Small Business Support

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of a dynamic market economy and the EBRD fosters entrepreneurship in its countries of operations not only through capital funding, but also by providing business expertise. 

The Enterprise Growth Programme (EGP) and Business Advisory Services (BAS), managed by the Small Business Support (SBS) team, are essential components of the EBRD transition toolkit. The two programmes promote good management in the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector in the EBRD region, by providing direct support to individual enterprises, helping them to grow their businesses. The SBS provides MSMEs with direct assistance from experienced business advisors and consultants, helping them to adapt to the demands of a market economy.