The social development bank for Europe

CEB and Ukraine

We are committed to supporting Ukraine’s reconstruction, recovery, and long-term social development, which is one of the three overarching goals of the Bank’s Strategic Framework 2023-2027.

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CEB highlights of 2024: Celebrating together

The Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris brought the world together in 2024. At the CEB, we celebrated the Games by highlighting how our work with countries and citizens helps strengthen Europe’s social fabric. Watch our short video review of the year!

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CEB takes over as chair of the Heads of MDBs Group

“The CEB is determined to drive the MDBs Group’s vital agenda forward in 2025 and contribute its own unique experience as Europe’s social development bank of choice”, Governor Carlo Monticelli emphasised in a video statement.

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15 years of partnership with the Western Balkans Investment Framework

Over the past 15 years, CEB projects have benefited from €143 million in WBIF grants (EU and bilateral donors) for 22 projects, 18 of which have accessed €518 million in CEB loans.

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In focus

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    MDBs: Delivering as a system
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    About the CEB
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    CEB Award for Social Cohesion
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Publications
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    Financing housing solutions for the homeless in Europe
    Published: December 2024 Read
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    Constructing Education: Building for impact
    Published: November 2024 Read
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    Improving energy efficiency in housing: Why evaluation matters
    Published: October 2024 Read
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    Microfinance as a Tool to Support Europe’s Missing Entrepreneurs
    Published: October 2024 Read

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