European Investment Bank (EIB)

The EIB is the European Union's bank owned by its Member States. It makes long-term finance available for sound investment in order to contribute towards EU policy objectives and achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Europe and beyond. Over the last 10 years, EIB financing outside the European Union has totalled €78 billion, including €26.6 billion to Africa. Present in more than 160 countries around the world, the EIB supports projects aiming at reducing poverty and promoting climate action, economic resilience and gender equality.