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Roma Entrepreneurship Development Initiative, REDI

  • Approval date

    10 June 2021

  • Borrower

    REDI Economic Development SA

  • Country

    Luxembourg

  • Loan size

    € 3 000 000

  • Line of action

    Inclusive growth
    Support for vulnerable groups

  • Status

    In progress

A Programme loan to improve access to funding for entrepreneurs in Roma communities in Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Romania and Serbia. The project aims to enhance economic activity in and beyond Roma communities, support employment and creation of job opportunities, build self-reliance and encourage commercial links between the Roma and the usual market networks.

Final beneficiaries: Roma Entrepreneurs, Non-Roma Entrepreneurs active in Roma communities, Roma-owned MSMEs and MSMEs with Roma employees in Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia and North Macedonia.