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EBRD Business Forum at the Twenty-Sixth Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors

Nicosia, Cyprus 9-11 May 2017

Targeting Green and Inclusive GrowthMeeting Regional and Global Challenges

Targeting Green and Inclusive Growth Meeting Regional and Global Challenges

2017 EBRD Annual Meeting & Business Forum

Welcome to Nicosia, Cyprus!Let me be the first to welcome you to Nicosia, capital of the Republic of Cyprus. This great city has been continuously inhabited for thousands of years and has been the capital of Cyprus since the 10th century. Through the ages, it has been settled by successive waves of peoples; it has been coveted by and has sometimes been part of many empires, its fate intertwined with the eastern Mediterranean and beyond.

Nicosia’s rich history will be the backdrop for three days of discussion and debate at the 2017 EBRD Annual Meeting & Business Forum. The past year has been witness to unexpected, daunting change and challenge in international politics and economic relations. Our discussions will address the international stage, yet with an eye to local concerns. The EBRD Business Forum will engage both of the island’s communities which together face a number of political and economic issues.

Over the past year, the Bank has taken a fresh look at its concept of transition and re-defined the qualities which make for a successful, modern, viable economy. Competitive, well-governed, green, inclusive, resilient, integrated – these are the six, broad descriptive qualities which have emerged and which will be the poles of discussion at the Business Forum. Through presentations,

Enzo Quattrociocche Secretary General

debates and professional analysis, we will bring together knowledgeable and engaging speakers to assess the global state of affairs while outlining prospects for growth and investment.

Successful investors know that business climate, confidence and investment are intimately related. At the 2017 Business Forum, you will be able to look at these all-important factors in greater detail at Investment Outlook sessions – a chance to learn more about investment prospects from policy-makers and business people in ten selected countries in which the EBRD invests.

The EBRD would like to express its gratitude to the Cypriot authorities for hosting the Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors & Business Forum in Nicosia. Cyprus’ natural beauty and heritage will be the backdrop for this very first Business Forum in the eastern Mediterranean. I am certain that you too will be fascinated by its people and culture, and attracted by its economic potential and investment prospects.

Annual Meeting of the EBRD Board of Governors 4

EBRD 2017 Business Forum 5

Discussion Panels 6

Host Country Investment Outlook Session 8

Investment Outlook Sessions 10

Forum Partners’ Sessions 11

Events by Invitation Only 12

Civil Society Programme 16

Networking Events 17

Venue Information 18

Networking Area 24

Information Stands 25

General Information 26

MyEBRD17 27

Carbon Neutral Initiative & EBRD Community Initiative 28

Acknowledgements 29

Schedule of Events 30

Programme of Events

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The Business Forum will provide an opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved, and on the many economic, social and political issues now facing our region.

The Forum will be presented in a new format with discussions reflecting on the six re-defined qualities of transition:

1 Competitive: Towards a market structure that ensures competition, with productive firms generating value, and the incentive for firms to compete and advance.

Discussion Panel: Competitiveness in the 21st Century.

2 Well-Governed: Towards authority, decision-making and accountability with quality and appropriate processes.

Discussion Panel: How Important is Trust for the Functioning of Institutions?

3 Green: Towards a “green”, environmentally sustainable market economy where economic decisions reflect the true, full value of resources.

Discussion Panel: The Journey to Green Growth... Seeking Solutions to the Challenges.

4 Inclusive: Towards an inclusive market economy that ensures equal economic opportunity for all population groups, with fair, full access to labour markets and finance. This year, we will look at the private sector as a facilitator of economic inclusion and greater gender equality.

Discussion Panels: A) The Private Sector as an Engine

for Economic Inclusion. B) Making Green Growth Work

for Women.

5 Resilient: Towards a resilient market economy that supports growth and avoids excessive volatility and lasting economic reversals; and towards policy predictability and sustainability in financial and economic structures.

Discussion Panel: Banking on Full Recovery? The Financial Sector Post-Crisis.

6 Integrated: Towards geographic integration of domestic and regional markets, an integrated market economy with the necessary policies, institutions and connectivity.

Discussion Panel: Integrating Eastern Europe’s Regional Gas Markets.

The overall theme of the Business Forum will be Targeting Green and Inclusive Growth – Meeting Regional and Global Challenges.

Twenty-Sixth Annual Meeting of the EBRD Board of Governors

EBRD 2017 Business Forum

Board of Governors’ sessions will take place on Wednesday 10 May and will be chaired by Mr Pierre Gramegna, EBRD Governor and Minister of Finance for Luxembourg.

The Opening Session of the Board of Governors, commencing at 09:00 and finishing at 10:00, will be open to all Annual Meeting participants and will feature addresses by HE Mr Nicos Anastasiades, President of the Republic of Cyprus; Mr Pierre Gramegna, Minister of Finance for Luxembourg and Chair of the Board of Governors; and Mr Suma Chakrabarti, EBRD President.

Those wishing to attend should be seated in the Zenon Kitievs A and B in the Filoxenia Conference Centre by 08:50

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Discussion PanelsTuesday 9 May 11:00 - 12:45Location: Reha Arar Event Room, Level 9, Merit Lefkoşa Hotel (north Nicosia)

MAKING GREEN GROWTH WORK FOR WOMENEconomic growth does not necessarily translate into greater gender equality. It may reinforce inequalities rather than reduce them, especially if the sectors driving green growth are those where women face significant barriers to entry. The international debate so far suggests that many of the drivers of transformation have the potential to narrow down existing gender gaps; at the same time the literature shows that women are already underrepresented in the occupations predicted to grow most strongly in the green sector. How can women best access the benefits of green growth? The panel discussion aims to analyse employment opportunities for women and men, and the challenges they face in the green economy, with a specific focus on the renewable energy sector, and how the private sector, governments and other stakeholders can support inclusive and gender responsive green growth.

