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Info 01/2019
15 Apr 2019 Urban, rural and regional development, Education and vocational training
Explore the INFO magazine by the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), focusing on aligning with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This edition features insights from UNDP's Pedro Conceição on human development's role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Also included is an exclusive interview with Ritva Viljanen, Mayor of Vantaa in Finland, discussing the city's sustainable development strategies.Discover how the CEB advances SDG-related knowledge and investment.
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About the CEB
11 Apr 2019
Discover the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB). As the social development bank in Europe, the CEB is a multilateral development bank with a social mandate. Through financing and technical expertise, it supports investment projects with a high impact on people's lives, promoting social cohesion across Europe. Established in 1956 by eight member countries of the Council of Europe, the CEB addresses challenges like refugee crises. Today, with 41 member …
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Activity Report 2018
03 Apr 2019
Discover the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) activities and impact in 2018 in the Activity Report 2018. The report highlights key achievements, including approving €3.9 billion in new loans for social projects across Europe,increasing disbursements by over 20%, and raising €4.9 billion on international capital markets.Focusing on social sectors and climate action, the CEB supported projects for refugees, migrants, and sustainable development.The report also details partnerships with organizations like …
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Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2018
03 Apr 2019
Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2018, detailing the Bank's commitment to socially and environmentally sustainable development in Europe.Discover why CSR matters to the CEB, how it's managed, and the Bank's reporting mechanisms.Learn about key highlights from 2018, including loan approvals, social inclusion bonds, and ESG ratings.
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GRI Index for 2018
03 Apr 2019
The 2018 index of sustainability indicators was prepared on the basis of the internationally recognised standard for sustainability reporting, namely the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, and seeks to comply with the GRI Standards: Core option.The GRI Index report provides an overview of sustainability considerations in the CEB's lending and non-lending services as well as in its day-to-day functioning and staff management.
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Report on CEB and Donors 2018
03 Apr 2019
Discover how the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) partners with donors to address social challenges across Europe in the Report on CEB and Donors 2018. Explore how the CEB leverages donor contributions to implement impactful social projects, benefiting vulnerable populations such as migrants and refugees. Learn about key initiatives like the Regional Housing Programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, and Serbia, providing homes for those displaced by conflict. …
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Financial Report 2018
03 Apr 2019
Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) Financial report 2018, detailing the Bank's maintained an intense level of business activity. Projects approved amounted to € 3.9 billion, disbursements increased to € 2.8 billion, and loans outstanding rose to € 14.6 billion. New borrowings with maturities of more than one year amounted to € 4.9 billion, with 73% of the funds raised in EUR. The CEB launched its second social …
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Energy Poverty in Europe: How Energy Efficiency and Renewables Can Help
27 Mar 2019 Social and affordable housing, Urban, rural and regional development, Protection of the environment
This study shows that energy efficiency improvements and related regulatory policies contribute to decreases in household energy consumption and energy poverty rates.
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Designing and Implementing Innovative Learning Environments
26 Mar 2019 Finland Education and vocational training
Explore how education policy is evolving from ensuring access to promoting learning outcomes in the brochure "Designing and Implementing Innovative Learning Environments." This shift is catalysing significant changes in teaching and learning, which impact school design. How can schools be designed to promote student learning outcomes? Discover how the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) supports these changes by financing education infrastructure investments in its member countries, using examples from …
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Doing More with Less Prisoner Rehabilitation in Ireland
11 Feb 2019 Ireland Administrative and judicial infrastructure
Explore prisoner rehabilitation in Ireland through this thematic review, which focuses on actions and experiences related to this topic. This review highlights the innovative elements and challenges encountered in various rehabilitative offerings within the Irish prison system.Discover how Ireland has successfully implemented rehabilitation measures despite the challenges of underfunding and overcrowding.Focusing on the Irish prison system, their rehabilitation programme, and exploring the Integrated Sentence Management.
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Info 04/2018
21 Jan 2019 Urban, rural and regional development
Discover the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) quarterly INFO magazine. This edition focuses on key areas, including social investment and resilience in Europe.Learn about the CEB's role in mitigating seismic risks in Turkey, specifically Istanbul, and its support for social housing programs in Belgium, benefiting vulnerable families. The magazine highlights social investment for a prosperous and resilient Europe, including the importance of cities.
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Technical Brief - Investing in energy efficient renovation for a low carbon future
16 Jan 2019 Protection of the environment, Social and affordable housing
Discover how investing in energy-efficient renovation can pave the way for a low-carbon future in this technical brief. Energy efficiency is a key policy objective for the EU and neighbouring countries, crucial for combating climate change and meeting Sustainable Development Goals.The greatest potential for energy savings lies in improving the energy performance of existing buildings, particularly in Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe. Access to finance is a barrier, but the …
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School Design and Learning Environments in the City of Espoo, Finland
13 Dec 2018 Finland Education and vocational training
Main findings and recommendations resulting from a review of education infrastructure investments in the city of Espoo, Finland, carried out by the CEB’s Technical Assessment & Monitoring Directorate.
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Info 03/2018
25 Oct 2018 Social and affordable housing
Stay informed with the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) INFO magazine, Issue 3/2018. This edition highlights the CEB's focus on social projects, including affordable housing in Montenegro and emergency accommodation in France. Learn about the '1000-plus' housing programme in Montenegro, offering homes to low-income families, and the partnership with Adoma in France, providing facilities for asylum-seekers and migrants.
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Interim report 2018
11 Oct 2018
Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) financial performance in the first half of 2018 in this Interim report.Given the uncertain economic and financial environment, the CEB achieved a very good operational performance during the first half of 2018, which allowed accomplishing effectively its social mandate in Europe.As at 30 June 2018, the amounts of projects approved (€ 2.2 billion) and loans disbursed (€ 1.1 billion) were in line …
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Technical Brief - Promoting Inclusive growth in Cities - September 2018
03 Oct 2018 Urban, rural and regional development
This technical brief contributes to the discussion among practitioners on how European cities can grow more inclusively.
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INFO 02/2018
04 Jul 2018 Protection of the environment
Explore the INFO magazine, which focuses on environmental protection as a priority. In this issue, discover examples of projects financed by the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB). Read about the CEB's contribution to Bulgaria's nationwide program aimed at increasing energy efficiency in approximately 700,000 housing units, generating significant energy savings and improving living conditions for nearly two million people. Delve into details about similar financing initiatives in Castile and …
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Technical brief - Investing in Effective Learning Environments - May 2018
22 May 2018 Education and vocational training
Links between the characteristics of the spatial design and learning outcomes, adaptation of the physical environment to the demands of new competencies and pedagogies, and impact of design on construction and operating costs
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About the CEB
09 Apr 2018
Discover the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) in this brochure, which introduces CEB as the social development bank in Europe. The CEB, established in 1956, comprises 41 member states and acts as a key instrument of solidarity. What are the CEB’s lending criteria, and how does it ensure project quality? How does the CEB promote social cohesion through its investments in healthcare, education, and public infrastructure?
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Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2017
09 Apr 2018
Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2017, detailing the Bank's commitment to socially and environmentally sustainable development. The report highlights the CEB's achievements in 2017, including record highs in social project approvals and loan disbursements, and the issuance of its first social inclusion bond worth €500 million. How does the CEB ensure its operations align with its social mandate, and what measures are in …
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