News — The EDB Fund for Digital Initiatives

Chairman of the Management Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), Nikolay Podguzov, delivered a lecture on September 25 at Peking University at the invitation of the Institute of New Structural Economics. His speech was devoted to the role and future of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), which invest around 200 billion US dollars annually into the global economy.

Vera Barkatina, Manager of the Technical Assistance Fund at the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), spoke at the United Nations Development Programme in Uzbekistan’s plenary session titled Advancing Human Capital and Inclusive Growth in the Digital Era. The session took place at the 3rd International Forum “Road to Prosperity,” organised under the patronage of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on 17–18 September in Namangan, Uzbekistan. The event brought together representatives of governments, international organisations and financial institutions from Eurasian countries.

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has obtained Observer status on the Coordination Committee (CC) of the Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (MCDF), marking a significant step in enhancing multilateral cooperation for sustainable infrastructure development across its member states.

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and ORTA ASYA Investment Holding have announced the launch of a strategic partnership to jointly implement large-scale hydropower projects in Kyrgyzstan.

The EDB proposes eight measures to strengthen the investment impact of international financial institutions in the region.

In a significant step towards enhancing regional economic integration, the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and the Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) co-hosted a webinar on September 10, 2025, marking the first collaborative initiative between the two institutions. This strategic engagement aims to deepen economic and financial ties between India and the Central Asian region, focusing on promoting greater cooperation in trade, investment, and development finance.

Construction of a new power unit has begun at Karaganda CHPP-3. The project will create additional electricity and heat supply resources for the region. The project is being implemented in strategic partnership with the Eurasian Development Bank