Why gender has to be at the heart of the agenda for green – op-ed An op-ed by EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso set out how greater gender equality will help the world tilt to green: ‘’At the EBRD, we recognise that gender equality has to be an integral part of green investment and policy action.’’ How women-led businesses across EBRD’s regions are thriving against the odds Meet the inspiring women who have shown resilience, flexibility and strength in the face of unprecedented adversity, namely the Covid-19 pandemic. To date, the Bank has supported more than 90,000 women across 24 economies with financing and business advisory projects, training and mentoring as part of its Women in Business programme.
Additional €20 million in EU grants for Corridor Vc in BiH
Funds to complement previously extended
€80 million EBRD loan
€145 million The construction of Corridor Vc, the key infrastructure project the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) supports in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is progressing with new financing from the European Union (EU). A new €20.7 million grant provided by the EU will support the completion of the construction works on two sections: Buna-Pocitelj and tunnel Zenica-Donja Gracanica. Of the total amount, €15.5 million is an investment grant and will finance construction works, while the balance will finance technical assistance. In addition to building modern transport infrastructure the project also contributes to improving the road safety in the country by achieving three-star safety standard by the International Road Assessment Program - one of the first projects in the region to receive it. The project also enhances the sust