Description
The EU treaties entrust the EIB with supporting the reduction of regional disparities in the Union, notably by financing projects in less-developed regions. This evaluation assessed the relevance and impact of EIB financing. EIB support addressed clients’ needs, and is estimated to have a positive impact on these regions’ economic development. Recommendations highlighted the need for more explicit strategic orientations and for strengthened reporting systems.
Evaluation of EIB cohesion financing (2007 to 2018) - Thematic report
A comprehensive evaluation of EIB financing in support of cohesion – the reduction of regional disparities in the EU.
Evaluation of EIB cohesion financing (2007-2018): Synthesis of project evaluations
Findings from the evaluation of 19 projects financed by the EIB in less-developed regions of Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania and Slovakia. This report is part of EIB’s evaluation of its support to cohesion in the EU (2007-2018).
Evaluation of EIB Cohesion financing (2007 to 2018) - Macroeconomic impact of EIB financing on the EU-28 regions
The investments supported by EIB financing are estimated to have a sizeable impact on the economies of the EU regions, and this impact is estimated to be higher for cohesion regions than non-cohesion regions.
