Kerstin Jorna, full member of the Board of Directors
By letter dated 17 May 2017, the European Commission nominated Ms Kerstin JORNA for appointment as a Full Member of the Board of Directors of the EIB to succeed Mr Gerassimos THOMAS, who had tendered his resignation.By letter dated 24 May 2017, the Board of Governors was invited to vote on the prop...
Journées des ventes caritatives à la BEI 2017
La Banque européenne d’investissement a le plaisir d’annoncer que les journées de ventes caritatives se tiendront la semaine du 20 novembre 2017, de 9h00 à 17h en son siège à Luxembourg–Kirchberg.
Paschal Donohoe, new Governor for Ireland
In June 2017, Mr Paschal DONOHOE was appointed as Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform. He also becomes EIB Governor for Ireland, succeeding Mr Michael NOONAN.Before his appointment as Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, he served, from May 2016 to June 2017, a...
Viet Nam: Central Region Water Resources Project
This report presents the findings of an evaluation of the Central Region Water Resources Project in Viet Nam. The project aimed to introduce a user-oriented service approach to irrigation water management.
Samoa: Public Sector Financial Management Program
In August 2013, the government sought financial assistance from ADB for the implementation of its Public Sector Financial Management Program. ADB approved $14 million grant for the program in September 2013. The program was part of a joint undertaking with other development partners to provide policy-based budget support for reforms under the government's medium-term fiscal framework.
India: MFF-Madhya Pradesh Power Sector Investment Program (Tranche 4)
From 2002–2006, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) helped the Government of Madhya Pradesh to improve the energy sector policy and governance and promote efficiency gains and loss reduction. These efforts were coordinated with those of other development partners to maximize the value of sector reforms and physical investments.
ADB Support for Social Protection: Responding to Shocks and Risks
This evaluation of four technical assistance (TA) projects with social protection elements assessed the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of their social protection support.
Nepal: Rural Finance Sector Development Cluster Program (Subprogram 2)
Addressing the shortcomings in the rural finance sector meant developing an enabling environment for the sector through policy, legal, regulatory, and institutional reforms.
Support for Small and Medium- Sized Enterprises, 2005–2017: Business Environment, Access to Finance, Value Chains, and Women in Business
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of many developing economies in the world. Given their substantial share in national employment and gross domestic product, policy makers and development practitioners perceive them as major instruments for poverty reduction and inclusive economic growth.