

12-06-2025
Bogdanci Wind Park project enters final phase, affirming North Macedonia’s energy strategy
Agreements signed on 28 May 2025 between the Power Plants of North Macedonia (JSC ESM) and Siemens Gamesa Rene...
The WBIF is a unique platform for coordination and cooperation that integrates various forms of non-reimbursable and reimbursable financing for public and private sector investments in the Western Balkans. Its main goal is to support socio-economic development in a collaborative and flexible manner, in line with the 'Team Europe' approach. The WBIF serves as the primary vehicle for delivering and implementing the Economic and Investment Plan (EIP) and is the main channel for advancing investments as part of the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans. Furthermore, it has been recognised as a best practice in European financial support for development and is responsible for the governance and operations of the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+) in the Western Balkans.
By blending funds from the EU's Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance and the Reform and Growth Facility with contributions from bilateral donors, beneficiaries, and loans from partner financial organisations, the WBIF supports strategic projects and programmes in six key areas: sustainable transport, clean energy, environmental protection and climate action, digital future, private sector competitiveness, and human capital development. All investments are aligned with structural reforms aimed at facilitating the twin transitions to a green and digital economy in the region.
WBIF at a Glance 2008-2025
Sustainable transport
1,022 km of new roads
Clean energy
187 MW renewable energy installed
Environment & climate
2.4 million people with access to improved drinking water and sanitation
Private sector
308,137 MSMEs supported
Human capital
96,600 students benefitting from better schools annually
Digital future
Implementation of Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans
12-06-2025
Agreements signed on 28 May 2025 between the Power Plants of North Macedonia (JSC ESM) and Siemens Gamesa Rene...
11-06-2025
The initiative aims to help Western Balkan countries transition to economies that contribute to achieving the ...
28-03-2025
The joint border rail station will reduce waiting time and improve efficiency at the border-crossing.
In 2015, the EU embarked on the ‘Connectivity Agenda’ to harness investment for improving transport and energy infrastructure in the Western Balkans. In the transport sector, those investments target key road and rail routes, inland waterways, and key ports. In the energy sector, they involve electricity and gas transmission, as well as the generation of renewable energy.
06-05-2025
WBIF Bilateral Donors factsheet (last updated in May 2025).
06-05-2025
Overview of the WBIF Bilateral Donors flagship investments, May 2025.
10-02-2025
WBIF Private Sector Booklet Blending and Guarantees (January 2025).