Baku: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has reported a slight increase in its investment portfolio in Azerbaijan, with the current loan portfolio reaching £898 million as of February 28. This marks a 0.3% increase, which translates to an additional £3 million over the previous month.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the EBRD’s portfolio comprises 36 active projects, with a significant portion dedicated to sustainable infrastructure. Specifically, 90% of the investments, amounting to £806 million, are allocated to sustainable infrastructure projects. The remaining portfolio is distributed with 7% (£62 million) invested in industry, commerce, and agribusiness, and 3% (£30 million) in financial institutions. Despite the overall growth, the operational assets of the bank in the country saw a decline of 3.2%, dropping to £705 million. Conversely, the value of EBRD’s operational assets increased by 1.3% to £695 million.
To date, the EBRD has invested a total of £3.629 billion across 202 projects in Azerbaijan, with 93% (£3.375 billion) of this amount already utilized by borrowers. The private sector holds a 40% share of the total portfolio. In a previous initiative in 2025, the EBRD allocated £81 million to 10 projects in the country, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to fostering economic development in Azerbaijan.