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Lost in transition – 25 years of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Study | 11 April, 2016 | Download PDF

This report examines a selection of cases monitored by CEE Bankwatch Network and its partners in recent years and highlights some of the weaknesses observed in the EBRD’s approach to environmental, social, democracy and development issues. On 15 April 2016 the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will mark its 25th anniversary. This opportunity should kick-start a debate about what the London-based public bank has achieved since it started operations in 1991 and to reflect on its future.


Where the grass is less green. Public funding for energy in the European Neighbourhood Policy

Study | 7 April, 2016 | Download PDF

Countries of the European Neighbourhood have received a boost to their energy sectors in the last decade, thanks in part to the prominent role played by the EU as a catalyst of both policy reforms and financing. This study examines EU financing for the energy sector in 16 countries of the European Neighbourhood between 2007 and 2014.


Complaint: Maladministration in the EIB’s appraisal and monitoring of the Nam Theun 2 dam in Laos

Official document | 6 April, 2016 | Download PDF

Eleven years after the European Investment Bank’s decision to support the construction of the


Declaration of local community in Kaishi to cancel contract for Georgian Khudoni dam

Advocacy letter | 9 March, 2016 | Download PDF

In this declaration, the community of Khaishi, a village in the mountains in north west Georgia, called for a the cancellation of the contract for the construction of the 700MW Khudoni dam. Khaishi residents demand the recognition of customary land rights and the inclusion of Svans into the decision-making over the project.


Putting energy efficiency first. Reframing the European Investment Bank’s action in times of transition and uncertainty

Study | 7 March, 2016 | Download PDF

The study shows how the European Investment Bank (EIB) has valid reasons to start embracing the energy efficiency first principle and implement it in its lending decision: significant energy savings will be needed regardless of the climate mitigation route taken and to enable the proper roll out of its climate strategy and lead the energy transition. The study looks at how the EIB can do this through its lending policies and financial decisions.