As part of its engagement with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), the European Investment Bank (EIB) is holding a roundtable event with CSOs where it is interested to hear stakeholders’ views on its new approach to assess and measure development results for its operations outside the EU.

The roundtable will take place in the EIB’s Brussels Office (6^th floor), Rue de la Loi 227, Brussels, on Monday, 5^th December 2011, from 14.00 to 16.30

Background

Outside the EU, the EIB is active in over 150 countries, working to implement the financial pillar of EU external cooperation and development policies. On October 13^th 2011, EU institutions adopted a new mandate that governs EIB lending outside the EU. This renewed mandate asks the EIB to further strengthen its approach to assess, measure and report on the results and impacts of its operations.

It is within this context that the EIB would like to gather views from CSOs on a new results measurement framework it is developing.

Structure of roundtable

During the roundtable, EIB staff will present work in progress on the new framework. This will be followed by an open discussion. The roundtable will be chaired by Ms Tamsyn Barton, EIB Director General for lending operations outside the EU.

Participants that register will receive further background information about the new framework closer to the date of the event.

Registration and further information

The roundtable is open for all interested CSO stakeholders. Places are, however, limited and priority will be given to those participants that register first.

Please note that the EIB cannot reimburse travel or accommodation expenses for participants.

For further information, please contact:

• Adrian Aupperle
• Communication Department
• Civil Society Unit
• Tel: +352 621 200 767    
• E-mail: aupperle@eib.org