A welcome breakfast will be served from 10:30 in the restaurant area next to the event room for all participants.

The discussion will be followed by an award ceremony for individuals and companies whose work contributes to the promotion of gender equality.

* Events in the Merit Lefkoşa Hotel are organised and funded by the EBRD.

Wednesday 10 May 10:15 - 11:45Location: Kerynia Event Room, Level -1, Filoxenia Conference Centre

INTEGRATING EASTERN EUROPE’S REGIONAL GAS MARKETSEastern Europe, a region traditionally under pressure from East and West, is pursuing numerous gas pipeline interconnectors between regional gas markets to enhance energy security and market efficiency. Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Romania and Turkey have

been vocal in pushing plans for creating national gas hubs. The process of creating a hub has, however, still to enter the phase of actual design and implementation.

The panel will examine what makes interconnectors and gas hubs economically impactful and which scenario for further gas market integration is most likely.

Wednesday 10 May 11:30 - 13:30Location: Halkos Event Room, Level -1, Filoxenia Conference Centre

HOW IMPORTANT IS TRUST FOR THE FUNCTIONING OF INSTITUTIONS?At its core, governance is about the quality of institutions and the processes they support. The EBRD’s countries of operations have a heritage of inefficient institutions, which citizens have learned to distrust. Making them more efficient, transparent and responsive should encourage trust and, in turn, further strengthen institutions.

However, this task has become more difficult as globalisation, bringing about a range of economic, technological, social and political changes, has sown doubt about the ability of institutions to respond to people’s needs and protect them from global challenges. This panel will look at the importance of trust for the functioning of institutions and will be followed by a launch event for EBRD’s Law in Transition journal.

Thursday 11 May 10:30 - 12:00Location: Halkos Event Room, Level -1, Filoxenia Conference Centre

COMPETITIVENESS IN THE 21ST CENTURYCompetitive markets are the foundation of capitalist economies and have traditionally been at the core of EBRD’s work. In the 21st century, technological progress and globalisation have brought about a new definition of markets and of competitiveness.

First, the qualitative change in the speed of innovation has transformed the very nature of competition. Production technologies and management practices have become easy to replicate.

Second, rapid change results in faster entry and exit and thus in a substantially shorter lifecycle for companies.

Third, reduced barriers to trade and network effects result in unprecedented economies of scale. Companies fiercely compete at the research and development (R&D) and innovation stage but, once the product is designed, the stronger competitor becomes an undisputed monopolist.

This discussion will explore the new nature of competition and how it has forced regulators to rethink the definitions of market boundaries, as well as the rules and incentives for innovation and competition.

Thursday 11 May 11:30 - 13:00Location: Kerynia Event Room, Level -1, Filoxenia Conference Centre

BANKING ON FULL RECOVERY? THE FINANCIAL SECTOR POST-CRISISNine years have passed since the eruption of the global financial crisis, but has the cocktail of remedies applied to safeguard financial stability led to a permanent hangover for banks? The panel will discuss the resilience and sustainability of the banking sector and the role that it can play in supporting long-term economic growth, while avoiding the volatility and excesses of the past.

Among the topics to be addressed are the lingering portfolios of Non-Performing Loans across much of the EBRD region, which is now the priority focus of the Vienna Initiative, and the challenges of the changed regulatory environment. Given the pressure on banks’ profitability and the growing relevance of “disruptive” technology in financial services, panellists will also consider whether bank business models need to be adapted to reflect different market dynamics and customer preferences.

Thursday 11 May 14:00 - 16.00Location: Jean Monnet Auditorium, Level 0, Filoxenia Press Centre

THE PRIVATE SECTOR AS AN ENGINE FOR ECONOMIC INCLUSIONNine out of ten jobs are created by the private

sector worldwide, making it a major force for economic growth and prosperity across the EBRD region. However, the demand for talent and skills often remains unmet by formal education systems. This leaves young people without the skills needed to compete for jobs and firms unable to fill open positions. The EBRD’s unique economic inclusion approach supports clients across a wide range of sectors to address this skills mismatch and so enhance equitable access to jobs and training.

To mark the launch of the EBRD’s first Economic Inclusion Strategy 2017–2021, this session will explore the critical role of the private sector in addressing inclusion challenges, in partnership with policy stakeholders, to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth.

Following the Panel Discussion there will be a Press Conference for the launch of the Economic Inclusion Strategy.

Thursday 11 May 14:00 - 16:00Location: Zenon Kitievs A, Level 0, Filoxenia Conference Centre

THE JOURNEY TO GREEN GROWTH… SEEKING SOLUTIONS TO THE CHALLENGESThis event, organised by EBRD’s Environment and Sustainability Department, begins with a dynamic presentation of the Bank’s impact as we launch the EBRD’s Sustainability Report 2016, highlighting the accomplishments of the Bank and its clients during the year.

A panel discussion then explores the concept of green growth and its relevance to EBRD’s countries of operations, the Bank’s role in promoting effective green and inclusive growth, and the solutions necessary to achieve positive sustainable development.

