1. Aleksandar Nikcevic, Principal Banker
EBRD – Transport & Energy in Serbia April, 2013
Aleksandar Nikcevic, Principal Banker

2. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
An international financial institution promoting transition to market economies by investing mainly in private sector development and entrepreneurship
Established in Headquartered in London, the Bank has 34 regional offices
Owned by 64 countries and 2 intergovernmental institutions (AAA rated)
Largest single investor in the region (34 countries from Central Europe to Central Asia): €80.9bn in more than 3,679 projects since 1991

3. EBRD in Serbia Country of operation since 2001
Total cumulative commitments of € 3.183bn as of April 2013
Private sector participates with 44% in total cumulative commitments
Total outstanding portfolio of € 2.346bn, comprised of 124 active operations
In 2012, invested € 270 million in 20 projects
In 2013, plan to invest € 300 million in 20 projects or more
Team of 22 people in Resident Office in Belgrade
Objectives: To promote a sound investment climate, good corporate governance and stronger institutions

4. Serbia: Commitments by sector
Cumulative commitments € 3,183 M

5. Transport Sector
Total Portfolio of € 823M (27%) in 10 projects: roads (€ 378M in 4 projects), railways (€ 412M in 5 projects), and air navigation (€ 33 M in 1 project)
Sovereign guaranteed
Emphasis on regional dimension and key transport routes, primarily Corridor X
Strong focus on policy dialogue & sector reform
Close co-operation with other IFIs (EIB, WB, EU)
Reliance on donor funds to support project preparation & implementation

6. Road Sector Projects
Road Recovery Project (2002) – € 76 million to finance a programme of rehabilitation on sections of Corridor X.
Belgrade to Novi Sad Motorway Project (2005) – € 72 million for financing rehabilitation and upgrading of the road from Belgrade to Novi Sad, together with the construction of a new Beska bridge.
Belgrade Highway and Bypass Project (2007) – € 80 million to finance rehabilitation of the highway through the City of Belgrade and construction of section A of the Belgrade Bypass.
K10 (2009) – € 150 million sovereign loan to finance road construction on Corridor X from Nis to Dimitrovgrad.

7. Railway Sector Projects
ZTP Reconstruction Project (2001) – € 57 M to finance labour restructuring, track machinery and the refurbishment of electric locomotives.
Rollingstock Project (2006) – € 60 M for the purchase of new freight wagons and a wheel lathe.
EMU Project (2009) – € 100 M for the purchase of Electrical Multiple Units to improve passenger service.
Corridor X Project (2010) – € 100 M for electric locomotives to improve service quality and for track rehabilitation to reduce bottlenecks on the network.
JSCSR Track Rehab (Jan 2012) – € 95 M for track rehabilitation and modernization of key sections along Corridor X including Belgrade-Rakovica-Resnik.

8. Primary objectives in the energy sector
Support sector reforms that enable energy sectors to function according to market principles (e.g. increased competition, market liberalization and private ownership)
Strengthen frameworks for regionalisation (trans-border transmission lines, energy trading)
Prioritise environmental, energy efficiency and renewable energy investments

9. Investing in Serbia’s power sector - 1
Total Portfolio of € 265 M (14%) in 5 projects
EPS I (2001) - € 39.6 M for the power sector reconstruction and upgrade.
EPS II (2003) - € 60 M for further reconstruction and modernisation of power system.
EPS Smart Metering (2010) - € 40 M for purchase and installation of smart electricity meters (together with € 40 million from EIB)

10. Investing in Serbia’s power sector
EPS Kolubara Environmental Improvement Project (2011) - € 80 M to fund the procurement of mining equipment as part of a project to establish a coal quality management system for the Kolubara mining basin.
EPS Small Hydro Power Plants (2011) – € 45 M for the rehabilitation of 15 small hydro power plants, together with the construction of 7 new small hydro power plants on existing dams.

11. Future projects
A vital role together with other IFIs in developing transport and energy infrastructure:
Transport Sector – Program of rehabilitation and upgrade of roads in Serbia, to be financed jointly by WB, EIB and EBRD (2013), and further development of railway network on Corridor X.
Energy Sector – Possible financing for major new investments in power generation, renewable energy, regional transmission links, and further support for power distribution modernisation.

12. Procurement
The EBRD's Procurement Policies and Rules are based on the fundamental principles of non-discrimination, fairness and transparency.
Dedicated in-team Procurement Specialist Unit to support infrastructure procurement and ensure competition.
Published information about procurement opportunities and contract awards:

13. Challenges and Opportunities
Project proposals are not at an adequate stage of project preparation
Implementation capacity is being fully utilized on existing projects, backlog is emerging
Opportunities:
Large investment needs in infrastructure sector
Increased emphasis on energy efficiency and renewables
Progress on PPPs
Potential to work with international sponsors on private sector transactions

14. EBRD in Serbia: Contact
Mr. Matteo Patrone, Director for Serbia
Belgrade Resident Office
Bulevar Dr Zorana Djindjica 64a
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