As stated by the EIB, the project consists in a Structural Programme Loan supporting the 2021-2027 selected operational programmes and priorities from the Partnership Agreement of the Republic of Cyprus.

The aim is supporting key EU priorities such as the green and digital transition and contributing to develop a competitive, innovative and export-oriented growth model for the country. The results of such investments under these priorities will include i.a. reduced emissions, increased adaptability to climate change, the protection of biodiversity and the environment. Socially, the investments target socio-economic inclusion of marginalised groups, active inclusion, equality of access to services etc. In addition, the Just Transition investments will foster solidarity in the drive towards climate neutrality, enabling Cyprus to address the social, employment, economic and environmental impacts of achieving the Union's 2030 energy and climate targets and the transition to a climate-neutral economy of the Union by 2050 under the Paris Agreement.

The programme loan will support, through national contribution co-financing, priority multisector investments of the EU Cohesion Policy Funds Operational Programme THALIA for the 2021-2027 programming period (OP), prepared under the Cypriot Partnership Agreement. The OP is a multi-annual, multi-fund, development plan, which defines the strategy for the utilisation of the resources allocated to Cyprus through the Cohesion Policy Funds in the period 2021-2027.

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