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The Annual Meeting of the EBRD Board of Governors is a key strategic event shaping the Bank’s strategic, financial, and operational directions. It serves as a high-level platform for engagement with shareholders, donors, business leaders, civil society, and the media.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) held its 35th Annual Meeting and Business Forum in Riga, Latvia, on 5–7 June 2026 against a backdrop of rapid change in our world.
This year’s theme — “Volatile to versatile — economies innovating in a changing world” — explored how our economies are adapting to new realities. Visit the event website for more details.
We gathered in Riga, in the Baltic region, which exemplifies the way dynamic economies can achieve outsized impact through innovation, digitalisation and forward thinking. There we reflected on our 35 years of boosting prosperity in economies in transition.
Amidst volatility we promote versatility, empowering economies to adapt and thrive. We do this by enabling the green transition, strengthening governance and advancing human capital and equality of opportunity together with a focus on the private sector, mobilising investment and combining it with business advice and policy reform.
A model first deployed in Eastern Europe is now delivering results in many other regions, including new countries in Africa and in Iraq.
At the same time, our support for Ukraine is unwavering. We continue to help it strengthen its economy and maintain the momentum which will drive future reconstruction and growth.
The EBRD Annual Meeting and Business Forum 2025 took place between 13 and 15 May in London, United Kingdom. Under the theme "Expanding Horizons, Enduring Strengths".
View the official record of the Thirty-fourth Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors.
News stories
EBRD shareholders approve new five-year strategy for the Bank
EBRD to launch investments in sub-Saharan Africa
EBRD to hold its 2026 Annual Meeting in Riga
EBRD President highlights Bank’s strengths, global challenges
The EBRD Annual Meeting and Business Forum 2024 took place between 14 and 16 May in Yerevan, Armenia. Under the theme "Delivering Impact Together".
Proceedings documents
View the official record of the Thirty-third Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors.
Video:
News stories:
EBRD approves membership of Kenya and Nigeria
EBRD Governors re-elect President Odile Renaud-Basso for a second term
Growth in EBRD regions to pick up despite geopolitical pressures
Membership of Nigeria
PDF format / 0.03 MBMembership of Kenya
PDF format / 0.03 MBElection of the President
PDF format / 0.03 MBMembership of Ghana
PDF format / 0.03 MBMembership of Côte D’Ivoire
PDF format / 0.04 MBMembership of Benin
PDF format / 0.03 MBThe EBRD’s 2023 Annual Meeting and Business Forum took place between 16-18 May in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Its theme was “Investing in Resilience”.
Proceedings documents
View the official record of the Thirty-second Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors.
Video:
Watch highlights of the event
News stories:
EBRD Governors support new financial backing for the Bank
EBRD shareholders back expansion to sub-Saharan Africa and Iraq
Inflation pressure further slows growth in EBRD regions
EBRD outlines a view of a successful Ukraine reconstruction
EBRD finances landmark wind project in Western Uzbekistan
Resolutions of the Board of Governors:
The EBRD’s 2022 Annual Meeting and Business Forum took place in Marrakech, Morocco, between 10-12 May. Its theme was "Responding to Challenges in a Turbulent World".
The event was held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
News stories:
Shareholders strongly support EBRD's response for Ukraine and other war-affected countries
EBRD to play key role in support of Ukraine, President says
War in Ukraine and inflation slow growth in EBRD regions
EBRD 2022 Annual Meeting to be dominated by Ukraine and the impact of war
Keynote speeches at the EBRD 2022 Annual Meeting:
The EBRD's 2021 Annual Meeting and Business Forum was held virtually.
During the event our Governors approved the Bank's full alignment with the Paris Agreement by the end of 2022.
News stories:
EBRD announces full Paris aligment by end of 2022
EBRD 'at full strength to accelerate recovery and green transition'
The EBRD honours clients' sustainability work
EBRD TFP Awards recognise successful partner banks
Keynote speeches at the EBRD 2021 Annual Meeting:
Chair of the Board of Governors, Paschal Donohoe
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak
The EBRD's 2020 Annual Meeting was held virtually on 7-8 October.
Strategic and capital framework
News stories:
EBRD sets path to resilient, 'majority green' future
EBRD shareholders elect Odile Renaud-Basso as next President
The Prince of Wales urges business leaders to move faster on climate change
EBRD to aim for a majority of green investments by 2025
EBRD shareholders approve membership of Iraq
Videos:
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak
Chair of the Board of Governors Nadia Calviño
Transcript of President's press conference
PDF format / 0.24 MBOur 2019 Annual Meeting was held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 08-09 May. The theme of the EBRD 2019 Business Forum was "Connecting Economies for Stronger Growth".
News stories:
EBRD shareholders overwhelmingly back start of preparations for ambitious five-year work programme
Integration key to delivering sustained economic growth in Western Balkans, says EBRD President
'Doing more and more to build stronger and more vibrant economies'
EBRD launches new good governance policies
Fast-growing EBRD Green Cities signs up its 25th city
Economic growth seen slowing in EBRD regions in 2019
EBRD finances next step of Corridor Vc with €210 million
#EBRDwb photo competition: winner announced
EBRD aiming for record investments of over €10 billion in 2019
EBRD Sarajevo meeting to highlight Western Balkans investment opportunities
EBRD 2019 Annual Meeting and Business Forum in Sarajevo to be carbon neutral
#EBRDmore: doing more in the Western Balkans
The Visionaries: the small businesses changing the Western Balkans
Transcript of President's press conference
PDF format / 0.24 MBOur 2018 Annual Meeting was held on the shores of the Dead Sea, Jordan from 9-10 May.
EBRD expects to step up investments in support of 2030 development agenda
The theme of the EBRD 2018 Business Forum was 'Energising Economies'.
News stories:
EBRD holds landmark Annual Meeting in Jordan
King Abdullah II's speech to the Board of Governors
Sir Suma Chakrabarti's speech to the Board of Governors
EBRD revises up 2018 economic forecasts as broad-based recovery continues
Thinking about the world in 2018
EBRD honours clients for outstanding sustainability work
EBRD and Jordan to step up infrastructure development
Our 2017 Annual Meeting was held in Nicosia, Cyprus from 9-11 May.
EBRD unveils programme for 2017 Annual Meeting in Cyprus
The theme of the EBRD 2017 Business Forum was ‘Targeting Green and Inclusive Growth. Meeting Regional and Global Challenges'.
Discussion panels on 9 May:
Making Green Growth Work for Women
Discussion panels on 10 May:
Competitiveness in the 21st Century
How Important is Trust for the Functioning of Institutions?
Integrating Eastern Europe’s Regional Gas Markets
Discussion panels on 11 May:
The Journey to Green Growth… Seeking Solutions to the Challenges