World Bank Europe and Central Asia

How is the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) helping businesses like Alketa's food distribution company in Albania? She now spends 2,500 euros a month less on cross-border payment costs—savings she used to hire two new employees: wrld.bg/tgz150Z4pV9

Central Asia's demand for electricity is expected to more than double by 2050. Discover how the @WorldBankGroup is investing to expand energy production and modernize aging grids across the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan: wrld.bg/Vucf50Z4pKI

For more than 60 years, @IFC_ECA has partnered with TSKB, Türkiye’s first privately owned development and investment bank and a pioneer in financing projects with strong environmental and social outcomes. Read the story: wrld.bg/lLcj50Z4gsh

State-owned enterprises in Europe and Central Asia hold large swaths of the market—sometimes making it harder for new businesses to grow. Read our latest Economic Update: wrld.bg/wSam50Z2Y5H

According to the latest projections, growth in the Western Balkans will be 2.8%, signaling slowing economies and geopolitical challenges. Read the full report: wrld.bg/Byx650Z2Y8M

Across Europe and Central Asia, countries have the potential for more trade and foreign direct investment—which could catapult their economic growth. Read the #TIDESofChange report to discover how: wrld.bg/ZmR550Z2Y4V

In Batken, Kyrgyz Republic, a project supported by @WBG_IDA helped rebuild and repair schools damaged after conflict, giving students a chance to learn again. Read the full story: wrld.bg/UYK550Z2YaN

After Aleyna took the required certification, she can now operate heavy machinery on the factory floor. That is what investing in people and training looks like. Through @IFC_ECA and TSKB, Akcoat is expanding opportunities for women in manufacturing: wrld.bg/HYcE50Z38TZ

At a bustling festival stall, Galina and her daughter Carolina offer jars of golden linden honey. On #BiodiversityDay, learn how Moldova is protecting their forests while boosting rural economies and creating jobs: wrld.bg/zcHA50Z2Yh6

📈 High unemployment 👴🏻 Rapidly aging populations ⬅️ Outmigration How can better mobilizing human capital help the Western Balkans overcome these challenges? Find out in the @WorldBankGroup's latest #WBRER report: wrld.bg/sSLA50Z2XVv

Through ARISE, the @WorldBankGroup has helped 10,000+ farmers across Ukraine access affordable credit for buying equipment, seeds, fertilizer, and more: wrld.bg/gHU050Z2QMp

The Electricity Sector Modernization and Sustainability Project is putting the Kyrgyz Republic on track to achieve 100% coverage of smart meters by 2027. Learn about how the @worldbankgroup is working towards an energy-secure future: wrld.bg/1wvW50Z2rtk

How is the @worldbankgroup helping Armenia improve care for people living with non-communicable diseases? 🔬 Purchasing essential equipment 💊 Expanding treatment options 👩🏻‍⚕️ Training staff to identify risks early Learn more: wrld.bg/FaAA50Z2rB7

📄 A @WBG_IDA-supported project in Kosovo has helped cut property registration times by 65%, helping entrepreneurs expand their businesses and create jobs. Learn how: wrld.bg/EVXg50Z2gpv

After years of growing her family hotel, Khanuma is now riding Uzbekistan's tourism boom — hiring more workers and expanding her business. Economic reforms supported by the @WorldBankGroup are making this possible. Learn more: wrld.bg/SFn750Z1Mkx

Expanding women's access to formal employment is key to boosting Türkiye's human capital and economic growth. With @WorldBankGroup support, appliance manufacturer Sersim grew its female workforce by 65%, creating opportunities for workers like Cangül: wrld.bg/lfKV50YZtRZ

The Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) is making a real difference for small businesses across the Western Balkans. Learn how business owners like Alketa are saving thousands in fees and transactions, creating jobs and attracting new clients: wrld.bg/9VBO50Z1M7x

The economic cost of violence against women and girls in the EU alone is estimated at €366 billion a year. Read a new @worldbankgroup report on why preventing gender-based violence is an economic imperative for Europe and Central Asia: wrld.bg/HRbV50Z1GB0

In Ukraine, the world's breadbasket, the ARISE project is helping over 10,000 farmers access affordable credit for buying equipment, seeds, fertilizer, and more. Read about it: wrld.bg/qv6x50Z1kr0

The @WorldBankGroup, through the @WBG_IDA International Development Association, is helping the Kyrgyz Republic expand access to water in unserved and underserved rural areas. Learn how: wrld.bg/IrUV50Z1kne