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Project Description
EBRD is considering a senior loan of up to €30 million to ProCredit Bank Serbia (PCBS) for on-lending to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Serbia.
Transition Impact
The project would increase the availability of medium-term funding for Serbian MSMEs, which are the main source of private sector employment and major contributors to the country’s economy.
With its outreach to the rural areas, PCBS is uniquely placed to provide much needed financing to the smallest regional businesses and to contribute to the development of the MSME lending in the country.
The Client
ProCredit Bank Serbia (“PCBS”) is a leading microfinance bank in Serbia operating through 61 branches and ranking 14th (out of 33 banks) by total assets, with a 2.4% market share. It is owned by ProCredit Holding (83.33%) and Commerzbank (16.67%).
EBRD Finance
Senior loan of up to €30 million.
Project Cost
Up to €30 million.
Environmental Impact
Categorised FI. PCBS will be required to comply with the EBRD’s Performance Requirements for FIs (specifically, PR2 and 9) and implement sub-projects in accordance with the Bank’s Environmental procedures for Small and Micro Loans. PCBS will also be required to submit annual environmental and social reports to the EBRD.
Technical Cooperation
None.
Company Contact
Jelena Grbic, ProCredit Bank a.d, Serbia
Telephone: +381 11 2077612
Email: j.grbic@procreditbank.rs
Business opportunities
For business opportunities or procurement, contact the client company.
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General enquiries
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Project Complaint Mechanism (PCM)
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Please visit the Project Complaint Mechanism page to find information about how to submit a complaint. The PCM Officer (pcm@ebrd.com) is available to answer any questions you may have regarding the submission of a complaint and criteria for registration and eligibility, in accordance with the PCM Rules of Procedure.
