Member's Documents
Evaluation of EIB support for agriculture and bioeconomy outside the European Union from 2014 to 2023
Published by: Evaluation (EV), European Investment Bank
Recent global disruptions, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have a significant impact on food security making the European Investment Bank's support to the sector imperative.
To address rising challenges, the EIB has prioritised improving infrastructure and services to increase market access, strengthening food value chains, and promoting climate-smart and resilient food production.
Between 2014 and 2023, the EIB directed 10% of its external lending to agriculture and bioeconomy, focusing on EU candidate countries (46%), African, Caribbean, and Pacific states (26%), and Mediterranean countries (15%). Through direct and intermediated loans, it supported sustainability, resilience, and development.
The Evaluation of EIB support for agriculture and bioeconomy outside the EU (2014–2023) assesses the performance and impact of EIB initiatives, emphasising key areas such as food security, gender, value chains, technical assistance, and partnerships. Case studies in seven countries across 15 operations offer detailed insights.
