Getting Info:
- Key Documents/ Publications Desk
- Information Disclosure
- Business Information Center
- Resident Offices
- NGO & Outreach Office
- Annual Meetings
- Outside the EBRD
Key Documents/ Publications Desk
All documents that are made public, with the exception of full EIAs, should be available through the Publications Desk. Contact the desk for a list of what is available. A fee is charged for some publications while others are free of charge. However, the EBRD states that it reserves the right to charge for staff time and postage costs of supplying any information.
- EBRD Publications Desk
One Exchange Square
London EC2A 2JN, UK
Tel: +44 20 7338 7553
Fax: +44 20 7338 6102
Email: Order
Contact: Bryan Whitford
Information Disclosure
The EBRD website provides information on its lending by country, sector and specific project. Strategies and Policies webpage also includes sectoral policies, some internal procedures, Country Strategies and since 2007 – board meeting notes. The website is in English, German, French and Russian, however, most of the documents on the site are only available in English. Additional information and clarifications can be requested from the EBRD by using the online Information request form, by fax or mail.
EBRD Communications Department
One Exchange Square
London, EC2A 2JN,
United Kingdom
Fax: +44 207 338 6102
Requests should be specific and clear. The EBRD will not respond to anonymous requests. The Bank must either provide requested information or deny response altogether (on justified grounds) within 20 working days or maximum of 40 days in case of a delay. EBRD’s decision to deny information can be appealed through Secretary General within 30 working days after notification of such decision. Please consult EBRD Information Request Guide for additional information on requesting information, appeal process and contact addresses.
For more information, visit EBRD Public Information Policy page. Please note that the current Public Information Policy is under review and the revised policy is expected soon.
Business Information Center
Environmental Impact Assessment Statements are available at the Business Information Centre. You must give 24 hours notice if you want to view an EIA. The EIA cannot be taken away from the Business Information Centre and no photocopying facilities are provided. You can see the list of publicly available EIAs on the Business Information Centre page. http://www.ebrd.com/projects/eias/index.htm
More information on how to order a publication (EBRD website)
Resident Offices
Each of the countries in which the EBRD operates has a resident office. The resident offices keep full Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), EIA executive summaries and Project Summary Documents for projects that are located in that country as well as all publicly available publications, policies, and Environmental Procedures. Resident Office contact information (EBRD website)
NGO & Outreach Office
The EBRD’s NGO/Outreach Office is one of the main ways civil society organizations can engage with the Bank.
- One Exchange Square
London EC2A 2JN, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 20 7338 6868
Fax: +44 20 7338 6102
Email:
Annual Meetings
The Annual Meetings are another venue through which the public can engage with the EBRD. The 2006 Annual Meeting took place May 21-22 in London and the 2007 Annual Meeting will be May 20-21 in Kazan, Russia (EBRD Annual Meetings).
Outside the EBRD
Take advantage of additional resources to get an outside perspective on the EBRD:
Global Transparency Initiative (search under EBRD for important documents)
IFI Transparency Resource Documents on the EBRD
CEE Bankwatch's page on the EBRD
Externals
Connect to other networks working on these issues through the links below.
IFI Transparency Resource
Global Transparency Initiative
ARTICLE 19: Global Campaign for Free Expression
Transparency International