European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is a international organization that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
EBRD to advance secure and sustainable water supply in Egypt through desalination
The EBRD is providing a loan of EGP 350 million to Ridgewood for Water Desalination, a Hassan Allam Utilities company, in Egypt. Financing will support construction of new desalination plants and upgrades to existing facilities along the Red Sea and Mediterranean coasts. Investment to strengthen water security, boost efficiency and support key tourism and industry sectors.
EBRD and EU finance renovation of Sarajevo water supply network
EBRD confirms third loan tranche of €5 million and EU provides an additional €3.8 million investment grant to support project implementation. Investment to help improve Sarajevo’s water supply and reduce water losses. Project part of the EBRD’s Green Cities framework,
EBRD commits up to US$ 250 million in funds for irrigation system upgrades in Uzbekistan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is contributing to greater efficiency of Uzbekistan’s irrigation system by providing a sovereign loan of up to US$ 250 million (€240 million) to the Ministry of Water Resources of Uzbekistan for upgrades to 110 pumping stations across the country. Used by the irrigation system in 10 regions, the […]
EBRD and EU allocate €38 million to Kyrgyzstan Climate Resilience Water Supply project
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are promoting sustainable water resource management and agriculture by financing upgrades to existing water conveyance infrastructure in the Kyrgyz Republic and helping to build new infrastructure in this area. A financial package of up to €37,96 million, consisting of (i) EBRD loan up to €26.93 and […]
EBRD and EU finance upgrades to Western Great Chui Canal in Kyrgyz Republic
EBRD and EU help to upgrade largest irrigation system in Kyrgyz Republic. €23.8 million provided to finance reconstruction and automation of Western Great Chui Canal. Project will create sustainable, climate-resilient infrastructure.
EBRD and EU support flood recovery in Bosnia and Herzegovina
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are supporting small businesses in Bosnia and Herzegovina to bounce back after the 2024 floods by providing them much-needed funding for repairs and new investments. Recognising the difficult situation that local businesses face after the floods, which had affected their facilities, operations and cash flow, […]
EBRD to invest €35 million in water infrastructure in Ganja, Azerbaijan
EBRD to invest €35 million in upgrading Ganja’s water management systems. Sovereign loan to be combined with a grant of up to €5 million from the EU. Ganja’s third project within the EBRD Green Cities programme.
EBRD lends up to €25 million for new wastewater treatment plant in Kosovo
First wastewater treatment plant in Podujeva will provide better sanitation for up to 50,000 people. EBRD funds will also be used to expand and improve local sewerage network and construct a small-scale plant using nature-based solutions. Fourth wastewater treatment plant funded by EBRD in Kosovo, following projects in Ferizaj, Gjilan and Mitrovica.
EBRD €110 loan to improve water services in earthquake-affected Gaziantep, Türkiye
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a sovereign loan of up to €110 million to Türkiye, through the Ministry of Treasury and Finance. Iller Bankasi, the authorised body responsible for disbursing all critical municipal infrastructure financing by international financial institutions in the earthquake-hit region, will be the implementing agency in supporting the […]