The social development bank for Europe
  • Development Plan

    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

    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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  • Briefing note Response to needs of migrants and refugees

    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

    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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  • Briefing note on climate finance

    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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    CEB Info 04/2015

    22 Dec 2015  Natural or ecological disasters, Protection of the environment

    Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) INFO magazine 04/2015.This issue emphasizes projects supported by the CEB through financial and technical assistance, highlighting their inherent complexity in reconciling economic, social, financial, and environmental considerations.Discover how the CEB prioritizes the social added value of its projects, particularly in environmental protection and natural disaster prevention in Poland, where it enhances the safety of approximately 15 million people in the Odra and …

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    The integration of migrants in Europe

    27 Nov 2015 

    Explore the study on migrant integration in Europe, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for both receiving and origin countries. Migration, driven by economic factors and political instability, impacts European demographics. How can European states effectively integrate migrants while addressing concerns about security and social cohesion? This study examines integration policies, key migration factors, and the Council of Europe Development Bank's role in supporting migrant populations and the CEB's experiences in …

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    The integration of migrants in Europe - Abstract

    27 Nov 2015  Refugees and migrants

    This abstract summarizes findings of the study The Integration of Migrants in Europe. The study presents an overview of the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) long-standing work to improve living conditions for refugees, displaced persons and migrants.It assesses migrant trends and integration needs across CEB member states and their implications for the Bank's role in addressing migration-related challenges. The study highlights the refugee crisis in Europe, the CEB's response …

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  • CEB Info 03/2015

    CEB Info 03/2015

    02 Oct 2015  Social and affordable housing, Urban, rural and regional development

    Discover how the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) is addressing housing and social inclusion challenges in CEB INFO magazine. This edition highlights the CEB's response to the refugee crisis and explores initiatives aimed at providing housing solutions for vulnerable populations. Learn about the CEB's efforts to support member countries in managing migration flows and promoting social integration through housing projects.

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