Technical Cooperation
On 24 September, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, together with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Central European Initiative (CEI) Executive Secretariat, hosted at the Italian Embassy in Belgrade the presentation of the latest activities and results of the CEI Fund at the EBRD, with a particular
On 23 September in Tirana, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the CEI-Executive Secretariat (CEI-ES) presented the latest activities and results of the CEI Fund at the EBRD, with a particular focus on its oper
On 22 September 2026 in Chisinau, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the CEI-Executive Secretariat (CEI-ES) presented the latest activities and results of the CEI Fund at the EBRD, with a particular focus on i
The Office for the CEI Fund at the EBRD has announced the approval of six Technical Cooperation (TC) projects financed by Italy through the Fund.
The final stop of the CEI-EBRD Roadshow in the Western Balkans took place in Tirana on 8 May 2025.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending 10 million EUR to Ternopilelectrotrans, a municipal public transport operator in the city of Ternopil, an economic centre in western Ukraine.
Micro and Small Medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of Moldova’s economy.
In Kragujevac, Serbia, the long-standing tradition of beekeeping is transforming into a model of sustainability and innovation through the efforts of Sanum per Fructus. Known for producing 100% natural honey, the company has expanded its reach beyond Serbia to markets across Europe and the world.
In the framework of the CEI Technical Cooperation Programme, Italy, through the CEI Fund at the EBRD, is financing a 500,000 EUR project to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups in Moldova in boosting their digitalisation, unlocking financing opportunities and enhancing their competitiveness.
Through the CEI Fund at the EBRD, Italy is providing support to micro and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Moldova by financing the technical assistance project “Advice for Small Businesses in Moldova (Youth and Skills)” with 300,000 EUR.