London — June 1, 2026 — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has unveiled its inaugural Economic Governance Strategy, a cornerstone of its new Strategic and Capital Framework for 2026–2030. The initiative places economic governance alongside the transition to a green economy and human capital as the Bank’s three priority areas.
The strategy aims to strengthen transparency, accountability, and fair competition across the economies where the EBRD invests. By focusing on systemic reforms, it seeks to foster competitive business environments, improve governance in public and private companies, and mobilize both domestic and foreign capital.
Melis Ekmen Tabojer, EBRD Managing Director for Policy, Strategy and Delivery, said the strategy will deliver tangible benefits: “It will help governments strengthen institutions, advance reforms and attract investment; support public‑sector clients in improving service delivery; and enable private‑sector clients to meet market standards and strengthen competitiveness.”
Three new operational elements will guide implementation: systematic screening of every investment for governance reform opportunities, Economic Governance Action Plans to translate reforms into project‑specific engagements, and Sector Reform Roadmaps to establish long‑term reform pathways across priority sectors.
The Bank will monitor progress through a Performance and Impact Monitoring Framework, combining quantitative and qualitative metrics, with results published annually in its Impact Report. The strategy follows a public consultation held earlier this year, reflecting input from stakeholders across member countries.
Since its establishment in 1991, the EBRD has invested more than €220 billion in economies spanning three continents. With this new strategy, the Bank aims to deepen its long‑term impact by embedding governance reforms into every aspect of its operations.
