CEB: the social development bank in Europe

The social development bank for Europe

CEB’s first operation in Ukraine will support housing repair

The €2 million grant agreed with Catholic Relief Services will finance repair work on structurally safe but damaged homes of over 500 vulnerable households in conflict-affected areas.

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New €50 million CEB loan to further strengthen Genoa’s natural disaster resilience

The city will use the CEB funds to invest in hydrogeological risk prevention and management, urban redevelopment and upgrading of municipal buildings, with a special focus on schools, accessibility and infrastructure.

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In transit: Supporting migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Learn more about the cooperation between European Investment Bank, IOM and the CEB to improve living conditions of migrants and refugees in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Regional Housing Programme (RHP) delivered a further 250 new apartments in Ovca, Serbia end-August

As the RHP approaches its end later this year, close to 11 300 homes have been completed for refugee families in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia, with the financial backing of the 🇪🇺 and the international community.

Financing water resilience to face climate challenges

On the occasion of the World Water Week 2023 we take the opportunity to delve into some of our projects that exemplify our dedication to creating a more water-wise future.

Climate: Read CEB’s first TCFD report

Find out about the Bank’s strategy and actions to support a just and socially inclusive climate transition among its member states, in accordance with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

Environmental sustainability: a priority for social inclusion

Just as environmental sustainability is key for people’s wellbeing and livelihoods, so effective climate action depends on having everyone from all communities on board, including the most vulnerable.

Triple AAA

Fitch Ratings upgraded the CEB to its highest rating, AAA stable outlook. With this decision, after more than 10 years, the CEB has again the highest rating with all major credit agencies.

Ukraine joins the CEB on 15 June 2023

Ukraine becomes the 43rd member state of the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB).

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Publications

Resilience in Action: Barcelona’s Superblock Programme
Published: September 2023 Download
About the CEB
Published: September 2023 Download
Integrity and Compliance Report 2022
Published: July 2023 Download
Strategic Framework 2023-2027
Published: January 2023 Download