, Enduring Strengths” Expanding our horizons has been a constant theme since our birth in 1991: moving into new geographic regions, learning lessons from multiple crises, and launching new products. This, combined with internal transformations, has made us more agile and able to respond to change than ever before. Come and join us in London next year! ebrd.com/am

Strengthening Serbia's Rail Infrastructure with EBRD Support. We've signed a new €50 million loan agreement to enhance Serbia's rail network by financing materials for the urgent rehabilitation of rail tracks. This investment focuses on improving operational speed, safety, and overall reliability across Serbia's railway system. With this latest loan, our total investment in the Serbian rail sector now exceeds €1 billion. This commitment underscores our goal to encourage a shift towards rail transport, supporting a greener future and fostering economic growth. Thanks to our partners, including the Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure, Serbian Railways Infrastructure, and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Serbia / Ministarstvo finansija Republike Srbije, for their dedication to this important project. This collaborative effort will modernize the tracks, improving connectivity and quality of life for many. https://lnkd.in/dsmfsEZV

Today, we held an insightful discussion on Africa and its rapid digital transformation at our London HQ. In an exclusive panel discussion, 25 leading digital-first businesses from sub-Saharan Africa and our senior leadership, including the region’s Managing Director, Heike Harmgart, and Managing Director, SME Finance and Development Zsuzsanna Hargitai, exchanged valuable insights on Africa’s rapid digital growth and explored how these lessons can shape EBRD’s future work in sub-Saharan Africa. Africa’s leapfrogging to advanced digital technologies offers significant opportunities for sustainable growth, innovation, and market transformation. By fostering dynamic tech ecosystems, supporting SMEs, and advancing Fintech and AgriTech solutions, we aim to drive economic development and address key challenges such as infrastructure gaps and cybersecurity.

An inspiring two days at our Pathways to Paris 2024 conference in Türkiye!⁣ Our event showcased how the EBRD and financial-market leaders navigate best practices and develop regulations to manage climate-related risks and opportunities, facilitate networking between key decision-makers and highlight the support the EBRD can offer to companies on their journey towards Paris Alignment. Thank you to all our speakers, attendees and partners for making this event a big success! Supported by the Climate Investment Funds. Francis Malige, Harry Boyd-Carpenter, Maya Hennerkes, Barbara Rambousek, Lilit Davoyan, Ksenia Brockmann, Aleksandra Vukosavljevic

We're proud to announce our equity investment of €100 million in GREEN GENIUS, our longstanding partner and a major developer of renewable energy in Europe. Our funds will support the expansion of GREEN GENIUS, helping to develop more than 2 gigawatts of renewables across several European markets, also supporting the region's energy security. This is a major milestone in the EBRD's work in the Baltic states. We're excited to continue our work to support the region's green transition. https://lnkd.in/emHqyumz