Press releases

  • Dec
    2012
    28

    EFSE and Garanti Leasing sign EUR 25 million loan agreement to support micro and small enterprises in Turkey

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  • Dec
    2012
    20

    EFSE expands into Croatia – first investment to boost micro and small enterprise lending

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Events

  • Sep
    2012
    6

    Workshop: “Potential for Agricultural Finance in Ukraine”

    Kyiv, Ukraine, 6 September 2012

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  • May
    2012
    30

    EFSE Annual Meeting 2012

    Tbilisi, 30 May to 1 June

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Highlights
  • Deutsche Bank secures additional investments in the EFSE


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  • EFSE Annual Meeting 2012

    The Annual Meeting 2012 of the European Fund for Southeast Europe – EFSE – took place from 30 May to 1 June in Tbilisi, Georgia.
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  • EFSE Annual Report 2011

    Read the new EFSE Annual Report for an update of the past year 2011.
    Online version
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  • Second EFSE Advisory Group Meeting of the year 2011 in Vienna, Austria.


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  • Armenian Central Bank subsidiary SMBCS invests EUR 2 million in EFSE Armenia Local Currency Facility



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  • EFSE Annual Report 2010

    Read the new EFSE Annual Report for an update of the past year 2010.
    Online version
    PDF version



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About EFSE

EFSE provides sustainable funding to micro and small enterprises helping them to grow, generate additional income and to create employment, as well as to low-income families assisting them in the improvement of their housing conditions.

Videos

  • EFSE - A Success Story in
    Development Finance

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  • EFSE - A success story of microfinance investing in Southeast Europe

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  • Little school of banking -
    Nir and eir, Nks i eks

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  • Little school of banking -
    Macroeconomic indicators,
    Makroekonomski pokazatelji

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  • Little school of banking - Swift

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Success Stories

  • Cut out for success

    The story of Neđo Raković, Founder of a family-owned cypress tree and ornamental plant nursery, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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  • Cut out for success

    The story of Samir Talić, Founder and general manager of a sawmill, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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  • Weaving a pattern of success

    The story of Kornel Boldižar, Knitwear Manufacturer, Serbia

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  • Setting the stage for success

    The story of Saša Ivanović, Bojan Ivanović and Zorica Janjić, Founders of Skills Division, Serbia

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  • Evolving with new opportunities

    The story of Carolina Maimaş, Co-owner and manager of a family farm, Republic of Moldova

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  • A recipe for growth

    The story of Maria Angelica Marksteiner, Founder and owner of a bakery, Romania

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  • Committed to the land

    The story of Augustin Motintan, Dairy farmer, Romania

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  • Realising the potential

    The story of Giorgi Nikolaishvili, Founder and general manager of a maternity hospital, Georgia

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  • Adding value to the neighbourhood

    The story of Givi Shekiladze, Owner and manager of a convenience store, Georgia

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  • Strengthening fundamental values

    The story of Luda Gharibyan, Grocery store owner, Armenia

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  • Growing with the local market

    The story of Ina Melniciuc and Alexandru Gheletea, Furniture manufacturers, Moldova

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  • Building on a tradition of growth

    The story of Zoran and Goran Volf, Carbon and metal products manufacturers, Serbia

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  • Sustaining the momentum of growth

    The story of Galina Epuri, Owner of a wholesale bakery, Moldova

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  • Helping entrepreneurial dreams come true

    The story of Givi Gachechiladze, Owner of a metalworking company, Georgia

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  • Backing businesses with strong fundamentals

    The story of Zurab Tatrishvili, Wine grower, Georgia

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  • Providing a framework for prosperity

    The story of Joni Mamasakhlisi, Window frame manufacturer, Georgia

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  • Investing in education

    The story of Nagorka Govedarica, Owner of a childcare center, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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  • Reaping the benefits of hard work

    The story of Gennadiy Lysikov, Agricultural producer, Ukraine

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  • Sowing the seeds for a better future

    The story of Kadri Mane, Greenhouse operator, Albania

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  • Reflecting business success

    The story of the Jordanov family, Owner of a vegetable and fruit processing company,  FYR Macedonia

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Themes

Responsible Finance

Responsible finance has become an increasing concern in microfinance and traditional banking.

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Words from our Donors & Investors

  • Stefan Füle,
    European Commission

    Maintaining the course through dedicated and consistent support

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  • Dirk Niebel,
    German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development

    EFSE – a German development cooperation success story

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  • Dr. Norbert Kloppenburg,
    Member of the Executive Board of KfW Bankengruppe

    A source of stability in a challenging environment

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