| Project Detail |
The EBRD is the Implementing Partner of the We-Finance Code’ in thirteen countries across Central Asia, the Western Balkans and SEMED. The W-Fi Code Programme covers activities along five different components, to be implemented over a 48 month period: - Component 1: Capacity building to national stakeholders, local banks and SDD SME aggregator/platform: This will support stakeholders with capacity-building activities that help reach the programme objectives, e.g., eco-system mapping, training, peer-learning, data infrastructure, etc. - Component 2: Programme coordination and administration: Hiring a programme coordinator in each region to develop an action plan, oversee implementation, coordinate stakeholders, etc. This component will also cover country visits for other staff. - Component 3: Membership in Partner Organisations: Financial support to regulators and PFIs to join relevant organisations such as the Alliance for Financial Inclusion, the Financial Alliance for Women, or Women’s World Banking. - Component 4: Programme Visibility: Awareness raising of the initiative, branded promotion material, event organisation, etc. - Component 5: Research and Learning: development of research or learning products that assess the efficacy of this policy programme. ** Submission 29/04/2025 New assignment approved for the use of funds for an HQ-based Programme Coordinator to oversee the Western Balkans implementation and the overall cross-regional programme coordination and administration. |
