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Advancing the Modernization and Integration of Payment Systems in the Western Balkans
With support from the World Bank, the Western Balkan economies are making significant progress in aligning their national payment systems with EU standards as part of their accession goals.
EBRD Loans $4.4 M to KEP Trust for MSMEs in Kosovo with Focus on Rural, Women-led MSMEs
KEP Trust plans to on-lend the proceeds of the senior, unsecured loan to micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
IFC and Central Bank of Madagascar Partner to Strengthen Credit Reporting, Financial Inclusion
IFC and the Central Bank of Madagascar today announced a partnership to strengthen the country's public credit registry to improve credit reporting and increase access to finance for individuals and small businesses.
Reducing Climate Risks - AFC Assists Malagasy to Insure Themselves Against Income Losses
The overall program objective is to increase the productivity of the participating actors in the agricultural value chains particularly affected by climate change.
IFC and Ministry of Justice Join Hands to Improve Insolvency Laws in Kosovo, Boost Lending
The initiative, known as the Debt Resolution Project, is expected to create a safety net for businesses and investors, improving access to credit, especially for small and medium enterprises.
IFC and TEB Expand Partnership to Support Kosovo’s Women-Owned and Agribusiness SMEs
The facility has been provided under IFC’s Small Loan Guarantee Program (SLGP), a programmatic approach to risk-sharing that aims to strengthen the capacity of financial institutions to finance SMEs in low-income countries.