Project Description
Provision of up to US$ 10 million (ECU 8.3 million) in small equity investments, convertible debt financing and direct bank-to-bank credit lines to privately owned banks in Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan.
The main objective of the operation is to support the development of the banking sectors in Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan.
Transition Impact
The operation will contribute to the transition of the Kyrgyz and Turkmen economies in two ways. First, it aims to support the banking sector through the combination of equity and debt financing and by promoting adherence to good standards of corporate governance, strengthening financial performance and ensuring financial discipline. Second, the framework will provide significant support to small and medium-sized enterprises in both Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan by providing access to medium and long-term credit, indirectly contributing to job creation.
The Client
Private banks in Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan.
EBRD Finance
This framework is a programme for the provision of up to US$ 10 million (ECU 8.3 million) in small equity investments, convertible debt financing and direct bank-to-bank credit lines to privately owned banks in Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan.
Project Cost
US$ 10 million (ECU 8.3 million).
Environmental Impact
Participating banks (PBs) in this operation will follow the EBRD's "Environmental Procedures for Local Banks". In implementing these procedures, the PBs will assess potential environmental issues associated with sub-projects, which are required to comply, at a minimum, with local / national health, safety, environmental and public consultation requirements.
Technical Cooperation
The level of technical cooperation required for each project will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Company Contact
Business opportunities
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Project Complaint Mechanism (PCM)
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