📋 Tender Overview
Project ID
56783
Status
Pending Approval
Location
Kosovo
Business Sector
Financial Institutions
Notice Type
Private
Environmental Category
FI
Approval Date
09 Sep 2025
Disclosure date
11 Sep 2025
Project Description
A senior unsecured loan of up to EUR 15 million under the Financial Intermediaries Framework (FIF) to NLB Pristina (NLBP) for on-lending to local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kosovo.
Project Objectives
The proceeds of the loan will be used for providing sub-loans to eligible SMEs in Kosovo in accordance with the FIF Policy Statement, thereby promoting entrepreneurship and fostering SME competitiveness by increasing availability of financing. In addition, NLBP will aim to allocate at least 50% of the proceeds of the loan for green subloans in accordance with the EBRD's Green Economy Transition (GET) eligibility criteria.
Transition Impact
ETI score: 60
The project contributes to the objectives of the FIF, supporting the Competitive and Resilient Transition Impact qualities:
Competitive: The project will contribute towards building a more competitive financial sector by enhancing NLBP's lending to privately-owned SMEs in Kosovo, with a focus on regional outreach and attraction of new clients.
Resilient: The project will contribute towards the resilience of the financial sector by ensuring prudent lending practices and adequate portfolio quality.
