Regional Investment Support

Targeting projects with a clear regional dimension that help socio-economic development in more than one IPA II beneficiary and address in particular investment needs related to:

  • Competitiveness of business
  • Connectivity between beneficiaries and EU countries
  • Environmental protection & climate change mitigation/adaptation.

The main instruments providing such support are:

  • Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF)
  • Western Balkan Enterprise Development and Innovation Facility (WB EDIF)
  • Green for Growth Fund
  • European Fund for Southeast Europe
  • Regional Housing Programme

Read more about Multi-country – financial assistance under IPA II and activity reports here.

Programs

WBIF - Western Balkans Investment Framework

Officially launched in 2009, the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) is a joint initiative of the European Commission, Council of Europe Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and European Investment Bank (EIB). It is an innovative financing initiative, bringing together grants and loans from the Commission, the partner international financial institutions and bilateral donors for infrastructure projects…

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WB EDIF - Western Balkan Enterprise Development and Innovation Facility

The Western Balkans Enterprise Development & Innovation Facility (WB EDIF), funded by the EU in 2012, aims at improving access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Western Balkans. By supporting SMEs and the infrastructure surrounding them, WB EDIF contributes to the overall growth and development of the Western Balkans economies themselves. WB EDIF brings together representatives from…

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Green for Growth Fund

The Green for Growth Fund is the first specialized fund to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy in Southeast Europe, including Turkey, as well as in the nearby Neighbourhood region and in the Middle East and North Africa. Initiated by the European Investment Bank and KfW Development Bank, GGF is an innovative public-private partnership established to reduce energy consumption and…

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European Fund for Southeast Europe

The European Fund for Southeast Europe provides sustainable funding to micro and small enterprises, helping them to grow, generate additional income, and create employment, as well as to low-income families, assisting them in the improvement of their housing conditions. Special focus is also placed on financing for agricultural businesses. EFSE was established in 2005 by German development bank KfW with…

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Last updated: April 17, 2024, 08:42