Advancing women-led SME finance in Uzbekistan

Ipak Yuli Bank is a medium-sized private bank in Uzbekistan, serving retail clients and micro, small, and corporate enterprises across 8 regions, holding a 2.6% market share.

Through this financing structured by IFC, ILX supports the bank’s lending to MSMEs, with at least 25% of the proceeds earmarked for women-owned MSMEs. This enables increased access to credit for underserved entrepreneurs, supporting inclusive business growth and broader financial inclusion in Uzbekistan.