The EBRD is the largest single investor in many of the countries where it operates. The firm is active in 36 countries from central Europe to Central Asia, the Western Balkans and the southern and eastern Mediterranean and more recently Cyprus and Greece. The Bank’s investments also mobilize significant foreign direct investment into its countries of operations. EBRD invests mainly in private enterprises, usually together with commercial partners. The firm provides project financing for the financial sector and the real economy, both new ventures and investments in existing companies. EBRD also works with publicly-owned companies to support privatization, the restructuring of state-owned firms and improvement of municipal services. The Bank is owned by 66 countries and two intergovernmental institutions (the European Union and the European Investment Bank). EBRD maintains a close political dialogue with governments, authorities and representatives of civil society to promote its goals. The firm also works in cooperation with international organizations such as the OECD, the IMF, the World Bank and UN specialized agencies. In all its operations the EBRD follows the highest standards in corporate governance and sustainable development. The EBRD uses a broad range of financing instruments, tailored to specific projects. The main instruments are loans, equity investments (direct equity and private equity funds) and guarantees, and the Bank’s charter stipulate that at least 60 percent of lending shall be provided to the private sector. The EBRD applies sound banking and investment principles in all its operations. The firm is also able to borrow on global capital markets. The capital strength of the EBRD is reflected in its triple-A rating or equivalent, with a stable outlook, which all three major rating agencies reaffirmed in 2016.
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