People’s Republic of China: Qingdao Rural Waste-to-Energy Project

The technical assistance (TA) was designed to enhance and strengthen the capacity of the executing agency and the implementing agency to prepare for the ensuing project, which aimed to demonstrate a comprehensive utilization of agricultural and livestock waste into energy for heating and cooking in 60 new rural communities in Qingdao.
This report validates the completion report's assessment of the TA.
IED overall assessment is successful.

India: Supporting Public–Private Partnerships for Infrastructure Development

The technical assistance (TA) aimed to improve public sector capacity to develop and implement infrastructure public–private partnership (PPP) projects in India. The expected impact was increased availability of infrastructure through PPPs.
This report validates the completion report's assessment of the TA.
IED overall assessment is less than successful.

Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Economic Policy Support for Enhancing Productivity and Employment

The technical assistance (TA) aimed to help the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to improve its investment policy and promote business innovation, workplace skills development, and employment facilitation. The expected outcome was strengthened economic policy formulation and implementation process.
This report validates the completion report's assessment of the TA.
IED overall assessment is successful.

EIB Group stands up for LGBTIQ rights on International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT 2022)

On the occasion of European Diversity Month and to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT), the EIB Group, composed of the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund, is committed to stand up for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, intersexual or queer people (LGBTIQ) and promote the inclusion of LGBTIQ people in our societies.

Clarification of the EIB’s support for the RN 13 road project in Madagascar

The road sector in Madagascar is strategic for the European Investment Bank (EIB), and it has proved to have a real impact on the country’s inclusive and sustainable development. That is why the Bank and the Delegation of the European Union have joined forces to step up their activities in the country and support its growth.

Davos: EIB pushing support for clean energy as key response to energy security and climate crisis

EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti represented the European Investment Bank Group at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on 22-26 May. This year’s forum centred on the theme “History at a Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies.”