Georgia and the EIB

We have helped to expand Georgia’s road transport system, making it safer and easier to travel to and from neighbouring countries and the European Union.

We finance renewable energy and energy efficiency projects that help reduce carbon emissions. We also support sustainable water and wastewater management projects in the country, including the modernisation of irrigation schemes, promoting water-saving technologies and sustainable farming.

We support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Georgia by facilitating access to financing that can otherwise be hard to obtain. We stepped up this support when it was needed most during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing more than €160 million in financing to help cushion the economic fallout from the crisis.

Our digitalisation efforts in Georgia include expanding high-speed internet to rural residents through an extensive fiber optics network. This initiative aims to bridge the urban-rural digital gap, stimulate job growth, and boost local businesses. Our investments in Georgia’s digital transition not only improve living conditions and create new business opportunities but also increase digital inclusion for women, social minorities, and individuals with disabilities, fostering a more connected and equitable society.