BPN annual review 2023

"In the end, it's not the year in your life that counts, but the life in your year."

Abraham Lincoln

3,500+ subsidized jobs

In 2023, approx. 3,500* jobs were supported, approx. 170* seminars & workshops and over 1,400* coaching sessions were held.

*Thedetailed evaluation is not yet completed and the figures may still differ slightly until the publication of the official annual report.

Dec. 31, 2023

Development of new BPN seminars

Our range of seminars is growing continuously to provide entrepreneurs with the best possible support. In the year 2023 A total of 27 new seminars/webinars developed. Find out which topics are particularly popular in which country...

Learn moreDec. 31, 2023

Entrepreneur network in Kyrgyzstan strengthened

Innovative networking events were launched with the "Business Breakfast" in Bishkek and the "Business Dinner" in Osh. The participation of 20 committed individuals in each case illustrates the growing need for such motivating networking events. In view of the great popularity, we are planning to organize these events regularly in future in order to strengthen and expand the entrepreneurial community.

Nov. 2023

Enabel project successfully completed

Around two years ago, as part of a partnership with the Belgian Technical Development Cooperation (Enabel), 75 entrepreneurs from the construction sector were selected to take part in the BPN program. In the meantime, the entrepreneurs have completed the training program at BPN Rwanda. The project was a complete success and we wish all participants all the best for the future!

Learn moreOct. 2023

Entrepreneur trip Mongolia -> Switzerland

14 entrepreneurs from Mongolia traveled to Switzerland. A full program with exciting inputs awaited them. Immediately 6 Company visits were on the agenda. The motivated small business owners had the opportunity to learn from Swiss entrepreneurs from various sectors. Train and inspire directly on site.

Learn moreSept. 2023

Donation weekend Lenkerhof

Donation weekend with over 140 participants. Thank you very much for your valued support!

Would you like to be there next year? By becoming a member of the BPN Founders Circle, we will keep you up to date on BPN events.

Information on the BPN Founders CircleSept. 2023

Landing page for legacy donations

We know that the decision to think about your assets and dedicate them to future generations requires careful consideration. We are happy to answer your questions and support you in this process. All information on this form of donation is now clearly summarized on our website.

To the new legacy overviewJuly 2023

Change Country Director Mongolia

René Luchsinger took over from Markus Epper as Country Director Mongolia. Having barely started at BPN, he was already working on site in Mongolia and has settled in extremely well.

Learn moreMay, 2023

BPN seminars with Khan Bank in Mongolia

From March to April, we held 10 customized basic seminars including business coaching sessions on various business management topics for Khan Bank clients. The audience? 90% manufacturing companies, highly committed and eager to learn.

Learn moreApril, 2023

Senior Expert Contact (SEC) assignments in Georgia

In partnership with Senior Expert Contact (SEC), BPN Georgia provided 2 program participants with access to practical know-how through volunteer consultancy assignments by Swiss experts. The two assignments took place in March and April.

Watch a video of an expert mission on siteMarch, 2023

BPN visits your event

In 2023, CEO Willi Helbling was once again able to present the BPN Foundation at numerous events. For example, at the Zurich Foundation Day, at various Rotary clubs and at a Globalance Bank event.

Are you looking for an exciting presentation on the topic of entrepreneurship for your next event? Get in touch with us!

Learn moreFeb. 2023

Tree planting campaign by the entrepreneurs' association in Kyrgyzstan

Together for a greener city: The members of the BPN entrepreneurs' association in Kyrgyzstan have planted 33 new trees in Bishkek!

Learn moreFeb. 2023

New office for BPN in Georgia

The BPN-Georgia team has successfully mastered the challenge: despite the difficulties of finding affordable and centrally located office space in Tbilisi, the team was able to move into a new office in a business center in mid-February.

Previously, the team had to accommodate both office and seminar facilities in the same room. The new, separate rooms now offer enough space to welcome BPN program participants in a pleasant atmosphere.

Insight into the new officeFeb. 15, 2023

17 years BPN-Nicaragua

We welcomed more than 100 entrepreneurs to Nicaragua for our BPN anniversary celebration. As the 15th anniversary could not be properly celebrated during the pandemic, BPN-Nicaragua celebrated the 17th anniversary in a particularly big way.

Watch report and videoFeb. 9, 2023

No less than 3 employee anniversaries!

There is a strong and good team spirit at BPN. Thank you for your many years of hard work!

  • 15 years Adrian Borter, Country Director Nicaragua: Learn more
  • 15 years of Pavel Urusov, Executive Expert: Learn more
  • 10 years Matthias Staudenmann, Finance & IT: Learn more
Jan. 2023

Is your New Year's resolution to do something good?

View open company sponsorships now and become a sponsor:

Marketing agency

Samuel T.
Nicaragua / Managua

Music store

Nino D.
Georgia / Tbilisi

Furniture making

Patrick T.
Rwanda / Kigali