The event concludes with the 2017 EBRD Environmental and Social Awards ceremony which recognise achievements in four categories: Sustainable Energy; Climate Change Adaptation; Environmental and Social Best Practice; and Environmental and Social Innovation.

Awards ceremony sponsored by:


Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Attractive Investment Opportunities within a Secure Business EnvironmentIn an ever-changing and often turbulent global and regional environment, locating high-revenue investments in a secure environment is key to the investors’ mindset. The Host Country Investment Outlook Session will focus on attractive investment opportunities in Cyprus, in the context of the eastern Mediterranean region and will explore the challenges and opportunities across a range of sectors of interest to regional and global players.

Cyprus has a strategic position, a robust legal and tax framework and a talented, multilingual workforce, combining a high quality of life with the ease of doing business. All that and much more will be explored during the Host Country Investment Outlook session.

In his welcoming speech, the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Cyprus, EBRD Governor Mr Harris Georgiades, will provide a first glimpse of Cyprus as a secure and dynamic business destination in a number of traditional and emerging sectors, with great potential for investors and the economy alike.

Host Country Investment Outlook Session

A short speech will be delivered by EBRD President, Mr Suma Chakrabarti. Dr Zimarin, CEO of RCB will then make some short introductory notes.

The panellists will make brief interventions on various important sectors of the economy including, amongst others:

Mr Yiorgos Lakkotrypis, Minister of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism

Mr Mark O’Neil, President of Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd (CSM) and future CEO of the intended merger between CSM and Marlow Navigation

Mr Lapo Pistelli, Eni International Affairs Director

Mr Peter de Proft, Director General of the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA)

Dr Nikolaos Zamboglou, Founder of German Oncology Centre

This will be followed by an interactive discussion, coordinated by Mr Jonathan Charles, who is EBRD Managing Director, Communications and a former BBC news presenter and foreign correspondent.

MAIN HOST SPONSOR HOST RECEPTION PARTNER

HOST SUPPORTERS

Thursday 11 May 09:00 - 10:30 Location: Zenon Kitievs A, Level 0, Filoxenia Conference Centre

The authorities of the Republic of Cyprus would like to thank the following sponsors:

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Investment Outlook Sessions

Forum Partners’ Sessions

UNICREDIT SESSIONSocial Infrastructure in Emerging Economies. The Case for New Financing Instruments.

The discussion will discover how to expand the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model to social infrastructure projects (schools, hospitals, etc.) and will focus on new financial instruments for such projects in emerging economies, providing the audience with successful case studies.

RAIFFEISEN BANK INTERNATIONAL SESSION

Wednesday 10 May 14:00 - 15:00Location: Yiasemi Event Room, Level 0, Filoxenia Press Centre

Thursday 11 May 12:00 - 13:00Location: Yiasemi Event Room, Level 0, Filoxenia Press Centre

EUROBANK SESSIONShipping and Shipping Prospects in Cyprus

In a rapidly changing environment where the shipping industry is facing key challenges, but still maintains its key role in the global economy, we are planning to explore the opportunities that Cyprus is providing to the global transport industry and the way it facilitates the business needs of ship-owners and operators. Focus will be given on ease of doing business and one-stop shop services.

Thursday 11 May 14:30 - 15:30Location: Yiasemi Event Room, Level 0, Filoxenia Press Centre

JORDAN

Wednesday 10 May 10:15-11:15Location: Jean Monnet Auditorium, Level 0, Filoxenia Press Centre

GREECE

Wednesday 10 May 14:00-15:00Location: Kerynia Event Room, Level -1, Filoxenia Conference CentreReinvigorating Investment for Sustainable Growth

ROMANIA

Thursday 11 May 10:30-11:30Location: Yiasemi Event Room, Level 0, Filoxenia Press CentreThe Path to Dynamic Sustainable Growth

UKRAINE

Thursday 11 May 14:30-15:30Location: Halkos Event Room, Level -1, Filoxenia Conference CentreTime to Convert Reforms into Investments

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Wednesday 10 May 11:00-12:00Location: Yiasemi Event Room, Level 0, Filoxenia Press CentreImproving the Business Climate and Supporting Private Sector Development

MOLDOVA

Wednesday 10 May 14:00-15:00Location: Jean Monnet Auditorium, Level 0, Filoxenia Press CentreInvestment Opportunities of the Republic of Moldova

GEORGIA

Thursday 11 May 12:00-13:00Location: Jean Monnet Auditorium, Level 0, Filoxenia Press CentreFrom Challenges to Achievements

KAZAKHSTAN

Wednesday 10 May 12:00-13:00Location: Jean Monnet Auditorium, Level 0, Filoxenia Press CentreModernisation of Kazakhstan - New Investment in the Region

EGYPT

Thursday 11 May 10:30-11:30Location: Jean Monnet Auditorium, Level 0, Filoxenia Press CentreBusiness Environment: Achievements and Reforms

POLAND

Thursday 11 May 14:00-15:00Location: Kerynia Event Room, Level -1, Filoxenia Conference CentrePoland: Solid and Inclusive Growth


Events by Invitation only

EBRD Annual Donor MeetingThe EBRD’s partnerships with donors are a crucial component of the Bank’s work and business operations. In providing resources for technical cooperation and other grants or concessional instruments, donors help the Bank to deliver its transition mandate, while at the same time contributing to broader economic development outcomes. At this event, donors and the EBRD will discuss the results of their partnership as well as future challenges and reforms. The latest Donors and the EBRD report 2016 will also be launched online at ebrd.com and in print format.

