Egypt and the EIB

The EIB has worked with Egypt since 1979, supporting the country’s transition to a modern economy.

EIB Global, our specialised development arm, provides financing to make an impact. The Fayoum wastewater expansion project and the Kitchener drain in the Nile Delta, are two good examples of how we have improved essential services for more than one million people. During the COVID-19 crisis, we stepped up our support and further enhanced access to finance for micro and small businesses.

As the EU’s climate bank, we invest into green technologies and sustainable infrastructure. By building new, safer and more efficient metro lines and railways, we have encouraged using public transport and thus helped reducing traffic and CO2 emissions in Cairo and Alexandria .

We work in the Southern Neighbourhood under the European Neighbourhood Policy. Our activities are backed by NDICI - Global Europe, the EU’s main financing tool supporting sustainable development, prosperity, peace and stability.

Egypt also benefits from the Economic Resilience Initiative (ERI), fostering inclusive, resilient and sustainable economic development.

At a glance

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

EIB stories in Egypt

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

13 February 2024 Chris Knight

Small businesses by the big river

Egypt sets its sights on a million new small business entrepreneurs, less congestion in big cities, and more electric transport – as well as better use of the water carried down the Nile

Infrastructure Egypt Mediterranean countries Transport Development Climate action and environment Energy SMEs
11 November 2022 Edward Calthrop

Energy crisis makes public banks even more important

What does the energy crisis mean for urgent cuts to greenhouse gases and the transition to net zero? A boost for clean energy, but also possible delays in investment, volatility and inflation—and a still more important role for public banks

Climate Renewable energy Solar power Energy efficiency Egypt Mediterranean countries Climate action and environment Energy
5 January 2022 Shimaa Ahmed

Ancient monuments, modern metro

Egypt green transport projects transform travel in two of Africa’s biggest cities. Here’s how Egypt plans to make its big cities sustainable

Egypt Mediterranean countries Urban development Transport Development Climate action and environment
13 September 2021 Peter Koh

Private Equity is no dream in Egypt

Egypt private equity fled after the 2011 revolution. Now, with the backing of international financial institutions, a new generation of investment firms is helping promising companies to expand and professionalise.

Egypt Mediterranean countries Development SMEs
10 March 2021 Chris Welsch

Artificial intelligence for jobseekers

Mobile app and smart software improve refugee labour market in a challenging new economy

Employment EIB policies Jobs Jordan Finland Egypt Greece The Netherlands Mediterranean countries European Union Research, innovation and technology Institutional SMEs
11 June 2020

COVID-19 Public Healthcare Programme for Eastern, Central Europe and the Mediterranean region

Alongside its partners, the European Investment Bank continues to respond to the COVID-19 medical emergency by providing €670 million for 7 countries neighbouring the European Union (Belarus, Egypt, Jordan, Moldova, Morocco, Tunisia and Uzbekistan) for healthcare infrastructure and equipment to fight the current pandemic.

Covid-19 Uzbekistan Belarus Jordan Tunisia Morocco Egypt Moldova Eastern Europe, Southern Caucasus Mediterranean countries Asia and Latin America Development Health and life sciences
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
15 October 2019

Climate solutions: Investment to save the seas

We need to make blue economy investment a priority to protect the oceans from plastics and waste. Here’s a range of project and policy initiatives that will do just that

Oceans Infrastructure Environment Argentina Benin Egypt Poland Africa, Caribbean, Pacific countries + OCT Mediterranean countries European Union Asia and Latin America Climate Research, innovation and technology Climate action and environment SMEs Water, wastewater management
12 April 2019

Keeping start-ups alive in North Africa

Seed money helps Africa start-up entrepreneurs survive when the chances of success are low

Equity funds Egypt Kenya Africa, Caribbean, Pacific countries + OCT Mediterranean countries Innovation SMEs Research, innovation and technology Transport Development Venture capital & equity SMEs
12 November 2018

UNIDO's entrepreneurship ecosystem model in Egypt

Take a look into Luxor's Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: a successful, sustainable and constantly growing model for local industrial and economic development. This is a model that could be replicated in every governorate in Egypt, leading to a better future for all.

Egypt Mediterranean countries Urban development Development

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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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