BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 11. The European
Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) maintained an active
investment portfolio in Kazakhstan totaling 2.736 billion euros as
of December 31, 2025, Trend reports via the EBRD.
The majority of the portfolio - 2.114 billion euros, or 77% - is
concentrated in sustainable infrastructure projects. The corporate
sector accounts for 411 million euros (15%), while financial
institutions represent 212 million euros, or 8% of the total.
The EBRD’s current portfolio comprises 125 active operations,
with the total value of operating assets in Kazakhstan reaching
1.843 billion euro.
Since its establishment in Kazakhstan in 1992, the Bank has
invested a cumulative 10.2 billion euro across 345 projects,
underscoring its long-standing commitment to the country’s
development.
In 2025, the EBRD signed 18 projects in Kazakhstan, with a
combined value of $452 million. Of this, more than 48% of the
Bank's lending was directed toward sustainable infrastructure,
while approximately 27% of annual investments were allocated to the
real economy via partner financial institutions.
These funds were channeled to regional banks and non-bank
financial institutions, aimed at extending credit to small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a particular focus on
businesses led by women and youth. Additionally, investments
supported initiatives dedicated to enhancing climate resilience and
improving resource efficiency.
