Established in 2004, the FEMIP Trust Fund (FTF) aims to facilitate investment and address funding gaps in the EU’s Southern Neighbourhood. The FTF focuses on the following priority areas: access to finance for smaller businesses, infrastructure, climate action and environmental protection, as well as research, innovation and education.
At a glance
FTF contributors are making a difference to projects in the EU's Southern Neighbourhood.
€
68
m
Donor funds committed
€
67
m*
Donor financing approved
90
Operations
€
5.33
bn
Total investments supported
* Returns from completed projects may bring the balance of approved funds higher than the amount of donor funds committed.
350 000 micro and small businesses supported, of which 150 500 are women-led
2.3 millionpeople benefitting from improved sanitation
Access to electricity for 15 000 Tunisian households and businesses
Sustainable Development Goals
Donor-financed operations through our trust funds make a direct contribution to several of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our collective actions unlock billions of euros in investment to combat climate change, eradicate poverty and fight inequality. These are some of the global goals targeted by our trust fund.
Resources for development finance are limited. Find out how EIB Global works with 11 trust funds to increase amounts available, support a wide variety of projects and make a positive impact.
Smart regulation from the Jordanian government leads to an investment in an innovative renewable energy fund
Donor-funded instruments
The EIB uses donor funds to enhance the development impact of investment projects. FTF supports technical assistance throughout the project cycle, risk capital operations and capacity building.
Cross-border or regional projects are also eligible.
* The EIB will start operating in Libya once it has signed a Framework Agreement with the country. Following EU sanctions in November 2011, the EIB suspended all loan disbursements and technical advisory contracts for projects in Syria.
** This designation shall not be construed as recognition of a State of Palestine and is without prejudice to the individual positions of the Member States on this issue.
CAMENA: promoting climate action
CAMENA was a climate action envelope within the FTF. The envelope supported regional partners with grants to fight climate change in the Mediterranean region. The CAMENA envelope — created with the support of the United Kingdom — was completed on 30 June 2022.