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Who We Are

About the Western Balkans Investment Framework

About the Western Balkans Investment Framework

The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) is a joint initiative of the EU, financial institutions, bilateral donors and beneficiaries, aimed at enhancing harmonisation and cooperation in investments for the socio-economic development of the region and contributing to the European perspective of the Western Balkans. 

Due to its collaborative nature in line with the 'Team Europe' approach, the WBIF is the main vehicle for the implementation of the EU’s ambitious Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans.

PUBLIC SECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE

  • € 25.8 bn Estimated investments
  • € 3 bn Grants awarded
  • € 7.8 bn Loans leveraged

PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORT

  • € 4.2 bn Support to private sector
  • image € 529 m Financing available for SMEs
  • image € 417 bn Sub-loan investments
  • image € 3.2 bn On-lent to final beneficiaries

Latest WBIF News

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WBIF 2nd Strategic and 3rd Operational Board Meetings
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23-06-2022

WBIF 2nd Strategic and 3rd Operational Board Meetings

On 21 and 22 June, the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) held its 2nd Strategic Board and 3rd Operat...

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33rd WBIF Project Financiers’ Group Meeting (PFG) 18-19 May 2022
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20-05-2022

33rd WBIF Project Financiers’ Group Meeting (PFG) 18-19 May 2022

On 18 and 19 May 2022, the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) held its 33rd Project Financiers’ Group...

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European Commission launches €3.2 billion investment package in the Western Balkans
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25-02-2022

European Commission launches €3.2 billion investment package in the Western Balkans

Today, the European Commission has unveiled a substantial €3.2 billion investment package to support 21 transp...

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Partner Organisations

ec logo

€ 3 bn Commited funds

€ 9 bn Funding under EIP

eib logo

€ 1.3 bn Grants as Lead IFI

€ 3.2 bn Signed loans

ebrd logo

€ 1.2 bn Grants as Lead IFI

€ 2.4 bn Signed loans

ceb

€ 81 m Grants as Lead IFI

€ 611 m Signed loans

kfw

€ 398 m Grants as Lead IFI

€ 1.1 bn Signed loans

€ 24 m Grants as Lead IFI

€ 424 m Signed loans

AFD

€ 2 m Grants as Lead IFI

€ 41 m Estimated loans

€ 19.5 m Grants as Lead IFI

€ 150 m Estimated loans

€ 348.5 m Grants as Lead IFI

EIF and IFC were welcomed as partner financial organsations with effectiveness of the WBIF Rules of Procedure in February 2022

Bilateral Donor Contributions as of 31 December 2022

Western Balkans Beneficiaries



WBIF grants Estimated investments
Albania
Albania
€ 355.6 m
€ 3.2 bn
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
€ 736 m
€ 5.7 bn 
Kosovo
Kosovo
€ 297 m
€ 2 bn 
Montenegro
Montenegro
€ 219.4 m
€ 1.9 bn 
North Macedonia
North Macedonia
€ 462.4 m
€ 2.6 bn 
Serbia
Serbia
€ 714.6 m
€ 8.5 bn

WBIF Videos

Publications

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WBIF Bilateral Donors Factsheet
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18-10-2023

WBIF Bilateral Donors Factsheet

WBIF Bilateral Donors factsheet (last updated in October 2023).

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WBIF Newsletter July 2023
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19-07-2023

WBIF Newsletter July 2023

WBIF Newsletter July 2023

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From Plan to Action - WBIF Key Achievements 2022
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30-06-2023

From Plan to Action - WBIF Key Achievements 2022

WBIF key achievements in 2022 on advancing the implementation of the Economic and Investment Plan for the West...

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Partner Financial Organisations

Western Balkans Partners