Solving challenges together
The world is facing multiple crises: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, climate change, extreme poverty. These challenges know no borders and call for an effective EU response that fosters real partnerships. EIB Global, the EIB’s development arm, represents our commitment to sustainable and inclusive societies everywhere.
 
Where we work
At EIB Global, we work with partners in regions around the world, including the Western Balkans, the EU’s Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Latin America and the Caribbean and Asia and Pacific. Since 2021, most of our operations have been backed by NDICI - Global Europe, the European Union’s main financing tool to promote sustainable development, peace and stability.
Our impact
Whether improving access to clean water or powering homes, we work hard to ensure our investments have a real impact on the ground. In 2024, we financed projects beyond the European Union that will result in an estimated:
1.8 million people
with safer drinking water
7.2 million households
powered with renewable energy
4.2 million people
with better health services
In focus
EIB Global strategic orientation
The orientation serves as a compass for our support outside the European Union, with the goal of increasing investment to up to €10 billion a year.
Global stories
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30 October 2025A dream from drips and dropsInnovative sustainable practices and renewable energy revive citrus farming in water-scarce Morocco 
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16 October 2025Empowering SMEs in MENA: How the TCP is driving growth and innovationSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the MENA region’s economy – creating jobs, powering industries and driving innovation. Yet many face challenges in accessing finance and competing globally. The EU Trade and Competitiveness Programme (TCP), developed by the European Investment Bank and the European Union, is helping SMEs overcome these barriers. Through long-term funding, guarantees and technical assistance, the TCP is enabling businesses to grow, go greener and expand internationally. Discover how the TCP is making a difference in Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan and beyond – strengthening supply chains, supporting decarbonisation and building a new generation of sustainable entrepreneurs. Are you ready to grow? Learn how the TCP can support your business today. 
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15 October 2025Green means goEIB programme strengthens Macedonian banks’ capabilities to help businesses invest in climate action 
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2 October 2025A helping hand, not a handoutPartnerships between Africa and Europe focus on private businesses as building blocks for more jobs and more stable communities 
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24 July 2025Cocoa with a conscience: Funding fair and forest‑friendly beansEIB finance helps Ivory Coast produce sustainable cocoa that avoids deforestation and child labour while improving agricultural practices 
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21 July 2025Fighting climate change with financial finesseKenya’s Central Bank develops climate reporting guidelines to encourage green investments 
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17 July 2025EIB Global: Shaping a more resilient, sustainable and inclusive worldFind out how EIB Global is bringing jobs, clean water, electricity and better healthcare to millions of people worldwide in our new Global Impact Report. 
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1 July 2025The power of connections in developing countriesLeapFrog brings financial services, healthcare and clean energy for millions of people in Africa and Asia. 
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22 May 2025Health partnerships are keyGlobal leaders must ensure that all countries have the resources they need to identify new disease outbreaks and respond quickly – otherwise we will all be at risk. 
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8 May 2025A breath of fresh air powered by scienceWith EU support, Mihajlo Pupin Institute develops air purification system to help reduce Belgrade air pollution caused by coal and oil boilers. 
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7 May 2025Europe Day 2025: Proud to be European (part 1)Affordable housing in Portugal, the first artificial energy island in the North Sea, early cancer detection in Spain, new waterways to prevent floods in Sweden… The European Investment Bank Group supports projects that improve people’s lives and foster growth and prosperity across Europe. 
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7 May 2025Europe Day 2025: Proud to be European (part 2)Financing for post-doctoral research in Greece, sustainable transport in Bulgaria, wind power in Germany, farmers in France, satellites in Poland… The European Investment Bank Group supports projects that improve people’s lives and foster growth and prosperity across Europe. 
Our publications
Understanding the global landscape is key to taking action. Explore our latest research, economic studies, surveys and other resources.
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15 October 2025EIB Global strategic orientationThe strategic orientation is a new compass for EIB Global’s investments outside the European Union, with the goal of strengthening the contribution of the EIB Group to Europe’s position in a changing world. 
