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GRI Index for 2016
10 Apr 2017
This report presents the 2016 index of sustainability indicators, prepared according to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Guidelines. It offers insights into environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations within the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) operations.Learn about the CEB’s approach to social responsibility, its work with member states, and its commitment to environmental and social safeguards.
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Corporate social responsibility report 2016
10 Apr 2017
Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) Corporate Social Responsibility report 2016.This report shows CEB's overall contribution to socially and environmentally sustainable development. How does the CEB embed corporate social responsibility into its core missions and activities? Discover the Bank's strategic roadmap for 2017-2019, investments in socially-oriented projects and its support for the most vulnerable people.Learn about the CEB's efforts in ensuring financial soundness, limiting its carbon footprint, and …
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Activity Report 2016
10 Apr 2017
Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) activities and achievements in 2016 in its Activity Report. The Bank marked its 60th anniversary and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting refugees and displaced persons.The Migrant and Refugee Fund (MRF) played a crucial role in channeling grants to countries receiving migrants, facilitating the provision of food, shelter, and medical care. Which countries benefited from these initiatives?Discover how the CEB’s investments in social …
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Investing in Public Infrastructure in Europe
20 Mar 2017 Urban, rural and regional development, Social and affordable housing, Education and vocational training
Explore the study on Investing in Public Infrastructure in Europe, offering insights into the local economy perspective.This study examines the state of public infrastructure investment across Europe, highlighting the role of local governments and the challenges they face. Discover the trends in financing local infrastructure, including traditional channels and alternative forms of investment.Which countries have experienced severe declines in public investment, and what measures can be taken to address these …
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Development Plan 2017-2019
11 Jan 2017
Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) Development Plan for 2017-2019. This strategies outlines the bank's key features, achievements and strategic orientations. What are the main tenets of the Plan? How does the CEB respond to lending activity constraints, and what measures are in place to support socially-oriented challenges? Delve into the CEB's response to the influx of refugees and migrants, and its emphasis on historical mandate.Discover more about …
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CEB Info 04/2016
06 Jan 2017 Refugees and migrants
This edition of INFO magazine focuses on migrants and refugees, a critical issue addressed by the Council of Europe Development Bank.While migration flows into Europe persist, many countries still require assistance in providing for and integrating migrants. The INFO magazine highlights the CEB's Migrant and Refugee Fund (MRF), which has allocated over €18 million to projects in the Balkan region.The CEB is also actively involved in the Regional Housing Programme …
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CEB Support for Vulnerable Populations
02 Dec 2016 Refugees and migrants
This study examines the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) efforts to bolster social cohesion in Europe by enhancing living conditions for vulnerable populations. It identifies key sources and characteristics of vulnerability within CEB member countries. What actions and experiences, especially those related to the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, offer valuable insights for tackling ongoing and future crises? This study presents the Bank's holistic approach to addressing these challenges …
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CEB Support for Vulnerable Populations - Abstract
02 Dec 2016 Refugees and migrants
This study presents an overview of the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) long-standing efforts to improve the living conditions of vulnerable populations in Europe.What are the recent trends and sources of vulnerability across CEB member states, and what implications do they have for the Bank's role? Discover the answers in the study. The study also assesses recent trends in and sources of vulnerability across CEB member states and their …
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The CEB’s response to the needs of migrants and refugees
29 Nov 2016 Refugees and migrants
Migration has become a critical issue in Europe, marked by the refugee crisis. This study examines the challenges of migrant integration, including education, labor, housing, and civic aspects. How does the CEB assist member countries in addressing both emergency situations and long-term integration projects for migrants and vulnerable populations? This briefing note outlines the CEB's efforts to meet these challenges, including its lending and grant activities. The study also touches …
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Environmental and Social Safeguards Policy
18 Nov 2016 Protection of the environment
The Environmental and Social Safeguards Policy (ESSP) develops and formalises the Bank's commitment to promoting environmentally and socially sustainable projects.The publication outlines the principles on which the approach to environmental and social safeguard review and management by the Bank is based and sets out the environmental and social safeguard requirements applicable to each Project. The ESSP is complemented by Safeguard Standards providing detailed requirements that apply if triggered by the …
