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Participants in the Belarus Fashion Forum
Belarus Fashion Forum brings together more than 70 participants to discuss sales models and e-commerce
Belarus
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21/11/2018
On November 16-17, the Belarus Fashion Forum was held in Minsk, with the support of the International Trade Centre under the EU4Business ‘Ready to Trade’ project, funded by the European Union. The Forum – organised by the Belarusian Fund for Financial Support to Entrepreneurs and the Belarusian Chamber of Fashion – is an annual educational platform where leading international experts and fashion...
The signing ceremony in Minsk
EIB signs €75 million loans for SME finance in Belarus
Belarus
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21/11/2018
The Republic of Belarus and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are starting a new era of cooperation by signing the first ever loans provided by the EU bank in this country. The loans include €75 million to two local banks to support SME finance in Belarus. Another €84 million loan will finance the upgrading of wastewater services in the capital Minsk. The EIB loans to small businesses,...
The industrial policy training in Bangkok
Armenian official takes part in Bangkok training on industrial policy thanks to EU4Business
Armenia
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16/11/2018
With the support of the EU-SMEDA project, a representative from the Industrial Policy Department of Armenia’s Ministry of Economic Development and Investments recently took part in a 5-day training course on ‘ Enhancing the Quality of Industrial Policy ’ held in Bangkok, Thailand. Armenia needs to develop a new industrial policy, to follow on from the previous policy in the field for 2012-2016...
Trade mission to France
EBRD organising trade mission to France for light industry: companies invited to apply
Ukraine
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15/11/2018
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is organising a trade mission to France in February for eight Ukrainian light industry companies, funded by the European Union as part of its EU4Business initiative. Companies have until 21 November to apply . The trade mission will take place from 12-13 February 2019, and is aimed at exploring the French market and the specifics of...
Economic Forum 2018
Economic Forum in Moldova promotes inclusive finance
Moldova
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15/11/2018
The Development Facility of the European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) today joined forces with key sector players and other partners, including the Central Banks of Moldova, Armenia, and Georgia, to hold an Economic Forum in Chisinau. Top among the conference’s themes was the role of regulators and banks in supporting sustainable economic development and the advancement of local currency...
ProCredit Bank Ukraine Headquarters
EFSE and ProCredit Bank expand local currency financing for Ukrainian SMEs
Ukraine
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15/11/2018
The European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) has provided ProCredit Bank Ukraine (PCB) with a senior loan in Ukrainian hryvnia equivalent to €20 million. The new facility continues the successful cooperation between EFSE and ProCredit Bank, and aims to secure much-needed local currency funding to support business and economic development in Ukraine – a key EU4Business priority. An EFSE partner...
Created in Moldova, Appreciated Worldwide – launch event in Chisinau
Created in Moldova, Appreciated Worldwide: campaign to mark four years of DCFTA implementation launched in Chisinau
Moldova
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15/11/2018
Moldovan businesses and business associations, civil society representatives, government officials and diplomats gathered in Chisinau on 8 November to mark four years of DCFTA implementation in the Republic of Moldova. The event marked the launch of the national campaign to increase public awareness of opportunities opened up for Moldovan products under the Free Trade Agreement with the EU, and...
Up to 75 companies will receive support in developing export capacities to the EU
Up to 75 Moldovan companies will receive support in developing export capacities to EU market
Moldova
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15/11/2018
The European Union is funding a package of support for 75 Moldovan companies, to help them understand more about how they can benefit from tariff-free imports from the Republic of Moldova, and gain greater access to the EU marketplace. The deadline for companies to apply is 14 December. The package will be delivered through a technical assistance project (Support to the Quality Infrastructure...
Armenian companies present their products to business representatives visiting the Armenia booth at SIAL Paris.
Armenian companies showcase their products at SIAL Paris food fair
Armenia
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14/11/2018
On 21-25 October, seven Armenian companies participated for the first time in the international food exhibition SIAL Paris, introducing Armenian food products, such as fruit and vegetable preserves, dried fruits and vegetables, and herbal teas to European buyers. The participation of Armenian companies in the trade fair was organised with the support of the International Trade Centre (ITC)...
The signing ceremony in Minsk on 13 November
EU and UNDP expand support to small business development in Belarus: new project to foster local entrepreneurship, social enterprises and stimulate regional economy
Belarus
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14/11/2018
The European Union, United Nations Development Programme and the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Belarus came together yesterday to sign a new project that will support development of entrepreneurship in the regions of Belarus. This €8 million project is one of the largest ever initiatives of its kind implemented in Belarus and will substantially contribute to SMEs becoming the engine of...