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About the EBRD
1. What is the EBRD?
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was established in 1991, when communism was crumbling, to support and nurture a new private sector in a democratic environment. Today the EBRD uses the tools of investment to help build market economies and democracies in 29 countries from central Europe to central Asia. The EBRD is the largest single investor in the region and mobilises significant foreign direct investment beyond its own financing.
For further information, please see Basic facts about the EBRD.
2. Who owns the EBRD?
The EBRD is owned by 61 countries and two intergovernmental institutions. For a complete list of our members and more information about ownership and funding, please visit Members/shareholders and Ownership and funding.
3. How is the EBRD governed?
The powers of the EBRD are vested in the Board of Governors to which each member appoints a governor, generally the minister of finance. The Board of Governors delegates most powers to the Board of Directors, which is responsible for the EBRD's strategic direction. The President is elected by the Board of Governors and is the legal representative of the EBRD. Under the guidance of the Board of Directors, the President manages the work of the Bank.
4. Who is the President of the EBRD?
Thomas Mirow is the President of the EBRD. He succeeded Jean Lemierre on 3 July 2008.
5. How can I contact EBRD staff?
The Contact us page will provide you with all relevant contact details for EBRD staff in headquarters and regional offices.
6. Where are the headquarters and the local offices of the EBRD?
The EBRD headquarters is based in London at:
One Exchange Square
London EC2A 2JN
United Kingdom
Switchboard: +44 20 7338 6000
Central fax: +44 20 7338 6100
For directions, consult the Street map.
The EBRD has 34 regional offices in its countries of operations. Visit Local offices’ contacts.
7. How do I organize a visit to the EBRD headquarters? I would like to take part in a conference/invite a staff member of the EBRD to be a speaker at a conference.
For ‘Group Visit’ and conference requests contact:
E-mail : visitrequest@ebrd.com
Tel: +44 20 7338 6868 / 7912
Fax: +44 20 7338 6102
8. What are the official languages of the EBRD?
The four official languages of the EBRD are English, Russian, German and French.
9. What is the VAT number of the EBRD?
The EBRD has no VAT number. The Bank is an international financial institution established and acting on the basis of an international agreement known as the Agreement Establishing the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development dated 29 May 1990.
The principal office of the EBRD is located in London, United Kingdom. As an international institution, the EBRD is governed on the basis of the rules of public international law. Therefore, the EBRD is not incorporated under the laws of England or the national law of any state and has no state registration in the United Kingdom or any other country.
The EBRD VAT exemption number is: N10727712.
Apply for finance
1. How can I apply for EBRD finance?
If you are interested in obtaining EBRD finance, please complete our on-line form to give us a better idea of how we could work together. Please be advised that forms will only be accepted from commercial companies or by an intermediary authorised to act for them.
The EBRD enforces a policy of strict confidentiality. Details submitted will not be disclosed to any other party without prior consent. You will receive a response from an EBRD representative within seven working days of submitting the form.
Please ensure that you have read the following information prior to completing the form:
Please note that the EBRD finances only investment projects in its counties of operations from central Europe to central Asia. If you have any specific questions about applying for EBRD finance, you may email the Business Development Unit at newbusiness@ebrd.com.
Working together
1. My company would like to offer its services to the EBRD. Can this be done?
The EBRD provides many opportunities for suppliers, contractors and consultants worldwide. Visit our Procurement pages to learn about the EBRD's procurement policy, procurement and consultant opportunities, and contract awards.
If you wish to be notified when new procurement notices are disclosed, please subscribe to EBRD email alerts.
You can access the EBRD`s project summary documents (PSDs) on our web site and search for projects by year, country or/and sector. Every PSD contains contact details about the Operational Leader of a given project at the EBRD and the latest PSDs contain contact details of the company undertaking the investment. This allows you to contact them directly for further information if necessary.
2. Consultancy services
If you are interested in bidding for EBRD contracts, please register at the on-line EBRD eSelection recruitment system, where you will also be able to receive simultaneous notice of new tenders on offer by the Bank.
Experts who subscribe to eSelection have a single point of entry into the EBRD's consultant procurement system. They can register for e-mail alerts regarding new consulting opportunities in sectors that interest them. They can express interest on-line, submit technical and financial proposals and monitor progress in the selection process on a given tender. These consultants can submit their CVs to the EBRD in anticipation of future projects that might be of interest to them.
