
The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF)
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Official Twitter account of The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF)
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https://www.wbif.eu 20-04-2022 08:54:36
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🇦🇱🇪🇺A new €90 million EU financial package will help upgrade the Durrës – Rrogozhina railway section in Albania. Together with the European Commission, we are developing safer, sustainable and strategic transport links in the #WesternBalkans⤵️ bit.ly/Albania_EIB


In Bosnia and Herzegovina, a modern waste management and recycling centre is opening with improved and #EU compliant waste management facilities in Zivinice. The centre will prevent environmental risks from unsanitary landfills. EU in Bosnia and Herzegovina EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood 🇪🇺 The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) Sida Sweden in BiH

At today’s #open4business:Empowering MSMEs in the Western Balkans – Pathways to the EU, Eurochambres CEO Ben Butters stressed the vital role of the #chambernetwork in supporting EU enlargement by helping businesses in the #WB6 integrate into EU value chains & the #SingleMarket.


Today we launched the €377 million "Go Digital in the Western Balkans" Programme, aimed at supporting local businesses with EBRD loans and EU grants for investments in digital and green technologies. The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood 🇪🇺


📈 From access to finance to EU market integration, The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF)'s Open4Business 2025 gave SMEs the tools to grow. 💡 Real stories, real impact, catch the highlights and lessons from this WBIF flagship event. #WeBalkans #WesternBalkans #EUandYOU

The 7th WBIF Strategic & Operational Board Meetings is ongoing in Brussels 24–25 April! With European Commission, #WesternBalkans partners, donors & IFIs ▶️ Joint agenda: 📈 Growth Plan & Reform& Growth Facility ▶️WB Priority investment projects 💡Regional Energy Efficiency Programme


▶️WBIF Co-chair 2025 Announcement 🇭🇷 Croatia joins European Commission as WBIF Co-chair for 2025, taking over from 🇳🇴 Norway. ▶️Irena Alajbeg, MFA Croatia: “WBIF remains a trusted platform for driving investments and supporting sustainable development across the region." #globalgateway


▶️Bridging Markets: How the WBIF boosts infrastructure & business in the #WesternBalkans? ☑️40+ 🇪🇺EU & WB industry reps joined EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood 🇪🇺 seminar to explore market opportunities, tackle barriers & strengthen cooperation. 🤝 Real talks, real potential. #globalgateway


1⃣5⃣ Years of WBIF! ➡️€4.8B in grants ➡️1,000+ km motorways ✅200+ MW renewables ✅2.5M people w/ better water/sanitation ✅ 100,000 students in improved schools ➡️Digital agenda ➡️300,000+ MSMEs supported EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood 🇪🇺 WeBalkans.eu 🇪🇺 #GlobalGateway youtube.com/watch?v=hFDush…

🆙 New REEP webpage is live! ➡️Supporting the #WesternBalkans in decarbonisation through: ✅Renewable energy ✅Energy efficiency ✅Country-specific activities ✅News & updates ✅Success stories EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood 🇪🇺 WeBalkans.eu 🇪🇺 #globalgateway 🔗 wbif.eu/reep-2025

🇪🇺🤝🇲🇰 Pleased to witness the signing of the works contract for the Macedonian part of the gas interconnector with #Greece. This vital #economic #infrastructure - backed by European Investment Bank, The EBRD & The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) - will enhance energy security, diversification, and integration with European



Dobre vijesti iz Brisela! 🇪🇺 je uplatila 🇲🇪26,8 mil. 💶 predfinansiranje iz Plana rasta. Danas je uplaćeno 12,5 mil. u budžet, a ostalih 14,3 ide kroz The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) za ulaganja u infrastrukturu. Ovo je samo početak, ohrabrujemo 🇲🇪 da sprovede sve reforme i dobije pun iznos od 383 mil.

.IFC signed a new Cooperation Agreement with #Albania, EU in Albania & @mekigoval to launch the development of eco-industrial zones, part of a broader The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) initiative for the Western Balkans. This means lower emissions, smarter resource use & new jobs. @eu_near Blendi Gonxhja



Power Plants of North Macedonia & Siemens Gamesa sign key deal to complete Bogdanci Wind Park Phase 2, adding 15 MW capacity to power 22,000+ homes. With 🇪🇺EU KfW & national support, 🇲🇰 moves closer to energy independence. EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood 🇪🇺 #WindPower youtube.com/watch?v=6YkqaB…


Over the last 15 years, 🇪🇺EU investments through The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) were key to deliver: 🔶1,000km of motorways 🔶better schools for 100,000 students 🔶clean drinking water for 2.5 million people 🔶support to 300,000 MSMEs Proof that EU support is having an impact in the #WesternBalkans!



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