European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is a multilateral development bank headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that promotes private sector transition across Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Established in 1991, the international financial institution is owned by 77 countries, the European Union, and the European Investment Bank. EBRD provides project financing, loans, equity investments, guarantees, and trade finance solutions to foster sustainable market economies and entrepreneurship. The bank offers corporate sector advisory services, policy reform guidance, legal reform consulting, and structured assistance for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises. Focusing on green economy transition, climate finance, and sustainable infrastructure, EBRD invests across key industries including energy, municipal infrastructure, agribusiness, manufacturing, transport, and financial institutions. Through direct funding and technical cooperation, the organization works to build green, inclusive, resilient, and well-governed market economies across three continents.