Invitation only – enquiries to: Elisabeth McLeod [email protected]

How can Developing Local Currency and Capital Markets Strengthen Financial Resilience?The EBRD countries of operations suffer from under-developed local currency debt markets, often in combination with a high level of foreign currency borrowing. Both factors increase systemic risk. This was widely acknowledged by the G20 Presidency chaired by Germany in 2017, with this years’ focus on resilience, i.e. on creating common principles to improve countries’ ability to absorb economic shocks and develop better responses to long-term structural challenges.

Building resilience underpins the strategic objective of EBRD’s LC2 Initiative that aims to achieve more efficient and self-sustaining financial intermediation through broader use of local currency and the development of local capital markets.

The development of local currency and capital markets can, however, only be successful when public and private sectors, local authorities and market participants, work closely together. How can each contribute, and what is the role for International Financial Institutions?

We are bringing together a diverse panel of policy makers, along with representatives from the international community and the private sector to discuss the multiple roles that need to be played by the public and the private sector in building local currency markets, and how the wider international community can contribute to this challenge.

The event is open to all Annual Meeting participants. However, due to capacity restrictions at the event venue, contact Jacqueline Alexandre, [email protected], if you wish to attend.

Tuesday 9 May 09:00 - 12:00Location: Zenon Kitievs B, Level 0, Filoxenia Conference Centre

Tuesday 9 May 11:00 - 12:30 Location: Press Briefing Room, Filoxenia Press Centre

Tuesday 9 May 11:00 - 13:00 Location: Yiasemi Event Room, Level 0, Filoxenia Press Centre

Public Procurement: Is Open Competition Good for SMEs?The EBRD Legal Transition Programme and SME Finance and Development Group invite the EBRD Annual Meeting participants to engage in a discussion regarding small business access to public contracts.

A panel discussion: Public procurement: Is open competition good for SMEs?, will explore policy issues around facilitating SMEs participation in public tenders and providing small business with growth opportunities that arise from delivering contracts for municipalities and local government.

The event will also launch a research report describing policy dilemmas around engaging local small businesses in bidding for public contracts, and showcasing competitive online bidding systems in Cyprus, Italy and Ukraine that successfully created new business opportunities for local SMEs.

The event is open to all Annual Meeting participants. However, due to capacity restrictions at the event venue, contact Hannah Orpin, [email protected] if you wish to attend.

The panel will be followed by a lunch in the Networking Lunch Marquee from 13:00 - 14:00.


Trade Facilitation ProgrammeThe Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP) currently includes over 100 Issuing Banks in the EBRD region and more than 800 Confirming Banks worldwide. The event will give EBRD partner banks the opportunity to review and discuss industry challenges, pricing, limits and trade opportunities with key industry specialists, regulators and representatives from the World Trade Organization, the International Chamber of Commerce HQ and local National ICC Committees. It will also feature the highly popular award ceremony for ‘The Most Active EBRD TFP Banks’ and ‘The Best Transaction of 2016’.

Invitation only – enquiries to: Kamola Makhmudova [email protected] Anastasya Sarokina [email protected]

Small Business, Big Markets: Internationalisation and SMEsIn a world of global value chains and interconnected businesses, it is important to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – core to GDP creation and employment across the EBRD’s countries of operations – are not excluded from these opportunities. Internationalisation among SMEs can bring them higher rates of growth, innovation and employment, as well as greater resilience through diversification. In addition to looking to export, internationalisation captures a wide range of topics including import, foreign direct investment, domestic competitiveness, international subcontracting and the right/potential of businesses to compete in a fair space. While SMEs may perceive opportunities to expand internationally, they often face barriers to internationalisation, including lack of know-how about processes and procedures or market relationships, and lack of access to trade finance.

Events by Invitation only

EBRD Alumni ReceptionThe EBRD Alumni Association will hold a reception for former employees of the EBRD attending the Business Forum. This will be a chance to network, to re-connect with old friends and colleagues, and to meet members of management and senior staff.

Invitation only – enquiries to: [email protected]

Tuesday 9 May 14:00 - 19:00 Location: Zenon Kitievs A, Level 0, Filoxenia Conference Centre

Tuesday 9 May 15:30 - 17:00 Location: Reha Arar Event Room, Level 9, Merit Lefkoşa Hotel (north Nicosia)

This discussion will consider the challenges and opportunities for SMEs within global value chains and how SME stakeholders – international organisations, governments, business membership organisations and businesses – can play their part.

The event is open to all Annual Meeting participants. However, due to capacity restrictions at the event venue and security requirements for the crossing, please register for this event with Elisabeth McLeod [email protected], if you wish to attend.

* Events in the Merit Lefkoşa Hotel are organised and funded by the EBRD

Thursday 11 May 16:30 - 18:00 Location: Yiasemi Event Room, Level 0, Filoxenia Press Centre


This will be an occasion for civil society stakeholders to learn more about theBank and discuss issues of mutual interest regarding the EBRD’s policies and investment projects. The Programme will also feature multi-stakeholder roundtable sessions on the importance of economic development for sustainable reconciliation, the role of civil society in promoting transition resilience and the green economy transition.

