The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) was established in 1997 by 11 countries as a regional multilateral development bank to foster economic growth and cooperation. It provides financing to public and private entities for projects in member countries. Loans are provided directly to large corporates and projects, while trade finance, SME financing, and other products are primarily delivered through local financial institutions. The BSTDB seeks to mobilize other sources of financing and also manages technical assistance funds to support private sector development.