EBRD, record investments in 2024 - 16.6 billion euros of financing, 26% more than a year ago
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) reached a record €16.6 billion worth of investments in 2024, a 26 percent increase compared to last year. Total mobilization, the total amount of investment that the Bank unlocked from all sources in 2024, went to 26.7 billion euros.
The EBRD financed a record total of 584 projects, with 76 percent of private sector investments, corresponding to a record volume of 12.5 billion euros.
In a 12-month period marked by geopolitical tensions around the globe, the Bank also reported record shares of green projects. Green economy financing reached 58 percent of the total volume for 2024, with a record of more than 9.7 billion euros.
Annual disbursements reached a record level of 10.6 billion euros. The Bank's portfolio reached 61.9 billion euros, surpassing the historical point of 60 billion euros, while operating assets reached 42.1 billion euros, going beyond 40 billion euros for the first time.
In 2023, the Bank made €13.1 billion in investments across its economies, with 464 projects financed, also reporting a record volume and number of investments, green finance, disbursements and support to the private sector. With the figures of 2024, the Bank has exceeded the investments before the pandemic by 60 percent. The EBRD's investments reached 10 billion euros for the first time in its history in 2019.
The President of the EBRD, Odile Renaud-Basso, stated that “Demand for the unique business financing model, combined with policy advice, grows with each passing year. Our capacity to respond to the evolving needs of our customers must keep pace with these changes”.
In addition, the Bank signed a memorandum of understanding with the World Bank Group in an effort to improve their cooperation and respond to global challenges more effectively together.
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