The social development bank for Europe

Driving growth in rural areas in Albania

  • Approval date

    5 April 2025

  • Borrower

    FED Invest SCA

  • Country

    Albania

  • Loan size

    € 10 000 000

  • Line of action

    Supporting Jobs and Economic and Financial Inclusion

  • Status

    In progress

A Programme loan to support job creation and to enhance social cohesion in Albania by facilitating access to financial resources for microbusinesses and individuals, with limited or no access to the traditional banking system. The CEB loan will partially finance the Borrower’s microfinance activities, with a focus on rural areas.

Final beneficiaries: Microentrepreneurs, microenterprises, including women entrepreneurs, and small farmers living in rural communities throughout Albania.