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EBRD donors support infrastructure improvements and economic integration

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) supports investments into modern energy connections and transport infrastructure from the Western Balkans to Central Asia and the southern and eastern Mediterranean. Furthermore, EBRD has designed several financial instruments to support cross-border trade.

ADB project will provide all-weather road to 30,000 people in rural Georgia

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $80 million loan to rehabilitate a secondary road in central Georgia.

ADB investment in Batumi bypass to improve logistics, transport in Georgia

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $114 million loan to help improve regional connectivity and road transport efficiency in Georgia, while strengthening the country’s bid to become a regional transport and logistics hub.

World Bank project aims to help Mongolia diversify exports

The Mongolia Ministry of Finance and the World Bank launched the Export Development Project aimed to help small- and medium-sized enterprises in non-minerals sectors strengthen their export capabilities and boost their access to export markets.

EBRD president concludes visit to Uzbekistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has signed an agreement with the government of Uzbekistan to explore ways of increasing its investment activity in the country

Kazakhstan Power Sector: Reform Experiences and Challenges Ahead

A recent World Bank report "Stuck in Transition: Reform Experiences and Challenges Ahead in The Kazakhstan Power Sector" provides recommendations about how to improve the regulatory environment, progress with market reforms, and attract private investment.

ADB president visits Uzbekistan to strengthen partnership, signs 4 new loan agreements

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao met with the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and signed loan agreements totaling $573 million. Mr. Nakao expressed confidence in the country’s economic prospects and reiterated ADB’s support for the government’s development agenda.

EBRD to fund installation of heat meters in Kazakhstan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is continuing to support Kazakhstan’s strategic goal to improve energy efficiency and promote sustainability, known as the “green economy” strategy, with a new financing under the bank’s own Green Economy Transition approach.

Supporting free trade with the EU in Georgia

The European Union is the world’s largest trading block. Georgia signed a trade agreement with the EU offering access to the single market, which provides businesses in the country exactly such trading opportunities.

World Bank vice president visits Azerbaijan, discusses support to country’s reform program

Mr. Cyril Muller, World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia, visited Azerbaijan to discuss with the authorities the World Bank Group’s support for the country’s development agenda.