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Supporting the transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy: the role of climate finance
21 Oct 2016 Protection of the environment
Explore the crucial role of climate finance in supporting the transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy in this study. As highlighted in the Paris Agreement, how can financial institutions improve risk assessment frameworks and allocate capital effectively for mitigation and adaptation finance? Discover the challenges in developing green finance, such as internalizing externalities and addressing maturity mismatch. The study also examines the contributions of multilateral development banks (MDBs) and …
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CEB Info 03/2016
13 Oct 2016 Urban, rural and regional development
Discover the INFO magazine 03/2016 of the Council of Europe Development Bank. This issue focuses on support for regional development, social cohesion, and integration within regions, with a spotlight on the Balkans. Explore the CEB's role in the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) and the Regional Housing Programme (RHP), and its efforts to provide emergency assistance through the Migrant and Refugee Fund (MRF). Featured topics include regional development in the …
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Interim report 2016
26 Sep 2016
Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) financial performance in the first half of 2016 in this half-year report.The Bank achieved its business goals amidst a difficult economic context, with projects approved at €2.9 billion and loans disbursed at €799.2 million.How did new financial and risk policies impact the Bank's prudential ratios, and what factors influenced the €46.9 million net profit? Find out more in the Interim Report 2016.
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CEB Info 02/2016
13 Jul 2016 Health and social care
Explore the INFO magazine highlighting the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) activities, particularly as it celebrates its 60th anniversary, showcasing its enduring commitment to European solidarity.This issue focuses on healthcare financing, addressing engineering challenges in healthcare facilities and support for modernising healthcare in Albania. Delve into the CEB's role in a changing healthcare landscape with insights from Thomas Kergall, and discover the CEB's reflection on financing sustainable health infrastructure …
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Europe’s refugee crisis: from emergency response to longer-term integration
25 May 2016 Refugees and migrants
Explore Europe's response to the refugee crisis in this study, which assesses the immediate humanitarian and longer-term integration needs in transit and destination countries. What are the implications for the involved countires and what role can the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) play in addressing these challenges? Discover the scale and complexity of the current refugee crisis, with insights into the historic surge in asylum applications and the impact …
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CEB Info 01/2016
22 Apr 2016
Discover key highlights from INFO magazine from Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) as it marks its 60th anniversary, celebrating 60 years of European solidarity. Established in 1956 to address social issues related to refugees after World War II, the magazine reflects on CEB's evolution and its ongoing mission to foster social integration and improve living conditions. What key projects has the CEB supported, and how has it adapted to …
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60 years of European solidarity
22 Apr 2016
Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) journey through six decades of European solidarity in this brochure. Founded in 1956 as the "Council of Europe Resettlement Fund," the CEB emerged from the aftermath of World War II, initially focusing on aiding refugees and migrants. How has the CEB evolved from addressing post-war population displacement to tackling modern challenges like social cohesion and the migrant crisis? Discover key moments, including …
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Financing Sustainable Health Infrastructure in CEB Target Countries
12 Apr 2016 Health and social care
This study assesses the provision and financing of sustainable health infrastructure in Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) target countries.It provides an overview of the CEB's activities in the health sector across its target countries, taking into account the CEB's experience in financing health projects to date.The study analyses recent trends and challenges in healthcare provision and financing, and their implications for future lending to this sector.
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Activity Report 2015
11 Apr 2016
Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) activities and accomplishments in 2015 in this comprehensive report. In 2015, the investments in social projects reached €2.3 billion, marking an 11% increase from 2014, with a focus on Eastern and South-Eastern Europe. Discover how the CEB is addressing the migrant and refugee crisis, improving social welfare, and supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Learn about key projects in Albania, Bosnia …
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Financial Report 2015
11 Apr 2016
Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) financial performance in 2015 in its Financial Report.Despite a challenging economic environment marked by the migrant and refugee crisis, the CEB demonstrated resilience, with loan outstanding rising to €13.1 billion and project approvals reaching €2.3 billion.Discover how the CEB's financial strategy navigated low interest rates and supported its target countries. Delve into the details in the Financial Report 2015.
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