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  • Vaiko raidos klinika

    The CEB and central credit unions join forces to support Lithuanian MSMEs

    The CEB constantly expands its support to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across its countries of operation. Recently we began working with the credit union sector in Lithuania, signing loan agreements with two central credit unions to support MSMEs throughout the country.

    Lithuania MSME financing

  • Croatia preschool facilities

    VIDEO: Financing preschool facilities in Croatia

    For more than 20 years we have been partnering with HBOR - Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak to finance social infrastructure across Croatia.

    Croatia Education and vocational training

  • Healthcare

    Rabobank and the CEB: driving sustainable change

    The CEB has a well-established relationship with Rabobank, the Netherlands’ major cooperative bank and key financier of the social economy. Two CEB loans in particular have enabled Rabobank to support sectors with considerable social value in the Netherlands: healthcare and education.

    Netherlands Health and social care

  • Theresa at Broome Lodge

    A home for all

    On the occasion of the CEB’s annual Joint Meeting of the Governing Board and the Administrative Council held in Dublin, Ireland from 7-10 July, a delegation visited Broome Lodge, a housing project that received CEB financing through Ireland’s state-owned Housing Finance Agency (HFA).

    Ireland Social and affordable housing

  • 3DHISTECH

    Diagnosing success for a pioneering company

    As we mark the MSME Day on 27 June, we look at how the CEB is helping an innovative business in Hungary to become a big player on the global stage.

    Hungary MSME financing

  • Gerbiceva Ljubljana

    Off to a great start: supporting affordable housing for Slovenia’s young people

    A new youth community building in Ljubljana, which is part-funded by the CEB, is providing modern, affordable accommodation, and social support, to young people as they complete their education and start their careers.

    Slovenia Social and affordable housing

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    New IPL Campus in Lille: building a future for research on Pasteur’s legacy

    The CEB has approved loans to the Institut Pasteur de Lille which will help complete the restructuring and modernisation of the campus of one of the leading scientific players of the Hauts-de-France. In addition to patient care, the Institute contributes to the development of new preventive treatments and tools - activities that will be boosted through the Bank’s involvement.

    France Health and social care

  • Ania Kulaga, entrepreneur

    A driving force for change

    CEB borrower, PerMicro, has supported a determined Ukrainian-born woman entrepreneur, Ania Kulaga to create her own beauty business in Italy. In turn, Ania is supporting fellow Ukrainians fleeing the war in their country.

    Italy MSME financing

  • Kryzmarlem Peraza, 33, and Luisana Gines, 25

    A sweet success for women migrants

    Through its work with Spain’s MicroBank, the CEB is supporting women migrants to build successful microbusinesses, fulfil their potential and fully integrate into Spanish society.

    Spain MSME financing

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    Empowering women entrepreneurs

    The latest CEB programme loan approved to longstanding microfinance partner, MicroBank, is enabling female-led micro, small and medium sized businesses in Spain to access finance and create successful businesses.

    Spain MSME financing

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    In good health: financing essential hospital services in Galicia

    An €85 million CEB project loan to Xunta de Galicia, the regional government of Galicia, will strengthen health services across the region, modernizing them and adapting them to current demands.

    Spain Health and social care

  • Barcelona bus TMB

    Clean, inclusive public transport for Barcelona

    A new public sector financing facility (PFF) from the CEB will help to improve Barcelona’s public transport system, enhance the city’s air quality and reduce inequalities by offering enhanced services to people living in the city’s poorer districts. Over 2.3 million people are set to benefit from the upgrades.

    Spain Protection of the environment

  • Nantes sustainable mobility

    Making mobility sustainable in Nantes

    With the 300,000 daily journeys into and out of the French metropolitan area of Nantes Métropole set to double by 2030, an efficient and attractive public transport system is a priority. A €150 million public sector financing facility from the CEB is helping to make this a reality.

    France Protection of the environment

  • WBG-Nuremberg-Sigena

    Supporting Nuremberg’s commitment to social integration

    The Nuremberg city administration is wholeheartedly committed to actively realising human rights, and to the integration of all people living in Nuremberg. The CEB is supporting the City to solve substantial challenges.

    Germany Education and vocational training, Social and affordable housing, Refugees and migrants

  • Safer streets and greener spaces

    CEB at COP26: Linking social and climate agendas

    The recovery from the global pandemic is very likely to be marked by the issue of inequalities, as these have tended to increase despite the importance of welfare measures. At COP26 the CEB championed commitments that put social inclusion at the heart of climate-friendly policies.

    Protection of the environment

  • Vlora, Albania

    From the Alps to the sea: Supporting Albania to develop

    Funding from the CEB has been enabling the Albanian Development Fund (ADF) to transform urban and rural areas in Albania since 2014. A large-scale investment programme has supported sustainable and cohesive socio-economic development in the rural areas of the Albanian Alps and South Coast.

    Albania Urban, rural and regional development

  • Helsinki

    Safe and reliable water services for Helsinki

    Funding from the CEB is enabling the Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority (HSY) to deliver vital sustainable water and wastewater services to the fast-growing Helsinki Metropolitan Area and contribute to two SDGs.

    Finland Protection of the environment

  • Tampere municipal infrastructure

    Tampere - a city with a vision

    Funding from the CEB is supporting the city of Tampere in Finland to achieve its vision 2030 of being ’the best for you’

    Finland Urban, rural and regional development, Education and vocational training

  • Wijden El Ouni

    Pursuing a passion never goes out of style

    Despite the challenges of the global pandemic microfinance supports women entrepreneurship in Italy

    Italy MSME financing

  • Leticia Dominguez

    Women mean business in times of COVID

    Thanks to microfinance female entrepreneurs in Spain reinvent their business models to adapt to the pandemic

    Spain MSME financing

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