3. Can I form a relationship with your Bank by introducing a project or a client?
The EBRD does not enter into special or exclusive relationships, official or otherwise, with third parties or consultants for the purpose of introducing new projects and clients to the Bank. Furthermore, it does not pay any placement or arrangement commissions or fees to parties introducing projects to the Bank.
It is the Bank's practice to deal directly with project sponsors/investors and with any third parties designated to us by them. On this basis we would be interested to learn of your ideas and suggestions.
Jobs and scholarships
1. How do I apply for a job at the EBRD?
All applications are processed through our on-line recruitment system for advertised vacancies. You can review our current vacancies at www.ebrdjobs.com.
If you find a position of interest, please complete an application and upload your CV on-line. You will then be given an opportunity to create a unique account to manage your application on-line. The EBRD provides each applicant with confirmation that the resume has been received.
Even if there are no suitable vacancies at the current time, you can still register to receive our email 'job alerts' for future EBRD jobs that match your specified criteria.
2. Does the EBRD have internship programmes for high school students and college graduates?
The EBRD does not offer any internship programmes as formal training on a regular basis. Instead, the Bank advertises on its web site on an ad hoc basis and usually when the need for a project-based internship arises within a particular department. These internships are typically of a six-month duration with the possibility of an extension for a further six-month period.
We would advise you to visit our dedicated web pages for employment opportunities, including internships, at www.ebrdjobs.com where you can also subscribe to job alerts and view current vacancies.
3. Which nationalities can apply for EBRD jobs?
The EBRD only employs nationals of its member countries.
4. How can I apply for a scholarship for my studies?
The EBRD does not provide scholarships or any other funding to students. As a public institution owned by 61 member states and two intergovernmental organisations, the Bank finances only investment projects in the counties from central Europe to central Asia.
Civil society
How does the EBRD work with civil society?
Please consult FAQs on the NGO dialogue pages.
Transparency, accountability and public consultations
1. How can the public learn more about the EBRD?
The EBRD discloses information on a regular basis and upon request regarding:
EBRD discloses information in accordance with the Public Information Policy to the public through channels such as:
2. How can the public contact and seek more information from the EBRD?
The public is welcome to complete the information request web forms, available in Russian and English.
3. How can the public exchange views with the EBRD?
The public affected by or interested in the Bank’s operations is encouraged to participate in an ongoing dialogue with the EBRD. The relevant stakeholders are invited to send written views and comments on the Bank’s country strategies, major policies and projects regularly published on the EBRD web site. Occasionally, the affected public can also take part in open meetings with the Bank’s officials during, for instance, the due diligence process for some A level projects or public consultations for a revised policy.
4. How does the EBRD take into account public comments and concerns?
The issues and concerns raised by the public, including civil society organisations, are taken into account by relevant staff members in their everyday work. The relevant public comments and staff responses are also brought to the attention of the Board Directors before final decisions are made about major EBRD operations.
5. How can the public complain to the EBRD?
The Appeals Mechanism
If a response to a request for information was not satisfactory, the public and civil society can complain to the Secretary General via email at SecretaryGeneral@ebrd.com.
For more information visit: www.ebrd.com/about/policies/pip/requests.
The Independent Recourse Mechanism (IRM)
The IRM gives local groups, which may be directly and adversely affected by an EBRD project, a means of raising complaints or grievances with the Bank, independently from banking operations. Local groups can complain to the Chief Compliance Officer via email at irm@ebrd.com.
For more information visit the IRM pages.
Macroeconomic statistics and indicators
How can I find out about macroeconomic statistics and indicators?
All publicly available data on EBRD economic statistics and forecasts can be found in the Economics pages.
Alternatively you might find it useful to refer to the Annual Report as well as the Transition Report, which offers comprehensive analysis of each country's progress in the transition to a market economy.
If you still do not find the necessary data for your research, we suggest that you contact the relevant national statistical offices or Eurostat for further information.
Publications
1. How do I access and order EBRD publications?
Visit the Publications pages for access to our extensive range of publications, which provide both general and detailed information on the Bank’s activities across sectors in the transition region. Most EBRD publications are free of charge and are available for download in PDF format.
To order free EBRD publications, please use the online order form.
2. We would like to use the EBRD logo in our print materials. Does the EBRD have guidelines for usage?
You need to obtain written permission from the EBRD for use of our logo. For further details and information, please contact the Publications Desk.
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