Overview
We have been active in the region since 2014 signing agreements and operations totalling about €750 million. Our engagement continues to grow steadily, further reinforced by opening in 2026 the EIB Regional Representation for Central Asia, located in Tashkent.
At the inaugural EU–Central Asia Summit in April 2025, EIB Global, the EIB Group’s development arm, committed €365 million in new financing to mobilise up to €1 billion for sustainable transport, water management and climate resilience projects. Since, the total pipeline for Central Asia has grown to close to €3 billion.
We support the Global Gateway priorities from the European Union, and a sustainable and inclusive growth, while promoting transparency and regional cooperation. We focus on projects with strong regional impact, applying high environmental, social, and procurement standards to deliver tangible “win-win” benefits for both the European Union and Central Asian countries.
Our work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is aligned with the EIB Climate Bank Roadmap. The EIB Global strategic orientation is our compass for investments outside the EU, directing us to build partnerships that strengthen Europe's global position. It ensures maximum impact by focusing on priority areas, from clean energy to women’s economic empowerment.
Our main areas of support include:
- climate action and renewable energy – expanding clean energy and strengthening climate resilience;
- water management and environmental sustainability – addressing water stress and environmental degradation;
- sustainable transport and connectivity – improving regional and international transport corridors;
- digital connectivity – extending access to digital services, including in remote areas;
- critical raw materials – developing local industries to provide the European Union with critical minerals required for the green transition as well as the security and defence industry.
- healthcare value chains with the Human Development Accelerator (HDX) – developing research and development for key health products, manufacturing facilities for medicinal products and devices, as well as the provision and distribution of vaccines and nutritional supplements, in partnership with the European Commission and the Gates Foundation.
Our stories in the region
We support projects that improve lives all over the world. Read how our work improves the quality of life in the region.
What we offer
By combining a full suite of financial products, advisory services and policy dialogue, EIB Global helps countries across Central Asia address infrastructure gaps, strengthen climate resilience, and enhance connectivity with Europe and global markets. Discover our offer.
We work on several investment initiatives to maximise our local impact:
Asia Pacific Investment Facility
Supporting sustainable and just growth in Asia and the Pacific.
DEmand Side Management, Social Infrastructures and Renewable Energy Expansion (DESIREE)
*DESIREE fosters sustainable and inclusive growth while developing business models to provide climate-friendly and energy efficient solutions.
We work with donors to create trust funds and thus provide more in-depth support for local projects through technical assistance, grants and loan guarantees.
City Climate Finance Gap Fund
This fund provides early-stage project preparation support to cities in developing countries.
Financial Inclusion Fund
It aims to improve access to finance for small businesses and entrepreneurs in developing countries.
Green Hydrogen Fund
This fund provides strategic advice and capacity building to developing countries to help them prepare for decarbonising the industry sector.
International Climate Initiative Fund
This fund aims to catalyse investments for ambitious climate change mitigation and adaptation projects in developing and emerging countries.
Luxembourg-EIB Climate Finance Platform
This is a joint initiative with the Government of Luxembourg to mobilise and support investments in international climate finance.
Water Sector Fund
This fund aims to support the development of water projects in low- and lower-middle income countries.
We provide equity financing, primarily investing or co-investing along with funds focused on infrastructure, the environment, small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-size corporations.
Equity funds in Asia
We work with investment funds focused on promoting infrastructure, climate action and environmental sustainability in Asia.
Our partnerships
We are the European Union’s international development bank. We promote the EU's principles, values and objectives and contribute to stable growth in countries beyond Europe’s borders.
Global Gateway
As part of Team Europe we are supporting Global Gateway, a new European strategy to invest in sustainable, high-quality projects around the world that are good for people and the planet.
Under Global Gateway, EIB Global is tackling some of today’s most pressing challenges, from fighting climate change to accelerating the digital transition. Through instruments such as NDICI – Global Europe and its financial arm, EFSD+, EIB Global is well on track to facilitate at least a third of the €300 billion of investment that Global Gateway aims to mobilise by 2027.
This will help support projects that are focused on digitalisation, tackling climate change, clean energy, healthcare, education, as well as transport.
Team Europe
As part of Team Europe, the EIB has increased its development finance, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Team Europe is a global recovery package that combines resources from the European Union, Member States, and the EIB, including financing provided through NDICI – Global Europe to support projects worldwide.
Team Europe is a global recovery package that combines resources from the European Union, Member States, and the EIB, and supports the most vulnerable countries and people most at risk around the world.
In line with Team Europe initiatives, our projects in the region are aimed at achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
To tackle challenges in the region, we work with various United Nations agencies and international financial institutions, such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the World Bank.
Our initiatives with KFW and AFD include, among others, the Mutual Reliance Initiative (MRI).
Our projects
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Small businesses
For small projects (generally less than € 25m)
Local authority or large corporate
Contact us at our regional representation office in Tashkent.
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General enquiries
Contact the Information Desk for enquiries regarding the financing facilities, activity, organisation and objectives of the EIB.
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Tel. +352 4379-22000
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