About the EBRD

April 2010

At a glance The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invests in
29 countries from central Europe to central Asia to support the development
Number of projects (since 1991)
of market economies and democracies. As the global economic crisis has

2,913 reached the EBRD region, the Bank is stepping up its efforts to secure vital
economic activities.

Cumulative business volume Background Investment

€ billion
The EBRD is the largest single Every EBRD investment must:

53.1 investor in the region. Its investments

also mobilise significant foreign
direct investment into its countries
►► support the further development of
sound market economies
►► take risk that supports private
Total project value
of operations. The EBRD invests investors
€ billion
mainly in private enterprises, usually ►► follow sound banking principles

165.8 together with commercial partners.

It provides project financing for the
financial sector and the real economy,
►► strengthen sustainability.

Through its investments the

Projects signed 2000-09 EBRD promotes:
Business volume Number of projects both new ventures and investments in ►► economic growth in its countries of
(€ billion) existing companies. It also works with
8 400 operations
publicly-owned companies to support ►► entrepreneurship, competition and
privatisation, the restructuring of
6
privatisation
300 state-owned firms and improvement of ►► stronger financial institutions and
municipal services.
legal systems
4 200
The Bank is owned by 61 countries ►► infrastructure development

and two intergovernmental ►► adoption of strong corporate

2 100
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Capital
institutions. It maintains a close
political dialogue with governments,
authorities and representatives of civil
society to promote its goals.
In its operations the EBRD follows
governance, including
environmental sensitivity
►► structural and sectoral reforms.
The EBRD:
►► promotes co-financing and foreign

€ billion the highest standards in corporate direct investment

30
governance and sustainable ►► mobilises domestic capital

development. As a public institution ►► provides technical assistance.

the EBRD is committed to a rigorous

Shareholders public information policy.

63
Countries of operations

29
Regional offices

33
Staff

1,492 EBRD Headquarters, London EBRD President, Thomas Mirow

Strategic focus
The EBRD has reacted to the global
economic crisis by increasing
its planned business volume to
€7.9 billion — a record level of
investment.
As the institution charged with
assisting central, eastern and south-
eastern Europe, Turkey, Russia, the
Caucasus and central Asia, the Bank
takes its responsibility for the region
very seriously.
In shaping its crisis response, the
EBRD has had three strategic
concerns: to maintain the flow of
finance to the region in support of
local banks and viable enterprises;
prevent the withdrawal of Western-
owned parent banks from the region;
and uphold critical infrastructure and
sustainable energy projects.
International cooperation has always
been an important EBRD goal. A
core aspect in tackling the crisis
has been the establishment of the
international framework, the Vienna
Initiative, which brings together the
key international financial institutions
(IFIs) to create conditions that allow
Western-based parent banks to
continue their activities through
subsidiaries in the EBRD region. In
addition, the adoption of the Joint IFI
Action Plan by the EBRD, the EIB and
World Bank ensures that €25 billion
will be invested in the financial sector
of the countries worst affected by
the crisis.
Financing
The EBRD uses a broad range of
financing instruments, tailored
to specific projects. The main
instruments are loans, equity
investments and guarantees. The
Bank applies sound banking and
investment principles in all its
operations. The EBRD enjoys an
AAA/ Aaa rating from the international
rating agencies.
The provision of financing for small
and medium-sized enterprises
through local banks has been a
central element of the EBRD’s
crisis response. In 2009, the Bank
undertook major efforts to keep credit
available at a time when vital finance
was scarce or often unavailable from
commercial banks. In total, in 2009
the Bank signed 36 projects worth
€753 million in 17 countries.
How to obtain EBRD financing
Large private sector projects
Private sector projects range from €5 million to
€250 million; the average amount is €25 million.
www.ebrd.com/apply/large
Small projects
The EBRD also supports financial intermediaries,
such as local commercial banks, micro-business
banks, equity funds and leasing facilities.
www.ebrd.com/apply/small
Trade finance
A range of products to facilitate intra-regional and
international trade in its countries of operations.
www.ebrd.com/apply/trade
Complementary schemes
TAM and BAS work directly with individual
enterprises, providing industry-specific advice.
www.ebrd.com/apply/tambas
Finance application form
www.ebrd.com/apply
The EBRD invests in countries from central Europe
to central Asia to help build market economies and
democracies.
Contacts
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Headquarters
One Exchange Square
London EC2A 2JN
United Kingdom
Switchboard/central contact
Tel: +44 20 7338 6000
Fax: +44 20 7338 6100
Information requests
For information requests and general enquiries,
please use the form at:
www.ebrd.com/about/contacts/pipform.htm
Project enquiries/proposals
Tel: +44 20 7338 7168
Fax: +44 20 7338 7380
Email: newbusiness@ebrd.com
Publications requests
Tel: +44 20 7338 7553
Fax: +44 20 7338 6102
Email: pubsdesk@ebrd.com
Press enquiries
Tel: +44 20 7338 7805
Fax: +44 20 7338 6690
Email: press@ebrd.com
Civil Society Engagement
Tel: +44 20 7338 6620
Fax: +44 20 7338 6102
Email: ngo@ebrd.com
Group visit requests
Tel: +44 20 7338 6868/7912
Fax: +44 20 7338 6102
Email: visitrequest@ebrd.com