Green Gateway – Technical Assistance Program for Greening Financial Systems

Background and objectives

Launched in January 2023, the EIB's Green Financial Systems (GFS) programme aims to build climate-resilient financial systems and accelerate green investments. Deployed in nine countries (Georgia, Armenia, North Macedonia, Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, Rwanda, Nigeria, and Tanzania), it supports:

• the creation of a favorable regulatory framework,

• the integration of climate risk management,

• the structuring of green loan portfolios,

• the development of sustainable financial products.

Two-pronged approach

1. Section I – Regulators and Supervisors

   • Regulatory diagnosis : mapping of current requirements and gaps in relation to green loan standards.

   • Capacity building : workshops and training for central bank and supervisory authority teams to develop green guidelines.

   • Co-design of processes : drafting of standard procedures for the assessment and consideration of climate risks.

2. Section II – Financial Institutions

   • Portfolio assessment : analysis of current lending practices and definition of “green lending” criteria.

   • Green Product Design : Development of climate-linked loan models and debt instruments.

   • Operational implementation : practical guides, documentation templates and training of sales teams.

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Methodology and deliverables

• Field diagnosis : interviews with regulators, supervisors and bank managers, literature review and international benchmark.

• Participatory workshops : country-specific sessions to co-construct regulatory frameworks and internal processes (25 hours of collaborative work per country).

• Green Toolkit : Procedure manuals, climate risk assessment checklists, green loan documentation templates.

• Deployment Roadmap : Detailed 18-month plan with milestones, responsibilities and key indicators (KPIs) to track program progress.

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Impacts and perspectives

• + 30% of green loan projects initiated in partner banks six months after training.

• Adoption of 3 national guidelines for green financing in three pilot countries (Morocco, Kenya, Nigeria).

• Creation of two green guarantee funds , mobilizing more than €500 million in public and private funding.

• Development of a regional network of centers of excellence responsible for disseminating good practices and organizing annual “Green Finance” forums.

  
  

Through this program, the EIB and BBA are laying the foundations for a financial sector capable of financing the climate transition, while providing local authorities and institutions with the tools and skills needed to sustain this momentum.