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Frequently asked questions
Why does the EBRD work with NGOs? The EBRD's mission to foster market economies in a democratic context is strengthened by the active participation of local interest groups. NGOs, opinion makers, businesses, academics, think tanks and other groups are encouraged to work with the EBRD, as well as with their own governments, to bring about positive change. Open communication with NGOs and communities helps the Bank have greater impact in the region. The EBRD believes that NGOs play an important role in promoting public dialogue about decisions that affect the lives of local people, as well as holding governments and policymakers publicly accountable. Does the EBRD fund NGOs? The EBRD does not provide grants or any other funding to NGOs. The EBRD's funds are primarily directed to financing investment projects. However, the EBRD encourages NGOs to participate in the consultation process for these projects. How do I get NGO related news from the EBRD? There are several ways to keep up-to-date:
How do I access and order EBRD publications? A wide range of publications are available in English as well as in other local languages.
How does the EBRD consult NGOs about its policies? A notice on ebrd.com invites comments from the public during the draft period of each new policy as well as for policy updates. The draft is released to the public for 45 days. A summary of the comments received and the EBRD’s responses are submitted to the Board of Directors before final approval. The summary of comments and responses are also published on the EBRD website along with the approved policy. Registered NGOs are informed about policy revisions and disclosure of final documents.
How does the EBRD consult NGOs about its country strategies? A notice on ebrd.com invites comments from the public during the preparation of each new country strategy. The comment period lasts eight weeks. In addition, relevant NGOs that have registered with the Bank are notified about strategy reviews.
Are EBRD country strategies and policy documents available in other languages? The EBRD translates each approved country strategy into the relevant official local language. In addition, the Public Information Policy, the Independent Recourse Mechanism, and the Environmental Policy are in the process of being translated into all official local languages.
How does the EBRD inform the public about its projects?
The EBRD prepares a Project Summary Document (PSD) for each project.
How does the EBRD consult NGOs about its projects? The EBRD consults with NGOs on projects that require an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). This usually takes place before a financing decision is made by the EBRD.
What is an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)? An EIA is assesses the environmental impacts associated with the proposed project, and recommends measures to prevent, minimise and mitigate adverse impacts. It also identifies environmental improvement opportunities.
How can local people complain to the EBRD? Complaints about EBRD financed projects are reviewed by the Independent Recourse Mechanism (IRM). The IRM gives local groups that are affected by an EBRD project a means of raising complaints with the EBRD, independently from its investment operations. The IRM aims to strengthen the EBRD’s accountability, and to increase the transparency of the EBRD’s project operations.
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