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OeEB has invested a total of EUR 40 million in the SANAD Fund for MSME, which supports the strengthening of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) in North Africa and the Middle East (MENA). The initial investment was made in 2015 and since then, the commitment has been increased multiple times, most recently in December 2024.
| Project name | SANAD Fund for MSME |
| Region | MENA (Middle East and Northern Africa) |
| Sector | Financial sector / Microfinance / SME |
| Service | Investment Finance |
| OeEB project volume | EUR 40 million |
| Fund domicile | Luxembourg |
| International climate finance according to UNFCCC | No |
| Additionality | Financial Additionality |
| Project partner(s) | SANAD Fund for MSME S.A., SICAV-SIF |
| Project story | Middle East: New perspectives beyond the Mediterranean |
OeEB's funds will be invested in SANAD's debt sub-fund to strengthen the fund's capital base and thus facilitate loans to local MSMEs. This helps strengthen the region's private sector and contributes to securing and creating jobs.
SANAD Fund for MSME was initiated and funded by the German Development Bank KfW in 2011, with financial support of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union. The fund provides medium- and long-term debt and equity financing to financial institutions in the Middle East and North Africa and thus helps strengthen the MSME-sector and financial market in the region.
SANAD Technical Assistance Facility
Since 2016, OeEB provides Business Advisory Services funds for the SANAD Technical Assistance Facility. This facility finances measures to enhance the development impact of SANAD's investments, such as trainings for local microfinance partners or support in developing new financial services. OeEB's funds are dedicated to projects in Lebanon and Jordan, two countries which were particularly affected by the refugee crisis.