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  • CEB Info 04/2013

    CEB Info 04/2013

    23 Jan 2014 

    Explore the latest edition of the Council of Europe Development Bank's INFO magazine. INFO magazine provides insights into the CEB's activities and priorities, including a revised Development Plan for 2014-2016 designed to support social cohesion in response to Europe's economic challenges. Learn about key financial figures from 2013, featuring projects approved, new commitments, and loans disbursed. Discover how the CEB is promoting job creation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, supporting Spanish …

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  • CEB Info 03/2013

    CEB Info 03/2013

    11 Nov 2013 

    Explore the CEB INFO magazine 03/2013, focusing on European cooperation as a vital tool for the in CEB's development strategy. This issue highlights CEB projects in EU countries, including infrastructure enhancements in Lublin, Poland, and Bratislava, Slovak Republic. It also reviews the Regional Housing Programme (RHP) aiding refugees and displaced persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia.Discover how the CEB collaborates with the EU and other multilateral development …

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    Interim report 2013

    20 Sep 2013 

    Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) financial performance in the Interim report 2013. The report highlights that the amounts of projects approved (€ 1.4 billion) and loans disbursed (€ 502.8 million) are in line with the objectives defined in the Development Plan for 2010-2014. The net profit (unaudited) at 30 June 2013 amounted to € 60.9 million, i.e. a slight decrease of € 0.1 million (0.2%) compared to …

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  • CEB Info 02/2013

    CEB Info 02/2013

    22 Jul 2013 

    Explore the INFO magazine's coverage of the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) joint meeting in Malta in June 2013.The meeting brought together the Administrative Council, the Governing Board, and the Management of the CEB to discuss strategic matters and plan the Institution's future. The agenda included discussions on the Bank's future Development Plan with Kosovo's application approved by the Governing Board.Learn how the CEB supports social development in Malta …

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    Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2012

    21 Jun 2013 

    Delve into the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2012, offering insights into the bank's commitment to social cohesion and sustainable development across its 40 member states.Discover how the CEB integrates ecological and social considerations into its lending and operations, and enhances transparency, accountability and responsible financing, focusing on key areas such as social integration, environmental management and support for public infrastructure.Explore the Bank's financial soundness, …

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  • CEB Info 01/2013

    CEB Info 01/2013

    16 Apr 2013 

    Discover the CEB's activities in its INFO magazine. This edition highlights projects approved in the first quarter of 2013, totaling €613.9 million, demonstrating commitment to employment, social cohesion and improved living conditions in Europe.Read about CEB's support for Roma integration in Spain through the ACCEDER programme, and its funding for cancer research in France, and new detention centers in Ireland. Also, discover financial activities, including a successful USD 1.25 billion …

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  • Annual report 2012

    Activity Report 2012

    12 Apr 2013 

    Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) activities and financial performance in 2012 in this Activity Report. The CEB, established in 1956, addresses social priorities in Europe, offering loans for projects with a social purpose.The Activity report highlights the approval of 28 loan applications totaling €1.8 billion, benefiting 40 Member States, including countries in Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe. Discover how the CEB supports social integration, environmental management, and …

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  • Financial statements 2012

    Financial Report 2012

    12 Apr 2013 

    Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) financial performance in 2012 with this comprehensive report.Prepared in compliance with IFRS adopted by the European Union, the report details the bank's objectives and sectors of action, providing a clear overview of its financial status.What were the key financial figures, and how did the CEB manage its financial risks and capital? Delve into the balance sheet, income statement, and notes to the …

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  • MSME study synthesis

    Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: CEB Financing and Its Social Value

    08 Apr 2013 

    Explore the CEB's role in fostering job creation and social value through financing Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs). This study, building on four decades of operations and evaluations, examines the CEB's €8.7 billion portfolio in MSME financing since 1956.How does the CEB promote financial inclusion for disadvantaged populations and regions? What impact has the 2007 crisis had on the CEB's strategy in its target countries in Central, Eastern, and …

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    Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: CEB Financing and Its Social Value

    08 Apr 2013 

    Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) study on Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) financing and its social value.The study highlights the CEB's commitment to job creation and preservation in member states through MSME support, with nearly €9 billion approved in loans by the end of 2012. How does the CEB promote financial inclusion and contribute to deeper financial systems in target countries? Discover the challenges MSMEs face, …

