ISPA/SF Meeting Alain Pilloux & Gavin Anderson EBRD Brussels 2003

EBRD’s role after accession Transition is not over Much remains to be done Tackle key challenges Complement EIB and private sector Shareholders Countries

EBRD Approach Intensive relationship with managing authorities: office in each country Work with you on project preparation: build on ISPA track record Structure financing to suit project - sovereign or:  municipal non-sovereign financing  state-owned company non-sovereign financing  private sector  SME and small municipality financing through local banks TC to support project and institution-building

Typical project opportunities Water and wastewater treatment Other environmental projects National rail and road infrastructure Urban transport and development Structure/approach may vary, but common elements: Keep project preparation process well focussed and on track Add value through institution-building

Working with you on project development Your concerns include: Efficient project scope and design Critical path actions for development, financing, and implementation Co-ordinated decision-making Packaging small projects Timely availability of financing Our role Focusing the technical work Helping steer the consultants Working with EU colleagues Ensuring critical issues are addressed and timetable is met Facilitating project supervision and contract administration Timely provision of financing  Applying broad regional experience to issues on the ground, in capitals, and in Brussels.

How EBRD will work with you Intensive preparation work with project authorities Co-financing and implementation Project Authorities DialogueNational Co-ordinator Ministry of Finance Project selection EBRD role