The EU & The EBRD are strengthening #Tajikistan’s power sector with a €19.4M grant to modernise infrastructure, reduce grid losses & support renewable energy. A key step towards a more resilient & sustainable energy future. ⚡🌿

Nadia and I had the pleasure of hosting Mr Hüseyin Özhan, EBRD Managing Director for Central Asia & Mongolia who was in Dushanbe for an official visit, over an iftar dinner along with friends & colleagues. *** EBRD Orta Asya ve Moğolistan Bölge Direktörü Hüseyin Özhan’ın

Our President Odile Renaud-Basso on the invitation of EU Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the Shavkat Mirziyoyev's Press-service Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the first EU-Central Asia Summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Proud to support women entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan! We're extending a new term loan to a leading microlender #KMF, which has been our client since 2005. Our funds of up to €22.9 million will help to promote women’s entrepreneurship and business activity. ebrd.com/home/news-and-…

#EBRDAm - see you in #London.

Kick-starting EBRD’s 34th AM signings for #CentralAsia & #Mongolia with a financial package of up to US$23mln to Demir Kyrgyz International Bank. Great start to exciting week! #EBRDam

We just signed US$ 25mln loan with Home Credit Bank Kazakhstan through the EBRD’s Kazakhstan Green Economy Financing Facility II. This initiative, backed by the Climate Investment Funds, aims to promote efficient use of energy. #EBRDam

Osh, Kyrgyz Republic, joins the #EBRDGreenCities programme to tackle climate challenges. The city will launch a Green City Action Plan and upgrade its wastewater treatment plant with loans and grants from EBRD, EIB, GCF, and EU. 🌍💧 #EBRDam

Big news from #EBRDam in London! 2 Uzbek banks received $40 min in total for support of young entrepreneurs and MSMEs: SQB O’zsanoatqurilishbank - the 2nd-largest bank in #Uzbekistan & Davr Bank via our Youth in Business programme.

Pleased to have signed another project under the #KyrgyzRepublic’s Green Economy Financing Facility (#KyrSEFF III) at this #EBRDam with USD 3mln to Kyrgyz Investment Credit Bank (KICB).

🤝 Great to connect with our partners at TÜKİB KZ in #Kazakhstan! The The EBRD team shared how we support businesses across sectors — from manufacturing and infra to agriculture — with financing solutions and hands-on advisory for SMEs.

Honoured to host Jurgen Rigterink, The EBRD First VP, in #Astana. We joined the Astana International Forum, met the #Kazakhstan’s leaders, and signed an MoU with АО "Национальный управляющий холдинг "Байтерек" to modernise water infrastructure.

Our Odile Renaud-Basso started her visit to Uzbekistan by meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and The EBRD Governor Jamshid Khodjayev. They discussed the Bank’s strategic priorities in Uzbekistan, the progress of reforms, and potential projects.

Our Odile Renaud-Basso met with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Shavkat Mirziyoyev's Press-service They expressed mutual intention to strengthen strategic cooperation in a wide range of areas from the private sector support to renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.

A delegation from the The EBRD Board of Directors will visit Kazakhstan from 16 to 20 June 2025. The visit will include meetings with authorities, businesses and civil society, and site visits to EBRD-financed projects across the country. ebrd.com/home/news-and-…

The The EBRD supports the Astana International Financial Centre as a driver of investment, green innovation and capital market development — advancing our priorities in Kazakhstan and strengthening financial systems across Central Asia.

Over the years, the AIFC has become one the major financial hubs of Central Asia. Some The EBRD investee companies, such as Air Astana, are listed here. The AIFC is also helping to create a competitive, efficient, & transparent financial market in Kazakhstan and in a wider region.

At a meeting with Qasym-Jomart Toqayev, our Odile Renaud-Basso reaffirmed The EBRD’s strong commitment to Kazakhstan: €2bn+ in financing for energy, utilities, and support for transport, raw materials, and the country’s energy transition in 5 years.

Today our Odile Renaud-Basso co-chaired the 37th Foreign Investors Council with Qasym-Jomart Toqayev, noting Kazakhstan’s strong position to attract foreign direct investment — crucial amid rising protectionism, shifting trade routes and market volatility.

Kazakhstan is a regional FDI leader and key link between Europe & Asia. The EBRD supports the shift to value-adding investment — infrastructure, SMEs, clean energy, SOE reform, and banking modernisation — for sustainable growth and stronger private sector development.