WB6 IIP
Western Balkans Six
Investment Incentives Platform
The Western Balkans Six Investment Incentive Platform is the first of its kind in the region, providing detailed information on available incentives in each of the WB6. It is one of the key measures under the Regional Investment Area, which is part of the Common Regional Market Action Plan 2021-2024.
Developed with input from Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) across the region, the platform includes both financial and non-financial incentives, categorized by type, sector, and target audience.
It provides comprehensive information for investors looking to invest in the WB6. As an evolving resource, the platform will be updated every six months to ensure it remains current and relevant.
Bank Guarantees to MSME Businesses in the Agricultural Sector (Green Window)
- Economy name
- Albania
- ID
- A49
- Incentive name
- Bank Guarantees to MSME Businesses in the Agricultural Sector (Green Window)
- Brief description
- The "Green Window for Bank Clients" by the Development Guarantee Foundation of Albania (ADGF) provides guarantees for MSME investments that reduce energy consumption or CO² emissions by at least 20%, with a maximum loan amount of €500,000, and requires a 50/50 risk-sharing basis between the bank and ADGF.
- Legal reference name
- he ADGF was set up in July 2015 as part of the EU framework of the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) to finance the "Program for Rural Credit Guarantee" in Albania. It also includes Financial agreements with the German Government via KfW Development Bank.
- Legal reference
law section / article - The ADGF was set up in July 2015 as part of the EU framework of the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) to finance the "Program for Rural Credit Guarantee" in Albania. It also includes Financial agreements with the German Government via KfW Development Bank.
- Incentive group
- Financial
- Incentive category
- Guarantee
- Economy-wide/Sector-specific
- Sector-specific
- Sector (Simplified)
- Agriculture
- Sector (NACE)
- A AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHING
- Size of firm that can use incentive
- Micro (1-9) & SMEs (10-249)
- Level at which incentive is available
- Economy-wide
- Ownership of firm that can use incentive
- Any
- Incentive location
- General
- Main objective of the incentive
- Green transition
- In case of grant, share of grant in investment (in %)
- Contact Info
- Street "Abdi Toptani" St., Drin Tower, 9th floor, No. 93, 1001, Tirana
- Weblink to Incentive information in English
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- Weblink to Incentive information in local language
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- Eligibility criteria
description -
The main criteria include:
- Projects must reduce energy consumption or CO² emissions by at least 20%.
- The maximum loan amount is €500,000.
- The guarantee involves a 50/50 risk-sharing basis between the bank and ADGF.
- Only MSMEs are eligible for this guarantee.
- Eligibility criteria
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- Awarding Authority (Name)
- Development Guarantee Foundation of Albania (ADGF)
- Application procedure + Weblink (where available)
- The application process involves submitting the necessary documentation and project proposal to a partner bank, which then assesses the application and forwards it to the ADGF for guarantee approval.
- Implementing Authority (Name)
- Development Guarantee Foundation of Albania (ADGF)