Youth in Business Programme

The EBRD’s Youth in Business programme helps SMEs owned or managed by youth in our countries of operations access know-how, business expertise, financing and other critical resources to surmount their challenges and unleash their full potential.

Main objective of the programme/policy

The Bank has a parallel Skills in Business credit facility with local banks, which aims to tackle the skills shortages and high employee turnover that hinder growth.

Specific objective of the programme/policy

The programme supports them with access to tailored advisory and financing that aims to help them develop new competencies, improve business performance and unlock new growth opportunities.