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Join EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso, on the go, as she heads to the London Stock Exchange to deliver a speech on global capital markets. Did you know that our first public bond was listed on our host city's stock exchange LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) back in 1991? Come behind the scenes with us to learn why capital markets are crucial for mobilising investment in emerging economies.

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

What is the most challenging country to be a nurse? See how, together with our #EBRDdonors, we're using the findings from our Life in Transition survey to make real impact. Full report is live! https://lnkd.in/de-cMuME Supported by the Action for Equality and Gender Fund: Finland, Japan, Lithuania and the TaiwanBusiness-EBRD Technical Cooperation Fund

The fourth round of the Life in Transition Survey, conducted across 37 economies, highlights rising inequality of opportunity and diminishing intergenerational mobility. Findings show a high prevalence of informal employment and underscore the importance of digital inclusion and environmental awareness, stressing reforms in labour conditions and digital skills investment to bridge socioeconomic divides.

Meet the EBRD AgVenture winners: Proofminder, Green Growth and Algebra Intelligence! Proofminder (Hungary) offers an AI-powered platform using drone imagery to give growers real-time insights on each plant, helping boost yields, reduce chemical use, and support sustainable farming. Green Growth from Latvia simplifies harvest tracking for food producers, offering proof of carbon capture, sustainability levels, and crop origin. Their data-driven approach helps cut fertiliser use by up to 30% and improves sustainability practices. Algebra Intelligence from Jordan specialises in IoT-based energy management, providing real-time monitoring and alerts for energy and water resources to increase efficiency and reduce costs for agrifood clients. Congratulations to our winners for driving innovation towards sustainable agriculture! W/ #EBRDdonors: Spain through the High-Impact Partnership on Climate Action (HIPCA – also supported by Austria, Canada, Finland, the Netherlands, South Korea, Switzerland, the TaiwanICDF, the United Kingdom and the United States of America). https://lnkd.in/daK8uK7h

Our 'EBRD in Ukraine Monthly' newsletter is back after a summer hiatus! In this 14th edition, we provide updates on the visit by our Vice President, Banking, Matteo Patrone, to Kyiv where he discussed the EBRD's energy projects and the launch of our new Energy Security Support Facility. We also share the latest growth forecasts for Ukraine #EBRDrep.

We've approved a new five-year strategy for the Kyrgyz Republic, focusing on strengthening the private sector, inclusive access to finance, and investment in renewables and infrastructure. With a focus on competitiveness, sustainability, and climate resilience, we aim to support the country's growth until 2029. Learn more about our priorities and initiatives: https://lnkd.in/dpsMDbia