Financing Entrepreneurship - Lessons Learned and Challenges Ahead for Western Balkans
Lack of access to affordable financing, especially for SMEs, startups and companies run by socially marginalised groups have been pointed out as to being one of the main hurdles on the way to a sustainable, log-term growth in the Western Balkans. How can the European and international institutions address this obstacle? What are the main steps taken by regional governments to address the issue? What is the role of financial markets in the Western Balkans in financing innovative entrepreneurship?
Main Topics:
- Lending programmes – assessment so far and next steps
- Access to finance for women, youth and minority groups
- Challenges in financing innovations In Western Balkans
Time frame and format: Moderated 60-75 minutes panel discussion with 15-45 minutes Q&A.
Language: English