PSD & EIA guide

The following explains information given in the Project summary documents (PSDs) and Environmental impact assessments (EIAs).

Country
The EBRD only invests in its countries of operation. "Regional" indicates that the project covers investment in more than one country.

Project number
This is the EBRD internal reference number and it should be quoted in all enquiries relating to the project.

Environmental category
Listed on PSDs only. Projects are screened at an early stage for potential environmental impact. More information about the environmental category.

Board date
This indicates the date the project will be considered by the Board of Directors. If the date is in the future, it is subject to change. If it's in the past, it indicates the date when the project was approved.

• For private sector projects: PSDs are disclosed at least 30 days, and EIAs at least 60 days, prior to consideration by the Board of Directors.
• For state sector projects: PSDs are disclosed at least 60 days, and EIAs at least 120 days, prior to consideration by the Board of Directors.
  

Status  
This refers to where the project is currently in the project cycle. The final stage shown is "Signed".