This report provides a view on the Chongqing area and argues three dimensions of connectivity can be improved: physical (infrastructure) connectivity, digital connectivity, and economic integration with nearby areas, the report then provides a strategy on how to carry this out.
The main point of this report is to provide quantitative evidence of how improving utility management and more accurately targeting smaller subsidies would free up enough resources to make the needed investments and operate the sector at a lower cost.
The purpose of this manual is to contribute to improvements in the quality of infrastructure regulation.
The document contains the key anti-money laundering and combatting financing of terrorism ( AML-CFT ) principles applicable to EIB Group activities and is in line with the principles of relevant EU legislation as amended and more.
The OECD DAC Blended Finance Principles for Unlocking Commercial Finance for the SDGs aims to ensure that blended finance is deployed in the most effective way to address the financing needs for sustainable development.
This brief analyzes the benefits and challenges of using portable screening devices to regulate medicine quality in low-income countries.
This study examines the potential role of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program in improving aviation in the region.
This publication examines the effective regulation and governance practices of the pharmaceutical sector in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
This paper establishes a general equilibrium trade model and adopts the “market access” approach to measure the impact of the high-speed railway (HSR) network on the economic growth.
The paper discusses project preparation and procurement approaches adopted in Latin America and the Caribbean and how sustainability is incorporated into these.
This Guidance Note supports promoters, practitioners and other interested stakeholders in interpreting and implementing Standard 3 on Biodiversity and Ecosystems, as part of the EIB Environmental and Social Standards.
Multilateral Development Banks led by the International Finance Corporation - published a new joint platform, Global Toolbox, in January 2018.
Between September and October 2018, we gathered the views of 118 power and utility company executives from over 100 companies and 56 different countries or territories in Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa.
This compendium presents the best practices for the introduction and development of road asset management based on a desk review of the experiences in the 11 member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program.
This report examines the social and gender footprint of large-scale electricity generation, transmission, and distribution projects.
This articlehighlights the process and lessons learned from the Vulnerability Assessment and Climate Resilient Road Strategy of the Samoan road network, and outlines a replicable approach for small island nations with acute capacity challenges that seek to balance analytical rigor with the need for practicality.
This Railway Reform Toolkit aims to provide an easy-to-use resource on the rail industry and to provide an experience-based set of best practices to aid in the planning and execution of railway reforms.
In 2008, The EIB s Water Sector Lending Policy set out how the Bank supports EU policy objectives in the water sector.
This report provides an overview of the economic outlook for the cities covered in the latest Global Cities forecasting service.
This brief outlines whyaddressing inefficiencies must be a priority across the entire system of interconnected roads, railroads, ports, and airports, in any given area.