The U.S. Advocacy Center's Liaison Office to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

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.

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. 

It operates within 10 industry sectors in this region, including:

• Agribusiness
• Energy Efficiency and Climate Change
• Financial Institutions
• Micro, Small & Medium Business
• Municipal and Environmental Infrastructure
• Natural Resources
• Power & Energy
• Property & Tourism
• Telecoms, Informatics & Media
• Transport

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 EBRD's Procurement Policies and Rules are based on the fundamental principles of non-discrimination, fairness and transparency.  They are designed to promote efficiency and effectiveness and minimize risk in the implementation of the Bank's lending and investment operations.

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