The Small Business Support Programme (SBS) has been the EBRD's main programme to support development of small and medium enterprises since its inception in the mid-1990s. This evaluation focuses primarily on the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of the 2011 to 2015 Strategic Plan. The evaluation makes use of both qualitative and quantitative data through documentary review, interviews, portfolio analysis and country and thematic case studies.
The evaluation focused primarily on the relevance of the programme under its strategic plan implemented from 2011 to 2015 and its effectiveness and efficiency.