Activity Report 1999

Discover the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) activities in 1999 in its Activity Report. The CEB, originally focused on refugee issues, has broadened its scope to address various social priorities across Europe. It operates on the principle of strengthening social cohesion, offering loans for social projects that complement other intergovernmental financial efforts. This report highlights key financial figures, projects, and strategic shifts, including an increase in capital and a more explicit focus on its role as a development bank.

The CEB approved significant projects in several countries, including Spain, Italy, Turkey, Germany, France, and Belgium, addressing humanitarian disasters and promoting social cohesion.