Bank Eskhata signed a loan agreement under GEFF Tajikistan project for on-lending to farmers and entrepreneurs investing in green technology solutions. One of the core objectives of the project is the capacity building of the Eskhata Bank’s personnel in the promoting and processing of GEFF Tajikistan eligible technologies. To achieve these goals, a Project Consultant team delivered introductory trainings for the head-office middle management and branch personnel – loan officers and credit managers of Eskhata Bank.
The training provided comprehensive information on the project eligibility criteria and portfolio screening, green investment procedures and loan processing, target segments, sales and client acquisition techniques. The Green Technology Selector (GTS), its benefits and how it can be useful for PFIs and clients in Tajikistan, was presented during the trainings. The GTS is a world-class user-friendly platform, that catalogues high-performance technologies and materials that have been pre-approved and are eligible for EBRD financing from local financial institutions under green financing programs and it is an effective tool for selecting vendors and the green products fast. Special attention was paid on verification procedures and payment of incentives. The team has also presented several success stories and videos about the clients who were already financed under GEFF Tajikistan.
Here are some feedback from the Eskhata Bank loan officers:
Mr. Daler Gurezov, Loan Officer, Yavan Branch, ‘The launch of the GEFF project at Bank Eskhata in 2021 is a timely measure because of the high demand for green loans among the farmers and agribusiness.’
Mr. Yusuf Urokov, Loan Officer, Gissar Branch, ‘Farmers and agribusinesses are interested in modern, efficient technologies to improve their income and climate resilience.’