Dear BPN friends

The purpose of the annual report is to pause, look back and review the past year. We achieved a lot in 2024 and had some great experiences, but we also had to acknowledge that the external environment and political influences continue to affect us more and more.

In 2024, we achieved the goals we had set ourselves and once again promoted and supported many jobs. We also continued our geographical expansion and decided to offer our services in Uganda in the future. In Kyrgyzstan, we moved into a new office in Osh. A great achievement by our team!

In Nicaragua and Georgia, we have had to acknowledge that the political environment has become very challenging and that our work has become more complex as a result. We remain true to our values and continue to support local companies.

In the summer of 2024, we celebrated our 25th anniversary. BPN received a book as a gift that shows our history in a remarkable context. Many will recognize themselves in this book.

BPN has never been alone in the past 25 years. We have always been able to count on generous people who have supported us. Our employees have also always gone the extra mile for BPN and have often made the impossible possible! In this sense, we are all BPN and I would like to thank everyone who has supported us time and again and listened to our concerns.

Cordially,
Martin Wipfli
Chairman of the Board of Trustees