Durana Tech Park Joins the Eco-Industrial Parks Initiative in Albania

Durana Tech Park, owned by the Albanian Investment Corporation (AIC), has joined the network of Western Balkans pilot locations under the Eco-Industrial Parks Initiative.

Montenegro showcases green transition progress

The Ministry of Energy and Mining of Montenegro organised a two-day study tour for media representatives, bringing together a visit to the construction site of the Grabovac Home for the Elderly in Risan and a dedicated energy efficiency workshop in Perast.

EU launches two major initiatives to boost digital connectivity across Serbia

Fast and reliable internet is now a basic necessity, not a privilege — this was the shared message from participants at the event "Connecting Serbia: Digital Access for Every Community", held 14 May 2026 at Europe House in Belgrade.

EU and EIB back rail upgrade in Montenegro through WBIF

A Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) co-financed railway upgrade is at the centre of a new EIB package of more than €250 million announced during EIB Group President Nadia Calviño's visit to Montenegro on 11 May 2026.

Young Energy Champions: Students in Bar Take the Lead in Montenegro's Green Transition

Thirty students at OŠ "Srbija" – Stari Bar in Bar, Montenegro, recently took part in an interactive energy efficiency workshop — learning how their daily habits affect energy consumption, air quality and the environment.

WBIF at WeBalkans Creative Hub in Belgrade

The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) was featured at the first WeBalkans Creative Hub on 29 April 2026, bringing together EU representatives, civil society and media to highlight concrete opportunities for the region's private sector, green transition and sustainable growth.

"Go Digital" workshop for women entrepreneurs in Bosnia and Herzegovina

A workshop under the "Go Digital in the Western Balkans" programme brought together women-led SMEs in Sarajevo to discuss practical ways to accelerate digitalisation and automation, strengthen competitiveness, and improve access to finance.

Greener Schools and Hospitals in Montenegro: How REEP Delivers for Citizens

A large-scale energy efficiency investment programme is helping Montenegro modernise schools, hospitals, dormitories and social care buildings, while also advancing the country's alignment with European Union standards.

EU Opportunities Week 2026 concludes with strong message for MSMEs

The third EU Opportunities Week 2026, held across Belgrade, Kragujevac, and Novi Pazar, concluded with a powerful message: the European Union's support for Serbia and the Western Balkans is not just financial–it is transformative.

Montenegro joins regional Eco-Industrial Parks initiative

Montenegro has officially joined the regional Eco Industrial Parks (EIP) initiative, marking an important step toward strengthening industrial development, aligning its industrial zones with EU environmental and competitiveness standards, and attracting responsible private sector investment.

Corridor VIII Ministerial: WBIF at the heart of regional economic integration and security

The Foreign Ministers of Albania, Bulgaria, Italy, North Macedonia and Romania met in Tirana on 18 February 2026 to assess the progress and further potential of Corridor VIII.

The Western Balkans
Investment Framework (WBIF)

The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) is a financial platform that coordinates investments for socio-economic development in the region.

Due to its collaborative nature, the WBIF is the main financial vehicle for implementing the EU’s ambitious policy priorities and investments in the region.

Through a ‘Team Europe’ approach, the WBIF brings together the EU, its Member States and their financial and development institutions, as well as Western Balkans beneficiaries to mobilise the private sector and leverage investments for transformational impact.

The WBIF contributes to the Global Gateway strategy and is the main vehicle for implementing the EU’s Reform and Growth Facility.

Public sector

€4.3 bn WBIF contribution to investments

€15.9 bn Total investments value

€424.5 m WBIF technical assistance to preparation of investments

Private sector

€1.4 bn WBIF contribution to investments

€9.2 bn Total investments value

€93.1 m WBIF technical assistance to preparation of investments

Achieved results

2009-2026

The WBIF supports investments in six key areas: Sustainable transport, Clean energy, Environment and climate, Digital future, Private sector and Human capital

Sustainable transport

1,060

km

of new roads

Clean energy

187 MW

renewable energy installed

Environment & climate

2.4 m

people with access to improved drinking water

Digital future

Implementation

of Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans

Private sector

396,398

MSMEs supported

Human capital

96,600

students benefiting from better schools annually

The EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans

The EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans is the European Commission’s key policy framework to bring some of the benefits of membership to the region in advance of accession, boost economic growth and accelerate much needed socio-economic convergence. It enables beneficiary partners to step up reforms and investments to significantly accelerate the speed of the enlargement process and the growth of their economies.

It is implemented through a €6 billion financing instrument, the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans (RGF), from 2024 to 2027. At least half the total amount (grants and loans) finances priority infrastructure investments in transport, energy, digital, and human capital development through the WBIF. The remaining amount of loans will be channelled to the treasuries of the beneficiaries.