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IMPACT ACROSS THE WORLD
NEWS FROM THE EIB GROUP
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THE EU BANK AT A GLANCE |
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Powering India — big challenges, new opportunities
India has promised to substantially increase its use of renewable energy. It is doing this to respond in a sustainable way to the expected growth in energy demand. The European Investment Bank is helping India meet this goal.
Good climate action news from China
The green bond market is expected to continue growing now that China is joining the action. The big move made by Beijing into green bonds is getting a lot of support from the EU bank.
Podcast: A Dictionary of Finance
If you’re a student or a business owner or someone who wants to understand what politicians are talking about when they discuss the economy, listen to A Dictionary of Finance.
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INVESTMENT PLAN FOR EUROPE AT A GLANCE |
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More jobs and growth with the Investment Plan for Europe
New findings show that the financial pillar of the Investment Plan for Europe will add 690 000 jobs by 2020. The part of the plan aimed at investment in innovative and small companies has made a strong impact, boosting investment and gross domestic product.
Solar glass to save the planet
Imagine an office where everyday items – a desk, table, watch, smartphone and even windows – can act like a solar panel and collect energy. Sunpartner will use an EIB investment to turn glass and other surfaces into ‘smart’ objects that can generate electricity from natural or artificial light.
Find out more about the latest results
The Investment Plan for Europe is delivering concrete results, encouraging a sustainable increase in investment, which has been low across Europe since the financial crisis.
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EUROPEAN INVESTMENT FUND AT A GLANCE |
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Break a leg! Exovite improves people’s lives through breakthrough innovation
A broken bone requires a 10-week recovery process on average, but with Exovite’s technology, that is reduced by 3 weeks. Discover how a CERSA loan backed by the European Commission and the EIF helped Exovite in Spain use technological innovation in its tools and medical procedures.
Helping companies move beyond the start-up stage in the Netherlands
The EIF and the Netherlands Investment Agency launched the Dutch Growth Co-Investment Programme. This project targets the "second equity gap", which companies face when they move from the start-up stage to the growth phase.
Bpifrance and EIF strengthen their partnership to support innovative businesses
Financing worth EUR 600 million will be unlocked for innovative French businesses. The EIF will guarantee two of Bpifrance’s key innovation financing tools: the “Innovation Loan” and the “Seed Capital Loan”.
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EIB OCTOBER BOARD |
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