The neglect by international financial institutions of the Western Balkans sustainable energy potential will cost the region's public heavily for years to come. Figures collected in a new study illustrate how the different international lenders perform in the region.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development boasts of having invested 10 billion euros in sustainable energy since 2006. A closer look reveals that although the bank's efforts deserve recognition, several investments make a mockery of 'sustainability'.