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Belarusian Bank for Small Business
Microfinance (Social)
Belarusian Bank for Small Business starts its operations in December 2008. Its mission is to focus on private sector SME (small and medium-sized enterprises) clients, which is a niche in this former Soviet Union country. Trade (50%) is the most active sector in the bank’s loan portfolio, with industry and transportation (26% respectively 14%) as next important sectors. Triodos Fair Share Fund has provided a loan to Belarusian Bank for Small Business.
KEY INDICATORS Belarusian Bank for Small Business at year-end 2012:
- number of loan clients: 871
- percentage female clients: 41%
- percentage rural clients: 0%
- average loan amount: EUR 17,251
- number of savings clients: 3,106
Microfinance
Whoever you are, and wherever you live in the world, you are likely to want permanent access to financial services. Microfinance banks play a crucial role providing access to finance to an increasing number of people living on low-incomes. We finance microfinance institutions because they help to build inclusive financial sectors, where the majority of people have access to financial services, leading to a sustainable basis for balanced social and economic development.
Surganova St 28
220012
minsk
Minsk
belarus
Republic of Belarusian