ISPASF Meeting Alain Pilloux Gavin Anderson EBRD Brussels
ISPA/SF Meeting Alain Pilloux & Gavin Anderson EBRD Brussels 2003
EBRD’s role after accession l l Shareholders l l Countries Transition is not over Much remains to be done Tackle key challenges Complement EIB and private sector
EBRD Approach l l l Intensive relationship with managing authorities: office in each country Work with you on project preparation: build on ISPA track record Structure financing to suit project - sovereign or: Þ municipal non-sovereign financing Þ state-owned company non-sovereign financing Þ private sector Þ SME and small municipality financing through local banks l TC to support project and institution-building
Typical project opportunities l Water and wastewater treatment l Other environmental projects l National rail and road infrastructure l Urban transport and development Structure/approach may vary, but common elements: l l Keep project preparation process well focussed and on track Add value through institution-building
Working with you on project development Your concerns include: l Efficient project scope and design l Critical path actions for development, financing, and implementation l Co-ordinated decision-making l Packaging small projects l Timely availability of financing Our role l Focusing the technical work l Helping steer the consultants l Working with EU colleagues l Ensuring critical issues are addressed and timetable is met l Facilitating project supervision and contract administration l Timely provision of financing Þ Applying broad regional experience to issues on the ground, in capitals, and in Brussels.
How EBRD will work with you Project Authorities Dialogue National Co-ordinator Ministry of Finance • Project selection • EBRD role l Intensive preparation work with project authorities l Co-financing and implementation
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