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Energy efficiency finance focus of EBRD conference in Istanbul

When world leaders meet for the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties climate summit in December this year in Paris, energy efficiency will feature prominently as part of the global response to climate change.

EBRD approves new strategy for Tajikistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a new country strategy which will guide its work in Tajikistan in the next four years.

EBRD invests in energy reform and transmission system upgrade in Tajikistan

The EBRD is providing a $110 million loan to national power utility of Tajikistan, Barki Tojik to finance construction of the power converter station and related infrastructure in Tajikistan, as part of the high-voltage transmission line project Central Asia South Asia Electricity Transmission and Trade, otherwise known as CASA-1000.

EBRD moves to new address in Astana, Kazakhstan

The EBRD’s team in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, has moved to new offices, which highlights growing EBRD investment in the country.

EBRD helps improve district heating in Kazakhstan

The EBRD, with the support of the Climate Investments Funds (CIFs), is helping the citizens of Pavlodar in Kazakhstan enjoy better heating services.

EBRD finance brings modern trams to Kazakhstan city of Pavlodar

The EBRD is helping Pavlodar, a major city in the north-east of Kazakhstan, to modernize the tramway system that is crucial for public transportation in the city. Pavlodar, one of the oldest cities of Kazakhstan, is home to over 330,000 people and most of them use trams as their main means of transport.

KICB and EBRD support private Kyrgyz chain of petrol stations

The Kyrgyz Investment and Credit Bank (KICB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are continuing to support medium-sized private companies in the Kyrgyz Republic through a special joint-financing mechanism which makes it possible to offer larger and longer-term financing.

Tajikistan and EBRD agree to work on energy reform

The Government of Tajikistan and the EBRD signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) detailing the reform agenda which is the precondition to the financing of the landmark regional electricity transmission project, known as CASA 1000.

$5 million from EBRD for road works in Tajikistan

The EBRD and international donors are supporting vital infrastructure in Tajikistan with a financing package of over $5 million for critical maintenance of the national road network.

EBRD provides new funds for energy efficiency in Kyrgyz Republic via KICB

The EBRD has provided new lending to Kyrgyz Investment and Credit Bank (KICB), one of its partner banks in the Kyrgyz Republic, to increase financing for energy efficiency projects.