http://www.eib.org/infocentre/events/index.rss http://www.eib.org/about/events/a-business-view-on-human-rights-seminar.htm The European Investment Bank is organising a convening on the issue of Business and Human Rights, which will be held in London on 4 June 2010 in Barber-Surgeon's Hall. The EIB aims to explore the views of major stakeholder groups on the issue of Business and Human Rights. We will invite business and civil society organisations to present their advice on best practice and on the major due diligence implications for large-scale investment activities, as well as grievance mechanisms and dispute ... Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.eib.org/about/events/a-business-view-on-human-rights-seminar.htm http://www.eib.org/projects/events/8th-femip-conference-valencia.htm Am 10. Mai 2010 wird Spanien als Gastgeber der 8. FEMIP-Konferenz fungieren, auf der schwerpunktmäßig Strategien zur Lösung der Energiefrage im Mittelmeerraum erörtert werden sollen. Im Anschluss an die Konferenz wird die Mittelmeer-Solarplan-Konferenz stattfinden, die von der spanischen Regierung im Rahmen der spanischen Präsidentschaft der Europäischen Union am 11./12. Mai 2010 in Valencia veranstaltet werden wird. Teilnehmerspektrum Diese aktive Plattform soll einen Meinungsaustausch zwisc... Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.eib.org/projects/events/8th-femip-conference-valencia.htm http://www.eib.org/projects/events/energy-and-transport-diversity-warsaw.htm The Forum's objectives are to: Raise relevant issues at a high political level Facilitate a dialogue between major stakeholders Identify priorities Share information on financing needs and opportunities to help align policies to needs in the region Topics are divided into three main sessions: Energy In order to sustain economic development, to ensure the security of energy supply and to protect the environment, the public and private sectors in the field of power generation need to overc... Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.eib.org/projects/events/energy-and-transport-diversity-warsaw.htm http://www.eib.org/about/events/board-of-directors-meeting-435.htm In accordance with its Rules of Procedure, the EIB convenes its Board of Directors at least six times a year. In line with its transparency policy, the Bank publishes: the meeting agenda consisting of a simplied and adapted version of the list of projects to be examined. The agenda is published as from four days before the meeting; the provisional summary of the decisions taken, along with the list of conflicts of interest declared by the participants with respect to a project to be financed... Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.eib.org/about/events/board-of-directors-meeting-435.htm http://www.eib.org/about/events/eu-sustainable-energy-week-2010.htm Die „EU Sustainable Energy Week" (EUSEW) bietet den Rahmen für zahlreiche Veranstaltungen zum Thema nachhaltige Energie in Europa. Diese Themenwoche ist Teil der Kampagne "Nachhaltige Energie in Europa", die im Jahr 2005 auf Initiative der Kommission eingeleitet wurde. Die Kampagne „Nachhaltige Energie in Europa" trägt dazu bei, die energiepolitischen Ziele der Europäischen Union in den Bereichen erneuerbare Energieträger, Energieeffizienz, umweltfreundlicher Verkehr und alternative Brennstof... Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.eib.org/about/events/eu-sustainable-energy-week-2010.htm http://www.eib.org/projects/events/7th-femip-conference-tunis.htm The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Republic of Tunisia will be hosting the 7 th FEMIP Conference on "Research, Development and Innovation, Keys for a Sustainable Development in the Mediterranean" on 15 March 2010 in Tunis . This high-level event will be honoured by the presence of the Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi as well as several other distinguished speakers. Who should attend? This one-day Conference will bring together government officials, members of organisations supporting... Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.eib.org/projects/events/7th-femip-conference-tunis.htm http://www.eib.org/about/events/board-of-directors-meeting-434.htm In accordance with its Rules of Procedure, the EIB convenes its Board of Directors at least six times a year. In line with its transparency policy, the Bank publishes: the meeting agenda consisting of a simplied and adapted version of the list of projects to be examined. The agenda is published as from four days before the meeting; the provisional summary of the decisions taken, along with the list of conflicts of interest declared by the participants with respect to a project to be financed... Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.eib.org/about/events/board-of-directors-meeting-434.htm http://www.eib.org/projects/events/eib-ministerial-conference-energy-in-south-east-europe.htm The European Investment Bank will hold a regional ministerial conference on energy in South East Europe in Thessaloniki on the 4 th and 5 th of March 2010. Hosted by the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Mr. George Papandreou , and EIB President, Mr. Philippe Maystadt, this EIB conference will feature prominent speakers who will assess the needs and priorities on security of energy supply, renewable energy and energy efficiency.    On Thursday, March 4 th , 2010 Mrs. Tina Birbili, Mini... Thu, 4 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.eib.org/projects/events/eib-ministerial-conference-energy-in-south-east-europe.htm http://www.eib.org/about/events/annual-press-conference-2010.htm The EIB arranged its annual news conference for 25 February 2010 at the International Press Centre in rue de la Loi in Brussels. Philippe Maystadt , President, and Philippe de Fontaine-Vive , Vice-President, reviewed the EIB’s activities in 2009, the outlook for 2010 and items of current concern. They also answered questions from journalists. Slide presentation [ EN ] Full package of documentation (Press release and briefing notes) [ DE ], [ EN ], [ FR ] Press release containing the main hi... Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.eib.org/about/events/annual-press-conference-2010.htm http://www.eib.org/about/events/briefing-to-brussels-based-civil-society-organisations-2010.htm Philippe de Fontaine Vive, Vizepräsident der EIB, lud die in Brüssel ansässigen Organisationen der Zivilgesellschaft (CSO) zu einem Briefing ein, um sie über die Ergebnisse der Bank im Jahr 2009 und den Ausblick für 2010 zu informieren. Philippe de Fontaine Vive ist für die Beziehungen der Bank zu den CSO zuständig. Das Briefing fand am selben Tag wie die Jahrespressekonferenz der EIB statt. Die Bank unterstrich damit die Wichtigkeit ihrer guten Beziehungen zu Organisationen der Zivilgesellsc... Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.eib.org/about/events/briefing-to-brussels-based-civil-society-organisations-2010.htm http://www.eib.org/about/events/board-of-directors-meeting-433.htm In accordance with its Rules of Procedure, the EIB convenes its Board of Directors at least six times a year. In line with its transparency policy, the Bank publishes: the meeting agenda consisting of a simplied and adapted version of the list of projects to be examined. The agenda is published as from four days before the meeting; the provisional summary of the decisions taken, along with the list of conflicts of interest declared by the participants with respect to a project to be financed... Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.eib.org/about/events/board-of-directors-meeting-433.htm http://www.eib.org/about/events/board-of-directors-meeting-432.htm In accordance with its Rules of Procedure, the EIB convenes its Board of Directors at least six times a year. In line with its transparency policy, the Bank publishes: the meeting agenda consisting of a simplied and adapted version of the list of projects to be examined. The agenda is published as from four days before the meeting; the provisional summary of the decisions taken, along with the list of conflicts of interest declared by the participants with respect to a project to be financed... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.eib.org/about/events/board-of-directors-meeting-432.htm http://www.eib.org/about/events/eib-at-cop15-copenhagen-climate-change-conference.htm The United Nations Climate Change Conference took place at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark, between December 7 th and December 18 th , 2009. The conference included the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP 15) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the 5th Meeting of the Parties (COP/MOP 5) to the Kyoto Protocol . According to the Bali Road Map, a framework for climate change mitigation beyond 2012 was to be agreed there. The EIB organised and participated in ... Mon, 7 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.eib.org/about/events/eib-at-cop15-copenhagen-climate-change-conference.htm http://www.eib.org/about/events/the-european-investment-bank-partner-to-towns-and-municipalities.htm The German Urban Studies Institute has estimated that the investment needs of municipalities across the country amount to some EUR 47 billion a year. This event attempted to pinpoint specific ways to raise these resources and identify the financing sources – tried and trusted or innovative; regional, national and European – that are available to help meet the manifold challenges. The presentations and discussions provided an opportunity to exchange ideas on current urban development issues wi... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.eib.org/about/events/the-european-investment-bank-partner-to-towns-and-municipalities.htm http://www.eib.org/about/events/european-microfinance-week-2009.htm La semaine européenne de la microfinance 2009 s'est tenue du 24 au 26 novembre à Luxembourg. L'édition 2009, qui a eu pour thème "La microfinance dans une nouvelle ère financière", s'est penchée sur la manière dont le secteur de la microfinance a réagi face à la crise financière mondiale. Des séances plénières, des ateliers et des tables rondes ont permis aux participants de tirer le meilleur parti possible de l'occasion qui leur a été ainsi donnée pour se tenir informés ou prendre part aux d... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.eib.org/about/events/european-microfinance-week-2009.htm http://www.eib.org/about/events/board-of-directors-meeting-431.htm In accordance with its Rules of Procedure, the EIB convenes its Board of Directors at least six times a year. In line with its transparency policy, the Bank publishes: the meeting agenda consisting of a simplied and adapted version of the list of projects to be examined. The agenda is published as from four days before the meeting; the provisional summary of the decisions taken, along with the list of conflicts of interest declared by the participants with respect to a project to be financed... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.eib.org/about/events/board-of-directors-meeting-431.htm http://www.eib.org/about/events/euro-finance-week-2009.htm Restructuring Global Finance: The Road Ahead With more than 550 speakers and 10,000 visitors from 60 countries, the EURO FINANCE WEEK is the largest meeting point for the finance, insurance and real estate industry in Europe. In approximately 30 conferences with 150 panel discussions and expert rounds, the event provides a comprehensive overview of the topics that are currently moving the industry. In addition, numerous evening events, get-togethers and receptions held throughout the week off... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.eib.org/about/events/euro-finance-week-2009.htm http://www.eib.org/products/events/urban-promo-2009.htm Cities and urban investors have been severely hit by the current recession. The EIB conference "European cities in recession and recovery: the role of JESSICA and EU structural instruments" provided an opportunity to discuss the impact of the recession on European cities. It also underlined how European instruments could assist them in tackling its effects and move towards a long-term recovery. The session gave the opportunity to discuss which EU instruments are available and how they can be ... Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.eib.org/products/events/urban-promo-2009.htm http://www.eib.org/about/events/conference-in-economics-finance-2009.htm The conference brought together academics, policy makers and companies to discuss R&D and innovation-related policy issues. It shedded light on the size and productivity effects of investment in R&D and other intangibles and examined the determinants of R&D and patenting. Moreover, questions on the financing of innovation played centre-stage, such as whether finance is different for young innovative firms and how to overcome their financing constraints. The papers presented at the... Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.eib.org/about/events/conference-in-economics-finance-2009.htm