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New “Eastern Partnership Trade Helpdesk” Project by ITC Extends EU4Business Portfolio
13/02/2020
The Eastern Partnership (EaP) Trade Helpdesk, a new EU4Business project implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC), a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, was launched in late 2019. The 5 year long initiative aims to increase economic ties between the EU and the EaP countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine). The project will:...
New EU4Business Project to Connect Companies in the Eastern Partnership countries with EU
06/02/2020
“EU4Business: Connecting Companies” is the name of an ambitious new action funded under the EU4Business initiative of the European Union and managed by EUROCHAMBRES . The main aim is to promote trade between the EU Member States & the 6 Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova & Ukraine. The “EU4Business: Connecting Companies” project is expected...
EU4Business seminar and coaching on developing a fashion collection, for Moldovan apparel SMEs.
Moldova
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23/01/2020
The International Trade Centre is continuing a series of advanced workshops on increasing sales efficiency for Moldovan SMEs in the apparel sector, organized in the framework of the EU- funded project ‘Eastern Partnership: Ready to Trade – an EU4Business initiative’. The workshops are followed by individual coaching sessions for company’s managers. The fifth workshop in the series takes place in...
Belarus: EIB supports energy efficiency and small businesses
Belarus: EIB supports energy efficiency and small businesses
Belarus
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10/12/2019
EUR 90m loan to support investment in biomass-based heat generators, upgrade of district heating systems and thermal renovation of multi-apartment buildings EUR 85m to Belarusbank and EUR 20m to Belagroprombank to co-finance projects of SMEs in Belarus that are expected to sustain 3 700 full-time jobs and support some 200 SMEs Today, the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed three loans...
EU4Business sales workshops and coaching for Moldovan apparel SMEs
Moldova
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09/12/2019
The International Trade Centre is holding a series of advanced workshops on increasing sales efficiency for Moldovan SMEs in the apparel sector, organised in the framework of the EU- funded project ‘Eastern Partnership: Ready to Trade – an EU4Business initiative’. The workshops are followed by individual coaching sessions for company’s managers. The first workshop in the series took place on...
Round table discussion of the analytical study “Value chain analysis.Textile and sewing sector of the Republic of Belarus” took place in Minsk on December 05, 2019
Belarus
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08/12/2019
On December 5, 2019 in the framework of the Eastern Partnership. Ready to Trade. EU4Business Initiative, project funded by the European Union, a round table discussion on “Value Chain Analysis. Textile and Sewing sector of the Republic of Belarus” was held in Minsk, Belarus. The event was organized by the International Trade Center (ITC) in cooperation with the Belarusian Fund for Financial...
EBRD and EU commit fresh funds to support SMEs in Ukraine
13/11/2019
Small businesses in Ukraine will benefit from new financing opportunities of up to €120 million (equivalent) in local currency under a financing programme organised by the EU , the EBRD and its partner banks. New local currency facilities will provide the equivalent of almost €70 million, and grant funding of under the EU4Business initiative. Three local banks have already signed up to the...
2019 European SME Week starts in Ukraine
25/10/2019
In October-December 2019, on the initiative of the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine, the European SME Week will take place in Ukraine for the second time. A series of events will be held in 16 cities across Ukraine where small and medium-sized enterprises will learn how to enter international markets, find financial resources, strengthen entrepreneurial skills and how to improve...
EBRD and European Union support launch of private equity fund in Armenia
Armenia
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29/09/2019
Amber Capital EU-Armenia SME Fund to promote the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Armenia through equity investments The EBRD, with the support of the European Union, provides commitments of up to €16 million million The fund will provide financing to strengthen the competitiveness of Armenian SMEs The European Union (EU) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and...
EBRD and EU support new tool to boost agricultural lending in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
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20/09/2019
New tool to help boost agricultural lending in Azerbaijan AzALES allows better risk assessment and faster processing of loan applications Innovation to support agricultural producers with access to finance Banks in Azerbaijan are expected to increase their capacity to lend to local farmers and agricultural firms thanks to a new, innovative tool to evaluate loans in the sector. The Azerbaijan...