European Bank Reports Record Investments in Middle East and North Africa for 2025

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced a historic investment level in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean region for 2025, totaling €2.8 billion across 65 projects in seven countries: Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, and the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Private Sector Investment Dominates

The report highlighted that approximately 70% of these investments were directed towards the private sector, positioning the region as the third-largest global recipient of EBRD investments, following €2.4 billion in 2024. The bank also successfully mobilized private investments reaching €747 million, a significant increase from €514 million the previous year, indicating a rise in investor confidence in the regional economies.

Focus on Sustainability and Governance

The EBRD reiterated its commitment to supporting strategic policies and technical cooperation in the beneficiary nations, emphasizing initiatives related to green transition, professional skill enhancement, corporate governance improvements for state-owned enterprises, competitiveness enhancement, and regulatory reforms across various sectors.

International Support and Key Nations

The bank's initiatives received backing from major international donors, including the European Union, the Green Climate Fund, and the Global Concessional Financing Facility, along with various bilateral and multilateral partners. Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Jordan were identified as the primary recipients of investments in the region for 2025, underscoring their crucial role in fostering regional economic development.