IFAD 2International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a specialized agency of the United Nations, which was established in 1977. IFAD’s mission is to enable poor rural people to overcome poverty. More information…

Armenia is a member of IFAD since 1993 and is included in the IFAD’s (c) list of developing countries. IFAD together with the Government of Armenia is the founder and the major donor of FREDA.


IFU 3The Industrialisation Fund for Developing Countries (IFU) offers risk capital and advice to businesses investing in developing countries.More information…

Under the professional assistance and employee training agreement signed with IFU on February 2, 2009, IFU shall provide technical assistance in different areas of FREDA’s operations and as a means of professional development shall organize visits of investment team to IFU head office and IFU Danish partner businesses.


acba“ACBA Leasing” Credit Organization CJSC is the first registered specialized leasing company in RA, which was founded on March 30, 2003.  More information…

A Cooperation Agreement was signed between the Fund for Rural Economic Development in Armenia, “SHTIGEN” LLC and “ACBA LEASING” Credit Organization CJSC. Within the framework of the partnership the Fund’s client companies will gain an opportunity to purchase renewable energy generation and energy saving systems on favorable terms (longer lending terms) offered by “SHTIGEN” LLC and complying with their industrial requirements. 


shtigen-logo-150x110“Shtigen” LLC was easteblished in 2011․ SHTIGEN adopted a mission to introduce affordable solar energy solutions to Armenian families, businesses and public sector. More information…

A Cooperation Agreement was signed between the Fund for Rural Economic Development in Armenia, “SHTIGEN” LLC and “ACBA LEASING” Credit Organization CJSC. Within the framework of the partnership the Fund’s client companies will gain an opportunity to purchase renewable energy generation and energy saving systems on favorable terms (longer lending terms) offered by “SHTIGEN” LLC and complying with their industrial requirements. 


logoAustrian Development Agency (ADA)/ Organic Agriculture Support Initiative (OASI). The OASI (Organic Agriculture Support Initiative) project was established in September 2015. It is funded by the European Union and cofunded and implemented by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA). It contributes to the objectives of the Armenian Sustainable Agricultural Development Strategy by improving rural livelihoods. More information…

On 20th February, 2017 on the occasion of 25 years of Armenian-Austrian diplomatic relations the Embassy of Armenia to Austria in cooperation with Austrian Development Agency (ADA) and the Fund for Rural Economic Development in Armenia (FREDA) organized Armenian organic food and beverage exhibition in the “Armenia” Center of the Embassy. More than 10 Armenian companies supported by the Austrian Development Agency and the Fund for Rural Economic Development in Armenia participated in the event. 


armswissbank_logo_en“ArmSwissBank” CJSC was established on October 7, 2004. Mission is to reveal customers’ needs by providing them with financial solutions in line with the best international practice. More information…

A Cooperation Agreement was signed between FREDA and “ArmSwissBank” CJSC on May 20, 2015, to offer customers joint projects by the Bank and the Fund.


logo_en“Export Insurance Agency of Armenia” CJSC was established by the decision of the Government of the Republic of Armenia in 2013 within the framework of the export-oriented industrial policy. More information…

A Cooperation Agreement was signed between the Fund for Rural Economic Development in Armenia and “Export Insurance Agency of Armenia” CJSC on May 14, 2015.

The aim of the partnership is to is to stimulate exports from Armenia, create a full set of financial services for exporters, enhance the attractiveness of the fund and the company’s services.