Pristina, July 21, 2025 – KEP Trust, one of Kosovo’s leading microfinance institutions, has signed a financing agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for a €6 million loan—part of a €15 million approved facility—aimed at fostering sustainable economic development in Kosovo.
The first installment, amounting to €6 million, will be disbursed in July 2025. Of the total funding, 50% is allocated to support climate finance projects including Climate Smart Agriculture, while 25% is dedicated to women-owned businesses.
In addition to financial support, the agreement includes technical assistance for KEP Trust staff through training in sustainable agriculture practices and the empowerment of women entrepreneurs, ensuring a comprehensive long-term impact.
“This investment marks an important step in advancing economic empowerment through inclusive and sustainable finance,” said Adrian Alo, Chief Financial Officer at KEP Trust. “Together with IFC, we aim to unlock opportunities for businesses, support green financing, and contribute to sustainable economic development in Kosovo.”
“This investment will expand access to finance for micro and small enterprises, particularly in the agriculture sector,” said Etleva Koka, IFC Financial Institutions Group Manager. “With half of the loans targeting climate-smart agriculture and a quarter directed to women borrowers, we aim to boost the competitiveness of Kosovo’s microfinance market and support inclusive, sustainable growth.”
With this agreement, IFC continues to be one of KEP’s key financial partners, both in terms of investment volume and in advancing the institution’s mission for social and economic development.