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30 June 2025EIB Global Impact Report 2024/2025At a time of geopolitical shifts and rising uncertainty, the EIB Group is addressing global challenges by expanding its work on the ground and developing more partnerships. The goal is a prosperous, sustainable and peaceful world. 
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28 April 2025European Investment Bank Group Evaluation Activity Report 2024 and Work Programme 2025-2027This annual report describes the 11 evaluations conducted by the EIB’s independent evaluation function in 2024 and outlines the division’s programme for 2025-2027. 
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30 January 2025Priorities for prosperity: The EIB Group 2024 Activity ReportOur priorities boost growth, prosperity, and technological and social progress in individual Member States, across the whole European Union and around the world. This report highlights projects that encapsulate our work in each of these priorities. 
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7 November 2024Finance in AfricaThe ninth annual Finance in Africa report shows that financial conditions are improving in Africa but access to finance remains a severe constraint to economic development. 
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5 November 2024Constructing Education: Building for impactA new framework seeks to connect new investments in schools with the pedagogical goals of educators. 
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28 October 2024Climate financing in Latin America and the CaribbeanPublic development banks are key to climate financing in Latin America and the Caribbean Here’s how they’re supporting the region’s climate transition. 
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12 September 2024Trust funds in action (2024)Resources for development finance are limited. Find out how EIB Global works with 12 trust funds to increase amounts available, support a wide variety of projects and make a positive impact. 
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11 July 2024The City Climate Finance Gap Fund: EIB Annual Report 2023This report describes the progress and activities of the City Climate Finance Gap Fund in 2023. Three years into operations, we moved from testing the fund’s business model towards accelerated implementation of its technical assistance to cities and local authorities. 
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21 June 2024EIB Group 2024-2027 Strategic RoadmapThe 2024-2027 Strategic Roadmap outlines the eight key interrelated priorities and new programmes to contribute to closing Europe’s investment gap, within an ambitious annual financing scenario. 
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13 June 2024EIB Global Impact Report 2023/2024Covering EIB Global’s activities in 2023, this annual report shows how these activities are aligned with EU priorities and initiatives in different regions. 
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29 November 2023EIB Global Strategic RoadmapThe “EIB Global Strategic Roadmap: EU Finance for a Sustainable Future" provides an overall narrative that explains EIB Global’s direction of travel in the coming years to improve its impact beyond the European Union and the need for a new approach. 
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27 November 2023EIB Global’s approach to a just transition and just resilienceThis document presents the overarching approach through which EIB Global, together with partners, can support countries, clients and organisations in pursuing a just transition and a just resilience. 
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27 September 2023Finance in Africa: Uncertain times, resilient banks - African finance at a crossroadsThe eighth annual Investment in Africa report underscores the need for international support and sustainable finance to advance economic development and climate change in the continent. 
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4 September 2023Climate risks for Latin America and the CaribbeanThe study of climate risks in Latin America and the Caribbean is expanded to analyse the region’s banking sector exposure to climate change 
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29 August 2023The EIB in Asia and the PacificThe EIB has been actively supporting long-term investment projects in Asia and the Pacific for over 30 years in support of EU priorities notably related to climate action, the efforts taken to combat climate change and its impacts. 
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14 July 2023The Global Gateway in Latin America and the CaribbeanThis publication gives an overview of the Global Gateway, its mission, activities and investments in Latin America and the Caribbean. 
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3 May 2023EIB Global Report 2022/2023 - The storyEIB Global plants the seeds for growth in climate action, sustainability and green energy. The challenges we face know no borders. EIB Global is our commitment to better societies everywhere. 
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3 May 2023EIB Global Report 2022/2023 — The impactLooking back on EIB Global’s first year, this report details the impact of EIB Global operations, accompanied by an analysis of the development challenges in different regions, and in light of the main EU priorities. 
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6 February 2023The European Investment Bank’s approach to human rights — information noteThe EIB is committed to respecting and promoting human rights in its lending operations. This document details our policies, procedures and practices to avoid and address human rights risks and impacts. 
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