Technical assistance on value chain finance and social inclusion in MENA region

adelphi together with project partner IPC supports the European Investment Bank (EIB) in deploying inclusive, competitive, and sustainable finance across Egypt and Jordan. The Technical Assistance (TA) strengthens partner financial institutions (PFIs) and MSMEs to absorb EIB credit lines and partial portfolio guarantees (PPGs), align with ESG and Paris Agreement requirements, and expand access to finance for women, youth, rural businesses, and export‑oriented value chains.

The TA to EIB’s PFIs is provided through four components:

1) Support deployment and management of EIB credit lines and guarantees through onboarding of PFIs to EIB requirements; adjusting allocation and inclusion processes; setting up monitoring and reporting and train teams on eligibility, inclusion, and transfer-of-benefit.

2) Build PFI capacity for inclusive and value‑chain finance by designing strategies and tailored products for women- and youth-led MSMEs and priority value chains; strengthening appraisal, risk, and portfolio management; integrating digital tools and institutionalizing practices beyond the project; developing go‑to‑market plans and pipeline development to accelerate allocations.

3) Strengthen MSMEs and mid-caps: Train and mentor enterprises on business planning, governance, EU standards, and export readiness; support access to EIB-backed finance and adoption of sustainable, inclusive practices.

4) Visibility, communication, and knowledge sharing: Produce targeted materials and events with PFIs and ecosystem partners to showcase impact and lessons learned.