{"id":1691779,"date":"2024-12-06T14:34:45","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T13:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webalkans.eu\/?p=1691779"},"modified":"2024-12-06T14:34:45","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T13:34:45","slug":"new-leadership-for-eib-in-the-western-balkans-a-step-towards-growth-and-eu-integration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webalkans.eu\/en\/news\/new-leadership-for-eib-in-the-western-balkans-a-step-towards-growth-and-eu-integration\/","title":{"rendered":"New Leadership for EIB in the Western Balkans: A Step Towards Growth and EU Integration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has named Damien Sorrell as the new Head of its Regional Hub for the Western Balkans. With this fresh leadership, the Bank is doubling down on its efforts to support the region\u2019s economic development, green transition, and progress towards joining the EU.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>From its base in Belgrade, the EIB\u2019s regional hub works closely with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia. Over the last decade, the Bank has invested more than \u20ac11 billion to help transform the region\u2014funding everything from safer transport routes to modern schools, hospitals, and renewable energy projects.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve built a strong presence on the ground, helping the Western Balkans prepare for EU membership with better infrastructure, greener energy, and stronger market connections,\u201d said EIB Vice-President Robert de Groot.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Damien Sorrell, who brings a wealth of international experience, is excited to take on the role. \u201cThe Western Balkans has enormous potential, and we\u2019re here to help unlock it\u2014whether it\u2019s creating opportunities for businesses, improving quality of life, or supporting their EU ambitions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This new chapter in EIB\u2019s work promises to deliver even greater impact as it partners with the Western Balkans to build a brighter, more connected future.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>About EIB Global<\/b><\/p>\n<p>EIB Global is the international arm of the European Investment Bank. It supports projects worldwide that align with EU goals, like green energy and sustainable growth. For more information about EIB Global\u2019s work in the Western Balkans, visit\u00a0<a id=\"LPlnk889194\" title=\"http:\/\/www.eib.org\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eib.org\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">www.eib.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has named Damien Sorrell as the new Head of its Regional Hub for the Western Balkans. 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