Why partner with us
Donor partnerships enable us to tackle global challenges together and make a lasting difference in developing countries. Partnerships help bridge financing gaps and ensure that projects with insufficient investment receive additional support. Together we can unlock projects with high socio-economic returns, reaching out to people and places most in need of assistance.
Who we work with – and how
Contributions from donors are placed in EIB-managed trust funds. Find out who our donors are and what they finance.
Donor partnerships at a glance
€2.37 bn
TOTAL FUNDS RAISED
€1.22 bn
TOTAL FINANCING APPROVED
393
OPERATIONS
€49.5 bn
TOTAL INVESTMENTS SUPPORTED
Donor-funded instruments
The EIB uses a variety of financial instruments to support donor-financed operations. Investment grants, technical assistance, interest rate subsidies and impact financing are just some of the tools at our disposal. These instruments enhance project development and help mobilise financing from partner financial institutions and the private sector.
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