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  • CEB Info 04/2012

    CEB Info 04/2012

    18 Jan 2013 

    Discover the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) initiatives and financial figures in this INFO magazine issue.In 2012, the CEB achieved strong results, approving €1.8 billion in projects. Key areas of focus included supporting SMEs, job creation in Georgia and Turkey, and contributing to the fight against cancer in Belgium. How does the CEB address financial and social challenges across Europe?Also Standard & Poor's lowered the CEB's long term issuer …

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  • CEB Info 03/2012

    CEB Info 03/2012

    12 Oct 2012 

    Explore the INFO magazine dedicated to highlighting the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) focus on refugee aid in Europe, particularly the €400,000 grant to Montenegro after a refugee camp fire and CEB's involvement in the Regional Housing Programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia. Learn about CEB's financial activities, including approvals of seven new projects totaling €400 million, benefiting Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe. Also, delve into …

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    Interim report 2012

    09 Oct 2012 

    Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) financial performance in the Interim report 2012. In a difficult economic environment in Europe, CEB continues its role as an international financial institution with a social vocation. In the first half of 2012, the Bank's net profit reached €60.8 million. How did key financial metrics evolve, and what strategic initiatives influenced these results? Discover more in the Interim report 2012.

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  • CEB Info 02/2012

    CEB Info 02/2012

    09 Jul 2012 

    Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) INFO magazine from the second quarter of 2012. This issue features a summary of the Bank's Joint Meeting 2012, which took place in Chișinău, Moldova. Delve into discussions on financial matters, alignment of activities with Council of Europe policies, and challenges such as adapting to financial markets which was held in Moldova.Learn about the approval of seven new projects worth €385 million, …

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    Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2011

    27 Jun 2012 

    Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives in its 2011 report.Discover how the CEB prioritizes enhancing its contribution to socially and environmentally sustainable development.How did the CEB's projects approved amount to € 2.11 billion and what key projects were launched, such as a carbon footprint follow-up study and an energy efficiency audit?The CEB is focusing on Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe.Read the Corporate Social Responsibility …

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  • Annual report 2011

    Activity Report 2011

    27 Apr 2012 

    Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) activities and financial performance in 2011. The report details how the CEB addresses social problems through lending, focusing on refugees, displaced persons, and migrants.Discover the Bank's key financial figures, including loans disbursed, projects approved, and financing commitments. How does the CEB ensure its effectiveness and transparency? The CEB participates in the Regional Housing Programme (RHP) in the Western Balkans, joining efforts with …

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  • Financial statements 2011

    Financial Report 2011

    27 Apr 2012 

    Discover the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) financial status in the Financial Report of the Governor 2011.The CEB contributes to the implementation of socially-oriented investment projects in favour of social cohesion through three major sectoral lines of action. Namely the strengthening of social integration, management of the environment and supporting public infrastructure with a social vocation.Learn about the Bank's objectives, sectors of action and financial statements. What were the …

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  • CEB Info 01/2012

    CEB Info 01/2012

    18 Apr 2012 

    Explore the challenges addressed by the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) in this edition of INFO magazine. This ceb_info examines the CEB's focus on projects with high social added value, balancing social project funding with prudent financial management.Discover the strategic reflection process initiated to assess how the Bank can enhance its social value while maintaining financial stability. Learn about the three priorities: reaffirming the CEB's social mandate, improving the …

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  • Financing Social Projects in CEB Target Countries: Achievements and Challenges

    Financing Social Projects in CEB Target Countries: Achievements and Challenges

    16 Mar 2012 

    Explore how the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) fosters social convergence in its target countries in this brochure. The CEB focuses its lending on countries in Central, Eastern, and South Eastern Europe. How does the CEB diversify its financing instruments to support social projects? Discover the CEB's approach to target countries, achievements, and challenges since 1990. This brochure also elucidates the geographic and sectoral distribution of CEB lending, with …

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  • CEB activities in favour of Roma

    CEB activities in favour of Roma

    20 Dec 2011 

    Discover the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) initiatives to improve the living conditions of Roma communities across Europe. In Europe, Roma are amongst one of the most disadvantaged minorities. This brochure highlights the CEB's policy of supporting governments and local authorities in their efforts to foster Roma integration through medium to long term investment loans on favorable terms. The CEB supports governments by co-financing priority projects at national and …

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