Which sectors does OeEB support?
Manufacturing trade, services, industry and agricultural sector
Only successful private businesses generate sustainable economic growth. Each entrepreneurial initiative that meets development policy criteria, whilst being economically self-sustaining, makes an important contribution towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. OeEB supports such projects with its various products. Given their specific types, OeEB does not compete with commercial banks.
Infrastructure
Growth in developing countries requires a well-functioning infrastructure. The challenges imposed on governments are manifold and demand great efforts. This is where the activities of the private sector, given their very nature, appear as supporting force in this endeavours. As a result, many governments outsource individual tasks to the private sector (e.g. in the field of energy supply, telecommunications, etc.). OeEB is primarily engaged in project set-ups in which both public and private players are involved (Public Private Partnerships).
Financial Sector
A functioning and competitive financial sector enhances the progress of the private economy in developing countries. OeEB thus particularly concentrates on its product development in this sector. The underlying aim therefore is to provide local companies with access to (capital) investment financing, in addition to other financial solutions.
Countries that are not eligible for financing provided by OeEB are specified in the Exclusion List.