Ameriabank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a loan agreement of up to $100 million to expand access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Armenia, including women-led businesses, and to scale up green investments. Up to 75% of the funds are to be allocated for MSME lending and at least 25% for green finance, including renewable energy and energy efficiency. At least 10% of the financing will support women-owned MSMEs.

This loan project represents ADB’s largest private sector transaction in Armenia to date.

Lyaziza Sabyrova, ABD’s Armenia Country Director, commented: “This project will expand access to finance for MSMEs – especially women-owned enterprises – while advancing green investments in Armenia. By providing longer-term financing, we are supporting businesses to grow, create jobs, and contribute to a more inclusive and climate-resilient economy.”

Hovhannes Toroyan, Chief Financial Officer at Ameriabank, commented: “We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with the ADB in supporting MSMEs across Armenia through greater access to affordable financing. As Armenia’s largest lender, with a strong focus on green and sustainable finance, we remain committed to