Wednesday 10 May 11:00 - 12:30 Location: Elia Event Room, Level 0, Filoxenia Conference Centre

THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY IN PROMOTING TRANSITION RESILIENCEThe panel will look into the role of civil society in promoting transition resilience in the EBRD region. Transition is not a linear process and there have been setbacks and reversals along the way. A well-functioning market economy needs ‘shock absorbers’ that can ensure broad support for market institutions during a downturn. Civil society, operating in the space between the public and private sectors, can play an important part in this.

The Civil Society Programme will take place on 9-11 May and will provide an opportunity for dialogue between civil society and EBRD staff, senior management, the President and Board Directors.

“How can CSOs help to build and maintain constituencies in support of reform programmes and foster local ownership of transition reforms?”

Wednesday 10 May 14:30 - 16:00 Location: Elia Event Room, Level 0, Filoxenia Conference Centre

CIVIL SOCIETY AND GREEN CITIESThe discussion will focus on the role that civil society can play in promoting green economy practices in the context of the Paris Climate Accord and the Sustainable Development Goals. To overcome the challenge of low energy, resource efficiency and climate adaptation awareness, which many EBRD countries face, it is key for businesses and authorities to integrate sustainability into their core priorities and to promote community involvement, with CSOs representing a crucial link.

“How can CSOs, businesses and the public sector work together in an effective and innovative manner to deliver on shifting to sustainable practices and a greener future?”

Civil Society Programme

NETWORKING LUNCHAn opportunity for all participants to network while enjoying a buffet lunch.

RECEPTION FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS Gazing at the full moon’s reflection on the Mediterranean Sea from the imposing ancient Kourion amphitheatre, two unique voices – the internationally renowned Cypriot baritone Kyros Patsalides and the highly acclaimed soprano Zoe Nicolaidou – will take us on an unforgettable musical journey. The singers will be accompanied by 100 young artists on stage, members of the Youth Symphonic Orchestra of Cyprus and the Choir of the School of Music of Nicosia,

NETWORKING BREAKFASTAll participants are invited to enjoy a buffet breakfast. This will be followed by the Host Country Investment Outlook Session.

Networking Events

under the distinguished Cypriot conductor George Kountouris.

The unique acoustic quality of the theatre will echo to the sound of Carmen, Granada, Neapolitan serenades, The Barber of Seville, Viennese operettas, as well as music by Greek composers Mikis Theodorakis and Manos Hatzidakis. And no such event promoting the treasures of our cultural heritage would be complete without the inclusion of a few traditional – yet timeless – Cypriot songs.

Nowhere else in Cyprus could such an event be better realised than at the magnificent surroundings of this Greco-Roman theatre. Built in the 2nd century BC on the site of Kourion, one of the island’s most important city-kingdoms, the theatre’s archaeological remains are among the most impressive sights in Cyprus.

All participants are welcome to experience this remarkable musical performance in a place where history meets art.

Shuttle buses will be provided to transfer attendees from the Filoxenia Conference Centre to the Reception for All Participants including a return service to all hotels listed on page 22 in both Nicosia and Larnaca.

NETWORKING LUNCHAn opportunity for all participants to network while enjoying a buffet lunch.

Wednesday 10 May 13:00 - 14:00

Location: Networking Lunch Marquee, Filoxenia Conference Centre

Wednesday 10 May 18:30 - 20:30

Location: Archaeological Site of Kourion, Episkopi, Limassol

Thursday 11 May 13:00 - 14:00

Location: Networking Lunch Marquee, Filoxenia Conference Centre

Thursday 11 May 08:30 - 09:00

Location: Arcades, Level 0, Filoxenia Conference Centre


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Venue Information

CHATEAU STATUS*

Markou Drakou 12 NicosiaA symbolic ceremony part of the EBRD Community Initiative will take place at Chateau Status.

HOME FOR COOPERATION (H4C)*

28 Markou Drakou Street, Nicosia, 1102, CyprusPart of the Civil Society Programme will take place at the Home for Cooperation.* Chateau Status and the Home for

Cooperation are located in the buffer zone controlled by the UN.

MERIT LEFKOŞA HOTEL**

Bedrettin Demirel Caddesi, Lefkoşa (north Nicosia)Some events will take place at the Merit Lefkoşa Hotel.** Events in the Merit Lefkoşa Hotel and in

the Home for Cooperation are organised and funded by the EBRD.

Venues’ addresses /FILOXENIA CONFERENCE CENTREThrakis 17, 2112 Aglantzia-NicosiaMost EBRD 2017 Annual Meeting & Business Forum events will take place at the Filoxenia Conference Centre.

EVENT ROOMS ON LEVEL 0:• Elia Event Room• Zenon Kitievs A and B• Networking Area

(Pentadaktylos Room)

NETWORKING LUNCH MARQUEETurn left before entrance to the Filoxenia Conference Centre and follow the exterior path to the Networking Lunch Marquee.

