๐ Tender Overview
Project ID: 55938
Status: Exploratory
Location: Uzbekistan
Business Sector: Financial Institutions
Notice Type: Private
Approval Date:08 Oct 2025
Disclosure date: 26 Aug 2025
Project Description
The provision of a loan of up to US$ 70 million equivalent to Joint Stock Commercial Bank with Foreign Capital Hamkorbank (Hamkorbank) (MSME Loan IV). The proceeds will be used to finance eligible MSMEs in accordance with the standard requirements set in the Policy Statement for the Financial Intermediary Framework (FIF).
Project Objectives
The MSME Loan IV will enable Hamkorbank to maintain diversification of its funding base, extend duration of its liabilities and expand financing of MSMEs, with the focus on women-led businesses, at a multiple of the EBRD financing.
Transition Impact
ETI Score:
The project contributes to the objectives of the FIF, supporting the Competitive and Resilient transition qualities. FIF seeks to (i) foster MSME competitiveness by increasing availability of financing and (ii) contribute to the competitiveness of financial institutions by enabling innovation in strategy, products including non-financial services, processes and marketing related to MSME lending. By ensuring that banks have adequate underwriting and risk management practices in place, the FIF also seeks to encourage sustainable lending practices, supporting the resilience of the financial system.