Industry, Commerce and Agribusiness

As part of wider efforts to promote the sustainable use of resources, we are supporting an investment in energy efficiency and glass recycling by Turkey’s Şişecam Group, one of the world’s leading glassware manufacturers.

A €30 million loan will boost the competitiveness of Nectar, the leading juice producer in the Western Balkans. The funding will also support the firm and its subsidiary as the group develops origin-based labels for the certification of fresh fruit products.

We are committing more resources to support agriculture, an important sector for the Ukrainian economy. The investment will allow pig-farming company Nyva to become a national benchmark for animal welfare and environmental standards.

The FAO and EBRD have joined forces to expand Tunisia’s olive sector. The priorities are to boost productivity, initiate policy dialogue, introduce new technology and help producers raise awareness of their products.

Turkish electronic goods manufacturer Vestel Elektronik is investing in research for the development of energy-efficient smart TV sets and light-emitting diode (LED) products, with the help of EBRD financing.

An investment in the nautical tourism sector will upgrade and expand infrastructure, bringing it up to international standards. The project will also seek to provide training and employment opportunities for young people.

A small firm based in the southern Kyrgyz Republic is upgrading its ore-processing facilities with a loan through the EBRD’s Medium-Sized Co-Financing Facility. The company can now ensure a continuous supply of raw material to the plant.

The appeal of the Western Balkans to world-class private equity players was illustrated by an investment in SBB/Telemach. The project is expected to increase competition in the regional telecommunications sector.

Tourism is the top provider of foreign currency in Morocco and the second-largest creator of jobs in the country. A recent EBRD investment will support the development of the sector through the construction and operation of up to four hotels.

The ICT sector is vital for successful economic transition. We are joining forces with partners to support the market expansion of a mobile virtual network operator, enabling the roll-out of mobile broadband products that are unique and affordable.

The appeal of the Western Balkans to world-class private equity players was illustrated by an investment in SBB/Telemach. The project is expected to increase competition in the regional telecommunications sector.

Through an investment in a retail and entertainment centre in Cairo, we are helping to address the skills gap among young Egyptian job seekers while boosting retail infrastructure.