Council of Europe Development Bank

The social development bank for Europe

Why social infrastructure matters

Hospitals, schools, housing, clean water – investing more in this social infrastructure is essential for inclusive growth and improving people’s lives. How can multilateral development banks help? See our latest blog.

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CEB and Türkiye sign loans to strengthen earthquake resilience and sustainable mobility

The €280 million package includes continued support to the Istanbul Seismic Mitigation and Earthquake Preparedness Project (ISMEP) as well as additional financing for the Marmaray commuter rail line, a backbone of the city’s public transport network.

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70 years: Investing in people, for people

In our anniversary year, explore the key milestones, figures and stories and discover how we build a more resilient Europe.

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CEB approves six loans totalling €456 million

Spanning diverse sectors and beneficiary groups, the financing reflects the breadth of the CEB’s mission and its long-standing support for resilient, inclusive communities.

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CEB issues its first Social Inclusion Bond of 2026

A new GBP 750 million SIB brings total CEB issuances to €14.5 billion since 2017, financing schools, hospitals, affordable housing and MSMEs

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In focus

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    CEB 70th anniversary
    Investing in people, for people Read
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    CEB support to Ukraine since 2022 Read
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    CEB Award for Social Cohesion
    Latest news Read
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    MDBs: Delivering as a system
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Publications
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    Financing the care gap: How MDBs can help transform care for older persons
    Published: December 2025 Read
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    Interim financial report 2025
    Published: October 2025 Read
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    Social Infrastructure in Focus: The Role of MDBs
    Published: October 2025 Read
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    MDBs Comparison Report 2025
    Published: September 2025 Read

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