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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

  • 238 Projects supported
  • € 27.7 bn Estimated investments
  • € 3 bn Grants awarded
  • € 7.8 bn Loans leveraged

PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORT*

  • € 4.2 bn Support to private sector (*as of December 2021)
  • image € 587 m Financing available for SMEs
  • image € 360 bn Sub-loan investments
  • image € 3 bn On-lent to final beneficiaries
  • image € 217.7 m Intermediated and direct financing to SMEs and households

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

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€ 3 bn Commited funds

€ 9 bn Funding under EIP

eib logo

€ 1.3 bn Grants as Lead IFI

€ 3.2 bn Loans signed

ebrd logo

€ 1.2 bn Grants as Lead IFI

€ 2.4 bn Loans signed

ceb

€ 81 m Grants as Lead IFI

€ 610.7 m Loans signed

kfw

€ 397.5 m Grants as Lead IFI

€ 1.1 bn Loans signed

€ 24 m Grants as Lead IFI

€ 424.3 m Loans signed

AFD

€ 2.1 m Grants as Lead IFI

€ 41.3 m Estimated loans

€ 19.5 m Grants as Lead IFI

€ 150 m Estimated loans

EIF was welcomed as a partner financial organisation with the effectiveness of the WBIF Rules of Procedure in February 2022.

Bilateral Donor Contributions as of 5 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
€ 5.3 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

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Publications

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WBIF Sustainable Transport
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28-02-2023

WBIF Sustainable Transport

WBIF Sustainable Transport Factsheet (last updated February 2023)

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Economic and Investment Plan: Endorsed Flagship Investments 2020-2022
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01-03-2023

Economic and Investment Plan: Endorsed Flagship Investments 2020-2022

Booklet on flagship investments endorsed under the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans in 202...

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WBIF Private Sector
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28-02-2023

WBIF Private Sector

WBIF Private Sector factsheet (last updated February 2023)

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Partner Financial Organisations

Western Balkans Partners