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Perspective
07 May 2024

Shona Tatchell: EBRD's new head of trade facilitation on digitalisation and sustainability

In her first interview since her appointment on 7 May, Shona Tatchell, the new head of trade and supply chain finance, European Bank for Reconstruction & Development...

News
30 April 2024
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Finance and other

World Bank supports Armenia’s green, inclusive, sustainable development

The World Bank approved a Development Policy Operation for $116 million equivalent for Armenia to enable reforms aimed at promoting green, resilient and inclusive...

News
04 April 2024
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Social projects

EIB finances Wandercraft's personal exoskeleton development

Wandercraft has secured €25 million ($27.67 million) in funding from the EIB to advance the development of its Personal Exoskeleton - the first self-balancing...

News
27 March 2024
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Social projects

Quantum Surgical gets EIB loan to advance tumour treatment

French medical robotics company Quantum Surgical is borrowing €30 million (about $32.5 million) from EIB to accelerate the worldwide commercialisation of a...

News
27 March 2024
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Social projects

EBRD, DPI and BII exit from KELIX bio

EBRD, DPI, and BII have announced the sale of KELIX bio, a prominent emerging-market biopharmaceutical platform, to Mubadala Investment Company.KELIX bio, established in...

News
25 March 2024
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Social projects

JICA supports maritime safety and security in Indonesia

JICA has entered into a grant agreement with Indonesia to provide up to JPY9.053 billion ($59.7 million) for the enhancement of ability in maritime safety and...

News
22 March 2024

Robotics company Nomagic gets R&D funding

Poland-based Nomagic, which develops intelligent robotics for e-commerce and retail warehouses, will receive an €8 million EIB loan to bolster R&D. The EIB...

News
21 March 2024
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Climate finance

Vietnam receives World Bank payment for reducing emissions via forest preservation

Vietnam has received a $51.5 million payment for verified emissions reductions for reducing deforestation and forest degradation and for enhancing carbon stored in...

News
14 March 2024
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Social infrastructure, Waste and water

ADB signs $181m loan for Ahmedabad urban improvement project

ADB and the Indian government have signed a $181 million loan deal for a project to improve urban livability and mobility in the peri-urban areas of Ahmedabad city in...

News
11 March 2024

New Secured Transactions Registry to boost Sri Lankan SMEs

Sri Lankan SMEs are set to benefit from the newly established Secured Transactions Registry, which aims to facilitate the use of moveable assets as collateral for loans...

Perspective
28 February 2024
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Finance and other

New Brazilian infra law calms fears of BNDES expansion

Brazil's new infrastructure law has been broadly welcomed by the project finance market. In addition to providing stimulus for a wider infrastructure investor base, the...

News
27 February 2024

AUC and World Bank seal agreement to foster regional integration

The African Union Commission and the World Bank have signed a grant agreement to support the implementation of the Africa Think Tank Platform Project aimed to help think...

News
23 February 2024
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Finance and other

EBRD to boost venture capital in Romania

EBRD has pledged €10 million ($11 million) to GapMinder Fund II, a Romanian venture capital firm. This investment aims to bolster Romania's emerging technology...

News
13 February 2024

BII and Blue Earth Capital seal landmark secondary transaction

Blue Earth Capital and British International Investment have announced an agreement for the acquisition of part of BII’s stake in three funds across Africa and...

News
07 February 2024

EU to help fund La Robla green hydrogen project

Spanish utility Naturgy Energy and gas grid operator Enagas expect to receive a €42 million ($45.1 million) grant from the European Union to support their La Robla...

Perspective
02 February 2024
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Finance and other

Sanchez sworn to reform

Cabei’s new president doesn’t believe in coincidence and believes her private sector career has readied her to lead central America’s development bank. The timing of her...

News
29 January 2024
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Renewable energy

IDA approves $38.5m to boost Dominica's green infrastructure

The World Bank has approved a $38.5 million project to support Dominica in developing and integrating clean, sustainable, and low-cost energy. The project aims to...

News
24 January 2024
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Finance and other

Robert de Groot appointed EIB Vice-President

EIB has appointed Robert de Groot to the EIB Management Committee.De Groot was nominated by the Netherlands and will succeed current Vice-President Kris Peeters on...

News
22 January 2024
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Climate finance

IDC supports Tonga to build resilience, strengthen disaster preparedness

Tonga, one of the world’s most exposed countries to climate change and natural disasters, will receive a $25 million (TOP58.7 million) World Bank grant to...

News
19 January 2024
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Agriculture/food chain, Finance and other, Renewable energy, Social projects

FMO relases details of latest financings

FMO has released details of a series of impactful investments spanning various sectors. Here is an overview of key transactions signed in the recent period:Robust...