Lebanon and the EIB

The EIB has worked with Lebanon since 1978. The Bank operates in Lebanon in line with the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and other EU bilateral agreements.

Lebanon is an important beneficiary of EIB funding. Nearly half of the EIB’s €2.3 billion of investment in the country has been used to support key infrastructure projects, primarily in the wastewater and transport sectors. The Bank also supports small companies, helping create job opportunities and develop a sustainable business environment. Furthermore, subject to local developments, the EIB intends to focus its future activity in the country on the digital transition, bio-economy, energy efficiency, healthcare and education.

The first corporate lending operations in the country were signed in September 2019 and included a $30 million loan to finance new energy-efficient infrastructure for existing and new cellular towers across the country, as well as a $24 million bank-intermediated loan for a Greenfield glass container manufacturing plant.

Through its activity, the Bank intends to contribute as well to the sustainable growth of the economy and help build the country’s resilience to cope with ongoing crises. Lebanon also benefited from EIB support through the Economic Resilience Initiative (ERI). A relevant example is the €265 million Lebanon Private Sector Support project, financed under ERI.

At a glance

The EIB provides finance and expertise for sound and sustainable investment projects in Lebanon.

EIB stories in Lebanon

General stories speak louder than general policies. Discover how EIB activities have improved the quality of life in Lebanon.

6 November 2019 Matt Rees

Action for impact

Key investments around the world help create stability, sustainable growth and fight climate change everywhere. The numbers show high EIB impact through its projects outside the EU

Dominican Republic Ethiopia Peru Lebanon Egypt Mexico Africa, Caribbean, Pacific countries + OCT Mediterranean countries Asia and Latin America Climate Development Climate action and environment
30 September 2019

EIB VP Dario Scannapieco on the importance of EIB MED 2019 Conference

EIB Vice-President Dario Scannapieco explains why the 19th edition of EIB MED Conference in Lebanon’s capital matters. He addresses the challenges that the region faces in improving resilience, stability and growth in the MENA region. And he tells us how the EU Bank is responding by supporting measures to tackle unemployment, jobs for women and young people and tackling the migration crisis.

Employment Infrastructure Interviews EIB policies Management committee Lebanon Africa, Caribbean, Pacific countries + OCT Mediterranean countries Innovation SMEs Climate Infrastructure Research, innovation and technology Climate action and environment Institutional SMEs Diversity and gender
30 September 2019

Start-ups: building the future of the MENA region

Start-Ups are full of innovative ideas but too often face challenges preventing them to grow. Here in Beirut for the EIB MED Conference, we met 3 of them to hear how start-ups can help shape the future of the MENA region. View more: https://www.eib.org

Lebanon Mediterranean countries Innovation Research, innovation and technology
30 September 2019

Investing in a resilient and inclusive future

The 19th edition of the EIB MED Conference is taking place today in Beirut, Lebanon. It will bring together decision-makers and experts who will explore ways to invest in a resilient and inclusive future in the MENA region.

Lebanon Mediterranean countries
13 June 2019

Boosting SME growth in Lebanon

Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of the Lebanese economy. That’s why the European Investment Bank and Byblos Bank are providing affordable loans to help Lebanese SMEs to grow, employ more people, improve the quality of their product and reinforce exports to European and international markets. Discover the family-owned Coffee Company in Ghazir – Coffee Abi Nasr and the oriental food specialist in Zahle – the Gardenia Group.

Lebanon Mediterranean countries SMEs
6 June 2018

Lebanon industrial zones help economic growth while countering refugee crisis

Industrial zones show how EIB’s Economic Resilience Initiative helps countries respond to migration struggles

Infrastructure Social sustainability Partners Economic resilience Refugees Lebanon Morocco Mediterranean countries SMEs Infrastructure Transport Migration Institutional SMEs Diversity and gender
8 March 2016 Matt Rees

Refugee financing: Hope for Syria

Investments in programmes designed to keep Syrian refugees close to their homeland—and help them get prepared to rebuild the country when the war ends

Social sustainability Refugees Türkiye Lebanon Syrian Arab Republic Mediterranean countries Enlargement Countries SMEs Microfinance Migration SMEs Diversity and gender

Get EIB support in Lebanon

We can provide you with various type of financing to implement projects that promote growth and jobs in your country. We support small businesses, innovation, climate and infrastructure. Get an overview here for the whole EIB Group product range*

* These products refer to EIB activity worldwide and may not apply to EIB operations in the Southern Neighbourhood.

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