Elia Event Room

Zenon Kitievs A

Zenon Kitievs B

To FiloxeniaPress Centre

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EBRD Information Desk 1 and Bag Distribution

EBRD Publications/Governors’ Statements

InternetCafé

MyEBRD

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Mobile Charging Station

Cloakroom

Governors’Statements

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Stair 1/Lift 1(to level -1 only)

Stair 3/Lift 2(to all levels)

Stair 4(to level 1 only – Fire Exit at Level -1)

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Filoxenia Staff Offices

PentadaktylosNetworking Area

First Aid Room

Lift 2

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Cyprus InvestmentPromotion Authority Stand

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CSO Team Office

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Exhibition Stands

CSO Facilities and Networking Area

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FILOXENIA CONFERENCE CENTRE LEVEL -1• Halkos Event Room• Kerynia Event Room

FILOXENIA HOTEL LEVEL 1 TO 3• Access via the Filoxenia Press Centre

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Transport

Nicosia hotelsFiloxenia Conference Centre to:

Location Distance (Km)

Est. travel time (min)

Hilton Cyprus Hotel 1.1 5

Hilton Park Hotel 6.7 20

Cleopatra Hotel 3.5 10

Castelli Hotel 3.7 12

Almond Business Suites Hotel 2.5 8

Larnaca hotelsFiloxenia Conference Centre to:

LocationDistance

(Km)Est. travel time (min)

Livadhiotis City Hotel 53 50

Sun Hall Hotel 53.5 50

Saint Elena Hotel 53.75 50

Sveltos Hotel 47 40

Rise Hotel 44.2 40

Princess Beach Hotel 48.5 45

Palm Beach Hotel 48.75 45

Lordos Beach Hotel 50.5 50

Sandy Beach Hotel 50.5 50

Golden Bay Hotel 50.5 40

Ciao Stellos Hotel 52 45

Note: City names may appear with a different spelling once in the Republic of Cyprus i.e. Larnaca/Larnaka, Paphos/Pafos, Limassol/Lemesos and Nicosia/Lefkosia

A shuttle bus service for Annual Meeting participants will be provided to and from airports and hotels as shown below, from hotels to the Filoxenia Conference Centre and for the Reception for All Participants. Timetables and routes will be made available at the airports on arrival and at hotels’ reception lobbies.

Events in the Merit Lefkoşa Hotel are organised and funded by the EBRD. A shuttle return service between the Filoxenia Conference Centre and the Merit Lefkoşa Hotel will be provided. Visit www.ebrd.com/am for further details. /


Networking AreaINFORMATION AND MEETING REQUESTSStaff at the Information Desks can advise on all aspects of the Annual Meeting and Business Forum. Contact details for official delegations or EBRD staff at the event can be found at the desks. Basic information about existing EBRD projects, and the financing of new projects across all of the Bank’s existing countries and sectors can also be found here. Staff at the Desks will endeavour to connect participants to the relevant person to discuss further.

Meeting rooms are available on request. If you would like to enquire about booking a meeting room during the Annual Meeting contact the information desk or email [email protected] Informal meetings can also be held in the Networking Area.

EBRD PUBLICATIONS DESKCollect your hard copy of EBRD’s corporate reports, browse the online versions or talk to our staff about other digital and print publications.

EBRD GOVERNORS’ STATEMENTS AND OFFICIAL DOCUMENTSDocuments (opening and closing statements and the order of speaking and other shareholder statements) can be accessed through the MyEBRD app and the event website at www.ebrd.com/am. The EBRD Governors’ Statements and Official Documents Desks are located in the Networking Area and outside Zenon Kitievs B on Level 0 of the Filoxenia Conference Centre.

Pentadaktylos RoomLevel 0, Filoxenia Conference Centre

INTERNET CAFÉ The Internet Café is located in the Networking Area.

Sponsored by Eurobank Cyprus

INTERACTIVE GUIDEAccess to all the information regarding events, speakers, floorplans, sponsors and more.

Sponsored by UniCredit

MyEBRD INFORMATION DESKVisit MyEBRD Information Desk to learn how to make the most out of the mobile-based application. Use the MyEBRD app to plan your time, view the event schedule and communicate with other participants during the Annual Meeting.

VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCEExperience a 360 degree video from within the Chernobyl Reactor 4 Sarcophagus, and the New Safe Confinement.

MOBILE CHARGING STATIONSRecharge your phone or tablet at any of the two charging stations provided.

Sponsored by Raiffeisen Bank International

FOLLOW US WITH #EBRDam

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Taipei ChinaSince the EBRD’s inception in 1991, the Taiwanese authorities and companies have enjoyed a long-standing relationship with the Bank. To date, the Taiwanese contribution to the Bank’s technical cooperation and co-financing programmes has amounted to US$ 180.5 million, while the Bank has consistently utilised Taiwanese expertise in key fields, including sustainable energy, ICT, intelligent transport, SME development, gender equality and women in business.

In 2011, the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) pledged US$ 80 million to the Green Energy Special Fund. Recently, a US$ 15 million contribution was made by TaiwanICDF to co-finance loans to SMEs in the agribusiness sector.

EBRD-Taiwanese cooperation continues to deepen, as the Bank continues to broaden its regions of operations and sectors of projects.

Evaluation DepartmentThe EBRD’s shareholders and management view effective evaluation as an essential contributor to improved institutional effectiveness. Analysis and recommendations produced by the independent Evaluation Department (EvD) have contributed to significant advances in numerous Bank programmes and processes in recent years. EvD’s objective performance analysis and ratings provide the Board of Directors and management with a key instrument of accountability and a source of evidence-based insights, lessons and recommendations with which to deepen effectiveness and impact. EvD provides a variety of analytical and training services for these purposes.

Information Stands

EvD’s information stand is an opportunity to meet an EvD staff member and learn more about the Department’s work and contributions. In addition to the 2015 Annual Evaluation Review, you will find material on recent EvD thematic evaluations, including on work with small businesses, use of subsidies, a first corporate evaluation on the EBRD’s experience with resident offices and a study on supply chains and backward linkages.

