Brussels, 30/04/2014 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday 29 April, Greece and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed an agreement on EIB investment in the “Institution for Growth in Greece”, which provides short- and medium-term loans and capital to small businesses and promoters of small-scale infrastructure projects deemed necessary to boost the competitiveness of various areas of the Greek economy. German public bank KfW will provide €100 million and signed an agreement with Greece to this effect on 23 April. The Onassis Foundation will contribute €30 million. EIB President Werner Hoyer said: “This agreement underpins our strong commitment to Greece (…). As the EU bank, we are natural partners in the country's recovery efforts, for which we provide continuous and effective support”. (EL)