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INFO 03/2020
17 Jun 2020
This issue of INFO magazine offers an overview of the Council of Europe Development Bank's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Discover how the Bank swiftly adapted its loan instruments and approved fast-track support for health expenditures and MSMEs. Read about the EUR 1 billion COVID-19 Response Social Inclusion Bond and the USD 500 million counterpart, designed to mitigate the pandemic's social and economic impacts in member countries.Also, read about measures taken …
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Technical brief - Public Private Partnerships for Schools: Experience from Seine-Saint-Denis, France
18 May 2020 France Education and vocational training
This technical brief describes the Seine-Saint-Denis Department’s experience while designing, negotiating and implementing public and private partnerships (PPPs) contracts, for the benefit of other public or private organisations that might be considering a PPP for the purpose of building and running education infrastructure in Europe.
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Activity Report 2019
06 Apr 2020
Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) activities and achievements in 2019. This report details how the CEB addressed critical social issues across Europe, including inclusive growth, support for vulnerable populations, and climate action. Discover how the CEB approved €4 billion in loans for 24 member countries, leveraging €13.9 billion in total investments, and supported projects ranging from education and healthcare to environmental sustainability and refugee integration. The Activity …
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Report on CEB and Donors 2019
06 Apr 2020
Discover how the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) and its donors collaborated in 2019 to foster a more inclusive and resilient Europe, as detailed in the Report on CEB and Donors 2019.In 2019, the CEB allocated €54 million in grants, with significant contributions from the Slovak Republic, Switzerland and Germany. These funds supported initiatives for migrants, refugees, and displaced persons, The Regional Housing Programme (RHP), benefiting vulnerable populations in …
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Financial Report 2019
06 Apr 2020
Discover the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) financial performance and activities in 2019 in its Financial Report.In 2019, the CEB achieved a net financial profit of €104.7 million, a 7.4% increase from 2018, driven by a higher volume in the loan portfolio and increased treasury activity. Lending activity was intense, with disbursed loans increasing by 5.5%. At year-end, the loan portfolio included 32 countries, reaching €15.8 billion, with 86.5% …
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Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2019
06 Apr 2020
Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) Corporate Social Responsibility Report for 2019. As the development bank in Europe with a social mandate, the CEB naturally places Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability at the heart of its operations and project financing.In 2019, the CEB's loan approvals reached €4 billion, supporting 46 socially and environmentally sustainable projects. A new Development Plan for 2020-2022 emphasizes social impact and sustainability. Discover …
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GRI Index for 2019
06 Apr 2020
The GRI Report 2019 was prepared on the basis of the internationally recognised standard for sustainability reporting, namely the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, and has been prepared in accordance with the 'GRI Standards: Core option'.The GRI Index provides an overview of sustainability considerations in the CEB's lending and non-lending services and in its day-to-day functioning and staff management. As at 31 December 2019, the CEB had 206 staff members …
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INFO 01/02 2020
01 Apr 2020 Urban, rural and regional development, Protection of the environment, Social and affordable housing
Explore the INFO magazine #1-2 2020, spotlighting social cohesion, urban development, and resilience across Europe.Discover how the the Council of Europe Development Bank supports member countries in addressing the COVID-19 crisis and promotes social investment projects at the local level in Lithuania, Italy and Germany.Learn about Genoa's resilience strategy, initiatives in Leipzig, Germany and Kaunas, Lithuania.
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Technical brief - Credit constraints, regional institutions and the economic performance of MSMEs
28 Jan 2020 MSME financing
An empirical analysis of the relationship between credit constraints, institutional quality and firm-level economic performance in different European regions.
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Development Plan 2020-2022
17 Jan 2020
This Development Plan 2020-2022, unanimously approved in December 2019, outlines the roadmap for the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) to assist member countries in addressing medium- and long-term social challenges.The plan builds on previous achievements, aiming to respond to an evolving European environment impacted by the financial crisis, migration, and political shifts. How will the CEB support sustainable growth, vulnerable groups, and environmental sustainability during this period? Discover the …
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CEB Strategy 2020-2022 at a glance
17 Jan 2020
Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) Strategy for 2020-2022 in this concise overview. The strategy underscores the bank's commitment to social development through targeted investments in areas like social housing, education and healthcare. How does the CEB plan to address challenges such as income inequality and climate change, while promoting inclusive growth and supporting vulnerable populations? Learn about the bank's strategic course and its focus on environmental sustainability. …
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Info 04/2019
17 Jan 2020
Explore INFO magazine issue 4/2019, spotlighting CEB's focus on microfinance and its role in fostering social cohesion across Europe.Discover insights into how the with microfinance institutions the CEB helps to keep people in employment or gives them the support they need to start their own businesses, and how this can bring positive change to so many people's lives. Learn about the new CEB Award for Social Cohesion, designed to showcase …
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Investing for inclusive cities
16 Dec 2019 Urban, rural and regional development, Social and affordable housing, Education and vocational training, Health and social care, Refugees and migrants
CEB's mandate to promote social cohesion in Europe makes it a natural partner for regions and cities planning for a more sustainable future
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School design and learning environments in Seine-Saint-Denis, France
17 Oct 2019 France Education and vocational training
Main findings and recommendations resulting from a review of education infrastructure investments in the Department of Seine-Saint-Denis, France, carried out by the CEB’s Technical Assessment & Monitoring Directorate.
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The Challenges of Implementing Innovative Learning Environments
17 Oct 2019 France Education and vocational training
Explore the challenges of implementing innovative learning environments in this brochure. Discover how schools are evolving into spaces that promote learning everywhere, supporting differentiated learning and meeting individual student needs. How can schools effectively use IT resources, promote student-centered learning, and develop a sense of identity and belonging? This brochure provides insights and advice on creating new visions for education.
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Interim report 2019
15 Oct 2019
Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) financial performance in the Interim report 2019.As of June 30, 2019, projects approved amounted to €1.8 billion, and loans disbursed reached €1.9 billion. The stock of projects awaiting financing totaled €7.4 billion. Loans outstanding increased to €15.7 billion. Debt securities in issue amounted to €23.5 billion. The net profit for the first half of 2019 was €52.6 million.Discover more in the Interim …
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Info 03/2019
11 Oct 2019 Urban, rural and regional development, Education and vocational training
Discover the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) efforts in supporting cities and regions in Europe through the INFO magazine. This issue sheds light on solving big challenges in small places.Read about the CEB's work in supporting cities and regions in Europe. It features an op-ed on the role that small European cities can play in the integration of migrants and refugees, by Matthieu Tardis, Researcher at Institut français des …
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Technical brief - Social and affordable housing provided by non-profit private organisations in Europe
24 Sep 2019 Social and affordable housing
This technical brief provides an overview of different not-for-profit private organisations that provide social and affordable rental housing across Europe, which could help solve the current housing affordability crisis - notably in many Eastern European countries.
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Info 02/2019
27 Jun 2019 Portugal Urban, rural and regional development, Refugees and migrants
Discover the quarterly magazine of the Council of Europe Development Bank, INFO magazine. The issue puts Portugal in the spotlight, ahead of the CEB's 2019 Joint Meeting in Lisbon. Mário Centeno, Portugal's Minister of Finance, discusses Europe's social challenges and Portugal's strong cooperation with the CEB since 1976, including migration support. Learn about CEB-funded refugee facilities in Loures and Lisbon, plus an urban regeneration program. Also in this issue, meet …
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Technical brief - Supporting inclusion in Europe through microfinance
14 May 2019 MSME financing
This technical brief reviews microfinance activities in Europe and highlights three key areas of intervention for international finance institutions such as the CEB.
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