The European Investment Bank (EIB), in partnership with Equity Bank, is supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya to access necessary financing to weather economic shocks. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has also launched a $4 billion platform to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in emerging markets. MSMEs are crucial for economic growth, comprising over 90% of firms and 70% of employment in these markets. Additionally, the European Investment Fund (EIF) has signed a €400 million securitisation deal with Banca Transilvania to boost lending to Romanian SMEs. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is promoting green investments in Egypt, providing 78 loans to SMEs for climate technologies. In India, MSMEs contributed a significant 29 percent share to the GDP in 2021. Access Bank Kenya is offering loans up to KES 2M to support business growth. Today is also World MSME Day, highlighting the importance of these enterprises in achieving global economic goals.
Happy Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day💲 To learn more about how local businesses contribute to the global economy and sustainable development, check out "Decent work and economic growth: Achieving #SDG8" with @UNUWIDER. 💹 Enroll today! https://t.co/t8nu0KA2r3 https://t.co/yCdP5KgtIE
Expanding access to finance for #MSMEs is essential to achieving the #SDGs. Learn about IFC’s new $4 billion financing platform to support small businesses in emerging markets. https://t.co/67KULhmIRL #MSMEDay https://t.co/BAaJvTE614
DYK: 48% of women entrepreneurs in the Kyrgyz Republic consider access to finance a major obstacle to opening and running a business. Learn how #MSME financing helped Nazgul Attokurova grow her business. https://t.co/J7n6N3nMBa #MSMEDay https://t.co/IGGGGIYWAF
Helping startups scale beyond borders is essential. @IFC_org’s long-term partnership with @flat6labs has shown that startups need more than funding – also mentorship & strategy. It’s exciting to hear how IFC’s VC partnerships support private sector development in Egypt & beyond. https://t.co/mr7IQO3OpO
#News in @savvyinv 📰 Central and Eastern Europe private equity investment levels Invest Europe’s CEE report shows a pick-up in divestments from 2022 lows, signalling increased confidence among trade buyers in the resilience and potential of companies built by private equity…
The EIF signs a €400m synthetic securitisation deal with @B_Transilvania, providing capital relief to BT while boosting new lending to Romanian SMEs. BT’s first securitisation deal will support jobs and the transition to a low-carbon economy in #Romania🇷🇴 https://t.co/vAhzeKCGrY https://t.co/KABDa6ag2f
Small businesses drive innovation and growth in Europe's economy 🚀 But to do so, they often need finance. On #MSMEday, explore our interactive map to see how the EIF is working to improve access to finance across the EU🔗 https://t.co/hMlhN6RSqw https://t.co/uX8PhGxPKD
Expanding access to finance for #MSMEs in emerging markets is central to IFC’s work. How do we work with partner financial institutions to reach small businesses in developing countries? Find out more here: https://t.co/QExFLVehBN #MSMEDay #FinancialInclusion https://t.co/N9eCKH60P9
Celebrating the innovation and resilience of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. #MSMEDay. #UnionBankOfIndia #GoodPeopleToBankWith https://t.co/DldxN2ePhb
🌏MSMEs are vital for economic growth in Asia Pacific, yet they often struggle to access the funding needed to thrive. Enhancing their access to financing is crucial to achieve sustainable growth and create jobs in emerging markets. 💼🚀 #IFCMSME #MSMEDay #FinancialInclusion https://t.co/yACv669J14
Today is World Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day! Access Bank Kenya [@AccessBankKenya] reminds you that you can secure business loans up to KES 2M to expand your working capital. Grow together with a partner you can trust! #MSMEs #Kenya #BusinessGrowth https://t.co/BfdlctJPtr
🚀 LAUNCHED TODAY 🚀 Our new member-only report shows that the long-term performance of European buyouts, growth capital, venture capital, and private infrastructure maintains its wide lead over public markets in 2023 📊📈 Find out more in our #PrivateEquityPerformance report… https://t.co/zOpbuww56W
🎉 Today we celebrate all micro-, small & medium-sized enterprises! 🇪🇺-funded #EDIHs bring together SMEs, public sector organisations & other relevant stakeholders while providing guidance on digital transformation and innovation. 📺 Learn more about EDIHs on today’s #MSMEDay
Fuelling the sector that backs the growth of Viksit Bharat! In our 5 years of existence, we've funded over 1,500 businesses, supercharging the MSME sector and building a stronger economy for our nation. #worldmsmeday #msme #founders #startupindia #viksitbharat #getvantage https://t.co/ySgIvQ0VYf
Thursday is the International Day for Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. Learn why these essential businesses are vital for achieving the #GlobalGoals, especially when it comes to economic growth & decent work for all. https://t.co/jWH3puRR1E #MSMEDay https://t.co/J3tMGBkECZ
We're promoting green investments in Egypt w/ @eu_near, @EIB, @AFD_France, and @theGCF, through our GEFF and Green Value Chain programmes. 78 loans provided to SMEs for climate technologies Supported clients in 15+ governorates Helped avoid 974k tonnes of CO2 emissions annually https://t.co/jcO41zjP2I
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (#MSMEs) are the lifeblood of emerging economies, particularly #India. #MSMEs contributed a significant Gross Value Added of 29 percent share to #India’s GDP in 2021: highlights Tenzin Karma https://t.co/LlyRn3yjuW
Invest Europe’s 2023 Central & Eastern Europe Private Equity Statistics shows that while #PrivateEquity investment declined in 2023, buyout value rose 40% to €979 million 📈 Find out more in our latest report: https://t.co/xmdyCzgK28 #CEE #PEinCEE #VentureCapital https://t.co/lpFOULH3tQ
Just published: EIB Group support for EU businesses 📊 See how our financing boosts SME and mid-cap growth, creating jobs across Europe 🌍💼 🔗 Dive into the full report here: https://t.co/WpXmXugsu0 https://t.co/LJA0lzzaoU
In emerging markets, #MSMEs are the engines of growth, comprising of more than 90% of all firms and 70% of total employment. Yet, these businesses face major barriers in accessing funding to grow and thrive. To help fill this gap, @IFC_org launched a $4B platform to support small… https://t.co/TtK13hMGhk
SP: The European Investment Bank, which is the EU bank, in partnership with Equity Bank is supporting SMEs in Kenya to access the finance they need to weather shocks. @EUinKenya @EU_Commission #GlobalGateway #TeamEurope #SMEs #EIB #EUinKenya #MSME https://t.co/nxnIyb7sGT