European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

The U.S. is the largest single shareholder in the EBRD, the world’s newest multilateral development bank. The Bank’s program promotes the growth of market-based economies in 28 countries in Central and Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union. With US$20 billion of capital, the Bank offers a wide range of financing mechanisms to promote privatization, restructuring, and liberalization in this highly dynamic region.

The Advocacy Center's Liaison Office to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (AC-EBRD) is an integral part of U.S. representation at the EBRD and works closely with the Executive Director's office to increase the effectiveness of U.S. participation in Bank programs. AC-EBRD provides information to U.S. businesses on how the EBRD works and how U.S. companies can participate in EBRD projects. AC-EBRD also offers guidance to U.S. companies throughout the project cycle.

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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Save the Date: Vienna, Austria, October 6 - 7, 2008

The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), U.S. Department of State, and U.S. Department of Commerce invite you to join us for the Southeast Europe Trade and Investment Conference to be held in Vienna, Austria, October 6 - 7, 2008.    

This conference, organized jointly by BCIU, the U.S. Department of State, and U.S. Department of Commerce, will feature presentations by U.S. Ambassadors serving in and political and economic leaders from the governments of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia.  The conference will also include panel discussions with prominent investors, business leaders, and other leading experts from the region.

To learn more and to register for the event visit www.bciu.org and check out the section on the Southeast Europe Trade and Investment Conference.