๐ Tender Overview
Project ID: 57813
Status: In Exploratory, Pending Final Review
Location: Serbia
Industry Sector: Financial Institutions
Notice Type: Private
Environmental Category: FI
Approval Date: 23 Sep 2026
Disclosure date: 19 Aug 2026
Project Description
Provision of a senior unsecured loan in the amount of up to โฌ2.5 million to Banca Intesa Beograd ("BIB"), for on-lending to eligible women-led SMEs in line with the criteria under Western Balkans Women in Business Programme Phase II ("WB WiBP II").
Project Objectives
The project will contribute to women's economic inclusion by supporting women-led SMEs' access to finance and business advisory services.
Transition Impact
ETI score: 68
The project contributes to the objectives of the WB WiBP II, supporting the Transition Impact qualities of Inclusive and Competitive. The project will contribute to women's economic inclusion by supporting women-led SMEs' access to finance and business advisory services, while demonstrating the business case for scaling-up lending to the women-led SME segment. Transition impact is also expected to derive from market expansion in line with the EBRD Financial Intermediaries Framework.
Client Information
BANCA INTESA AD BEOGRAD
Banca Intesa Belgrade ("BIB") is the largest bank in Serbia and is among the leading banks in both corporate and retail banking. As of 2Q26, BIB had a market share of 15.3% by total assets, 15.8% by net loans and 15.8% by deposits. BIB has consistently ranked among Serbia's most profitable banks over the years, driven by its strong economies of scale, well-diversified operations, and high efficiency. The bank has over 2,873 employees and a branch network of 134 offices across Serbia.
