This project is considered one of the world’s best practices in Micro Finance. This is due to the diversification of different credit programs and the innovative use of tools to achieve its objectives. SME project has its independent management with an autonomous nature overseen through ABA Board and its own executive committee.

The project is now covering 18 Governorates through 106 branch offices and employing more than 3,000 staff members (40% Women). The current portfolio exceeds 4 Billion EGP with 0.63 % Risk Indicator. It offers a wide range of financial and non-financial services to our beneficiaries, and also consulting services to other MFIs, as well as being an IT house specialized for Microfinance tracking system with its patented “Loan Tracker Software”.

To further our endeavor in advancing human capital in Alexandria, we established in 2016 the Vocational Technical and Employment Center (VTEC) Which provide top-quality vocational training and workforce support, and facilitate partnerships that grow communities and businesses, and act as a model for excellence in workforce development.

For top management and executives level skills development our Middle East Development Center (MEDC) established in 2007, as a stand-alone executive and management training center building strategic alliances with various advanced education and training partners to deliver top quality training.

As for the Green Activities ABA is involved in Two Green initiatives; Alliance of Green Transformation Partners (GTP): Created in July 2021 within the framework of a protocol signed between the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development and Alexandria Business. Its aim is to Inspire the Egyptian private sector to embrace the green transformation. مشروع التأثير الأخضر المتوسطي (GIMED): A 3 years EU funded green innovation project signed in October 2019 implemented in

Egypt by ABA and by other partners in 4 other countries: Italy, Lebanon, Tunisia, Palestine.