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Civil Society Organisations

The EIB works to build cooperative relations with Civil Society Organisations, specifically those addressing the same problems as the Bank i.e. sustainable development, environmental protection, poverty alleviation etc.

An open dialogue with these organisations can:

  • Provide useful input on the Bank’s activities
  • Offer potential sources of support and expertise
  • Encourage greater transparency

The EIB is cooperating successfully with a number of non-governmental organisations in the ACP region on water projects, and has established a partnership agreement with IUCN (The World Conservation Union). CSOs play a major role in public consultation on EIB policies and strategies.

A Civil Society Unit coordinates most of the Bank’s contacts with civil society.