Subtitle
Germany
Programme description

Objective: To provide micro- and small enterprises with sustainable funding, helping them to grow and generate additional income; to create employment; to assist low-income families in improving their housing conditions.

Activities: EFSE operates through partner lending institutions (commercial banks, MFI, non-bank financial institutions, and leasing companies) in Southeast Europe & European Neighbourhood Region. These partners on-lend the funds to micro and small enterprises and to low-income households in a sustainable manner. The EFSE works cross-sectorally to transform and improve the financial infrastructure.

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Budget (mio €)
10
Region
Europe and Central Asia
Target group

Inclusive business ecosystem: Central banks, microfinance and banking associations, and debt advice centres

Implementation
KfW Development Bank
Start (year)
2005
Funding
KfW Development Bank