EBRD Small Business InitiativeA vibrant small and medium-sized enterprise sector is a vital ingredient for a healthy market economy. Through the Small Business Initiative, the EBRD provides a wide range of tools to support SMEs.

We extend credit lines to partner banks for on-lending to SMEs, as well as risk-sharing and co-financing with other financial institutions. We also offer tailored finance directly to dynamic enterprises across our region. In addition, the EBRD helps companies get business advice from consultants and industry advisers, improving their competitiveness and spurring growth. This is complemented with work on the policy level to strengthen the business environment for SMEs.

Come and find out more about what the EBRD is doing for SMEs in your country!


WiFi Access

General InformationSecurity

Security will be strictly enforced in all the Annual Meeting venues. To ensure the safety of all participants, security badges must be displayed at all times in the venues. Under no circumstances should your security badge be lent to another participant. At the venues’ entrances, participants will be required to pass through security checks and to have their belongings screened and, if necessary, searched.

Transport

A shuttle bus service for Annual Meeting participants will be provided to and from airports and hotels, from hotels to Filoxenia Conference Centre and for the Reception for All Participants. Timetables and routes will be made available at the airports on arrival and at hotels’ reception lobbies.

First Aid

The Cypriot Ministry of Health are providing medical cover at the Filoxenia Conference Centre. Medical staff will be available in Room G18, Level 0 behind Rooms Zenon Kitievs A and B. In the event of an emergency please contact staff at the Filoxenia Conference Centre who will summon medical staff.

WiFi Network Access

ACCESSIBILITY & ASSISTANCE

The EBRD aims to remove attitudinal and environmental barriers that create exclusion, undue effort separation or special treatment. This enables everyone – regardless of disability, age, gender or faith – to participate equally, confidently and independently with choice and dignity.

Accessibility

Step-free access is available from the main pedestrian access to the Filoxenia Conference Centre (FCC) through the internal security areas. Personnel with disability or impairment are advised to contact the EBRD Health and Safety Unit staff on arrival at the FCC to allow for a site-specific brief.

Assistance during the Annual Meeting

If you require assistance during the Annual Meeting please make Reception aware on arrival and we will develop a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan for you. Alternatively, if you would like to speak to somebody in advance please contact the EBRD. Tel: +44 (0)20 7338 6000 and ask to speak to a member of the Health and Safety Unit or email [email protected].

Press WiFi Network Access

Select network: EBRD AM GUEST Enter the password: AM2017NICOSIA

Select network: EBRD AM PRESS For password details visit the Press Information Desk at the Filoxenia Press Centre.

Further InformationGeneral enquiries

Office of the Secretary General – Annual Meetings, Protocol and Event Management Unit

T +44 (0)20 7338 7149 E [email protected]

Registration enquiries

EBRD Event Team

Grass Roots Linea, Harvest Crescent Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hants GU51 2UZ United Kingdom


Press enquiries and registration


Requests for EBRD publications

Communications Department


Civil society enquiries and registration


EBRD Headquarters

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development One Exchange Square London EC2A 2JN United Kingdom

MyEBRD17

To downloadSearch for MyEBRD17 in the Apple, Google Play or Blackberry World app store and install on to your mobile device.

To networkLog in to your account with your email address. If you have any queries, visit the MyEBRD stand in the networking area.

Use MyEBRD app to plan your time, view the event schedule and communicate with other participants during the Annual Meeting.


Preserving and improving the environment are central features of a modern, well-functioning market economy and therefore key goals of the transition process that the EBRD was set up to promote.

The EBRD launched the Green Economy Transition (GET) approach in 2015 to put investments that bring environmental benefits at the heart of the EBRD mandate.

The EBRD has been working to minimise the environmental impact of its annual meetings in recent years. For its 2016 event in London, the EBRD compensated for the environmental impact with offsets from the ‘Sena Hydro Power Plant’ (HPP) in Turkey.

This year, the EBRD will again endeavour to reduce the environmental impact of the Annual Meeting & Business Forum in Nicosia, Cyprus.

The EBRD Community Initiative was set up in September 2016 to promote philanthropic and charitable activities in countries where the Bank operates. The Community Initiative:

• supports staff fundraising efforts by matching their financial contributions to charities of their choice in countries where the Bank operates;

• provides targeted contributions to charitable and philanthropic projects in countries where the Bank operates on the occasion of the EBRD Annual Meetings.

This year, the EBRD Community Initiative will provide a targeted contribution to the charitable organisation PeacePlayers Cyprus (PPI-Cyprus), based in the buffer zone in Nicosia. By means of basketball tournaments and related training programmes, it enables 8 to 18 year old Turkish-Cypriot and Greek-Cypriot boys and girls to learn and play together, helping to reverse prejudices

Carbon Neutral Initiative

EBRD Community Initiativein segregated communities. The charity also promotes social inclusion and female empowerment, working with local schools and civil society organisations to engage parents and other members of local communities.

The donation by the EBRD Community Initiative will enable the PPI-Cyprus to increase the number of children involved in the initiative, build the relationship of trust and encourage them to act as “agents of change” in their local communities.

