TNPSC Thervupettagam

EBRD - INDIA

March 10 , 2018 2325 days 900 0
  • India will become the 69th member of EBRD. The shareholders of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have given their approval for India's membership in the international financial institution.
  • After India becomes the 69th member of EBRD, Indian companies can undertake joint investments in regions in which the EBRD operates Reconstruction and Development work.
  • The decision is followed by Indian government’s application to seek the EBRD membership back in December 2017.

EBRD

  • EBRD is an international financial institution founded in 1991 and headquartered in London.
  • It is owned by 65 countries and two EU institutions, and US is the biggest shareholder.
  • Besides Europe, member countries of the EBRD are also from other continents
    • North America - Canada and US
    • Africa - Morocco
    • Asia - Japan, China, South Korea
  • EBRD's core operations pertain to private sector development in their countries of operation.
  • The minimum initial investment towards the membership of EBRD will be approximately one million Euros.
  • The EBRD is not to be confused with the European Investment Bank (EIB) which is owned by EU member states and used to support EU policy.

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