Insights

The European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) facilitated loans to support women-led MSMEs in Bosnia and Herzegovina through its investees. 
 

Romania’s agricultural sector employs over 20% of the country’s labor force and is a critical source of income and economic activity rurally. The sector faces significant threats from changing temperatures and extreme weather events, caused by the climate crisis.

"When people wear our embroidery, it’s more than fashion. It’s a piece of Ukraine,” says Natalia Yarish, founder, and the driving force behind SVARGA. Her brand is making waves by transforming traditional Ukrainian embroidery into a global statement.

In the Western Balkans, a region highly affected by environmental degradation, social inequality, demographic decline, and other development challenges, the financial sector and businesses are facing a wake-up call. For them, ESG is no longer a question of ethics or corporate social responsibility alone; it is a question of business survival.