AcknowledgementsThe EBRD Business Forum would like to thank the following Forum Partners and organisations who have contributed to the success of the event:

Flagship Forum Partner

Major Forum Partners

Forum Partners

Media PartnersPremier Forum Newspaper

Special Event Partner

A symbolic ceremony open to all Annual Meeting participants will take place on:Tuesday 9 May 14:00 - 15:00

Location: Chateau Status* Markou Drakou 12 Nicosia

The efforts go beyond the mere compensation with offsets from clean energy projects. The Bank actively seeks to reduce the amount of waste. Examples include circulating electronic invitations and sharing information via mobile technologies. There is also a strong emphasis on waste recycling, reducing the use of plastic bottles by providing reusable flasks to all participants and sourcing environmentally friendly merchandise.

The EBRD would like to acknowledge First Climate consultancy for its support in making the EBRD 2017 Annual Meeting and Business Forum a Carbon Neutral event.

For further information about the Green Economy Transition approach visit: http://www.ebrd.com/what-we-do/get.html

* Chateau Status is located in the buffer zone controlled by the UN.


Tuesday 9 May

Schedule of Events

Key Time Location Event

09:00 - 12:00 Zenon Kitievs B, Level 0, Filoxenia CC EBRD Annual Donor Meeting

11:00 - 12:30Press Briefing Room, Level 0, Filoxenia Press Centre

How can Developing Local Currency and Capital Markets Strengthen Financial Resilience?

11:00 - 13:00Yiasemi Event Room, Level 0, Filoxenia Press Centre

Public Procurement: Is Open Competition Good for SMEs?

11:00 - 12:45Reha Arar Event Room, Level 9, Merit Lefkoşa Hotel (north Nicosia)

Making Green Growth Work for Women

14:00 - 19:00 Zenon Kitievs A, Level 0, Filoxenia CC Trade Facilitation Programme

15:30 - 17:00Reha Arar Event Room, Level 9, Merit Lefkoşa Hotel (north Nicosia)

Small Business, Big Markets: Internationalisation and SMEs

KeyInstitutional Events

Discussion Panels

Investment Outlook Sessions

Forum Partner Events

Civil Society Programme

Events by Invitation Only

Networking Events

Host Country Investment Outlook Session

Key Time Location Event

09:00 - 10:00 Zenon Kitievs A and B, Level 0, Filoxenia CC Board of Governors’ Opening Session

10:15 - 11:15Jean Monnet Auditorium, Level 0, Filoxenia Press Centre

Jordan Investment Outlook Session

10:15 - 11:45 Kerynia Event Room, Level -1, Filoxenia CC Integrating Eastern Europe’s Regional Gas Markets

11:00 - 16:00 Zenon Kitievs B, Level 0, Filoxenia CC Board of Governors’ Plenary Session


Bosnia and Herzegovina Investment Outlook Session

11:00 - 12:30 Elia Event Room, Level 0, Filoxenia CC

The Role of Civil Society in Promoting Transition Resilience

11:30 - 13:30 Halkos Event Room, Level -1, Filoxenia CC

How Important is Trust for the Functioning of Institutions?


Kazakhstan Investment Outlook Session

13:00 - 14:00 Networking Lunch Marquee Networking Lunch


Moldova Investment Outlook Session

14:00 - 15:00 Kerynia Event Room, Level -1, Filoxenia CC Greece Investment Outlook Session


Forum Partner Session: UniCreditSocial infrastructure in Emerging Economies. The Case for New Financing Instruments

14:30 - 16:00 Elia Event Room, Level 0, Filoxenia CC Civil Society and Green Cities

18:00 - 20:30 Archaeological Site of Kourion Reception for All Participants

Wednesday 10 MayKey Time Location Event

08:30 - 09:00 Arcades, Filoxenia CC Networking Breakfast

09:00 - 10:30 Zenon Kitievs A, Level 0, Filoxenia CC

Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Attractive Investment Opportunities within a Secure Business Environment


Romania Investment Outlook Session


Egypt Investment Outlook Session

10:30 - 12:00 Halkos Event Room, Level -1, Filoxenia CC Competitiveness in the 21st Century

10:30 - 13:00 Elia Event Room,Level 0, Filoxenia CC World Café Roundtables

11:30 - 13:00 Kerynia Event Room, Level -1, Filoxenia CC

Banking on Full Recovery? The Financial Sector Post-Crisis


Georgia Investment Outlook Session


Forum Partner Session: Raiffeisen Bank International

13:00 - 14:00 Networking Lunch Marquee Networking Lunch

14:00 - 15:00 Kerynia Event Room, Level -1, Filoxenia CC Poland Investment Outlook Session

14:00 - 16.00Jean Monnet Auditorium,Level 0, Filoxenia Press Centre

The Private Sector as an Engine for Economic Inclusion

14:00 - 16:00 Zenon Kitievs A, Level 0, Filoxenia CC

The Journey to Green Growth… Seeking Solutions to the Challenges

14:30 - 15:30 Halkos Event Room, Level -1, Filoxenia CC Ukraine Investment Outlook Session


Forum Partner Session: Eurobank Shipping and Shipping prospects in Cyprus


EBRD Alumni Reception

Thursday 11 May

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8–10 MAY 2018

2018 Annual Meeting and Business ForumWe look forward to welcoming you next year in Jordan

The EBRD Business Forum will bring together prominent investors, senior business executives and policy-makers from around the world for an extensive programme.

For information and regular updates:www.ebrd.com/am

• Challenging and insightful discussions

• Opportunities to exchange views with the people who make things happen across the EBRD region

• Investment Outlook Sessions

• Numerous networking occasions

• Associated Events

Programme to include:

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