This document discusses strategies for Georgia to advance economically through small and medium enterprise (SME) policy reforms based on the European model. It recommends that Georgia (1) maximize adoption of EU regulations to accelerate integration, (2) join regional cooperation organizations like CEFTA to prepare for EU membership, and (3) develop consensus around an SME policy framework focused on competition to generate jobs and growth. The overall aim is for Georgia to integrate further with Europe and become the most competitive country in the EU.
Presentation for ppd sme belarus 2 of march 2018 presentation minsk 3 draft 1...Günther Fehlinger
This document discusses strategies for Belarus to reach the next level of economic development, focusing on supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It recommends learning from the experiences of other Eastern Partnership, Central and Eastern European, and Southeast European countries. Key points include establishing a national SME policy agency and regional development agencies, improving access to finance for SMEs, creating a consensus around SME competitiveness through public-private dialogue, and engaging in regional cooperation initiatives like the Regional Cooperation Council and CEFTA. Adopting elements of the European Union's regulatory framework is seen as important for achieving higher GDP per capita levels.
Dr Dev Kambhampati | Doing Business in France - 2014 Country Commercial Guide...Dr Dev Kambhampati
This document provides an overview and guide for American companies looking to do business in France. It summarizes the key points about France's political and economic environment, leading industries, trade regulations, and investment climate. The document then provides detailed guidance on entering the French market, including using agents/distributors, selling to the government, regulatory considerations, and intellectual property protection. It emphasizes doing thorough research and due diligence when developing a market entry strategy in France.
This document discusses three potential scenarios for future relations between the EU and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) after the Cotonou Agreement expires in 2020:
1. Keep the Cotonou framework with revisions (continuity scenario).
2. Maintain an overarching ACP-EU agreement while deepening regional partnerships (umbrella scenario).
3. Focus relations directly through regional frameworks without an overarching ACP structure (regionalization scenario).
It analyzes each scenario based on its assumptions and perceived interests of ACP and EU actors. It also considers the realism of the assumptions/interests and provides advantages, disadvantages and risks of each. The document aims
External factors affecting the operation of businessesSonny
External factors that can impact a business.
Businesses can’t control external factors but must respond to them.
These political, economic, social, technological and environmental factors are represented by the acronym PESTE (Graham, 2007)
Elaborated by Jens Gabbe, Chairman of the AEBR Advisory Committee, in the context of the 3rd Meeting of the Greater Tumen Initiative’s Northeast Asia Local Cooperation Committee
7th of August 2015, Choibalsan City, Mongolia
This document summarizes the status of ongoing Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) negotiations between the EU and African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries. Key points:
- Negotiations have been ongoing since 2002 but few agreements have been fully concluded and ratified. The deadline to finalize all negotiations is October 1, 2014.
- If agreements are not reached, some countries could lose trade preferences and face market disruption, negatively impacting regional integration and EU-Africa relations.
- Remaining issues in negotiations include market access, rules of origin, export taxes, treatment of agriculture, and development support. Flexibility is needed from both sides to reach agreements.
- Given the timeline and lack of progress to date, there
Presentation for ppd sme belarus 2 of march 2018 presentation minsk 3 draft 1...Günther Fehlinger
This document discusses strategies for Belarus to reach the next level of economic development, focusing on supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It recommends learning from the experiences of other Eastern Partnership, Central and Eastern European, and Southeast European countries. Key points include establishing a national SME policy agency and regional development agencies, improving access to finance for SMEs, creating a consensus around SME competitiveness through public-private dialogue, and engaging in regional cooperation initiatives like the Regional Cooperation Council and CEFTA. Adopting elements of the European Union's regulatory framework is seen as important for achieving higher GDP per capita levels.
Dr Dev Kambhampati | Doing Business in France - 2014 Country Commercial Guide...Dr Dev Kambhampati
This document provides an overview and guide for American companies looking to do business in France. It summarizes the key points about France's political and economic environment, leading industries, trade regulations, and investment climate. The document then provides detailed guidance on entering the French market, including using agents/distributors, selling to the government, regulatory considerations, and intellectual property protection. It emphasizes doing thorough research and due diligence when developing a market entry strategy in France.
This document discusses three potential scenarios for future relations between the EU and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) after the Cotonou Agreement expires in 2020:
1. Keep the Cotonou framework with revisions (continuity scenario).
2. Maintain an overarching ACP-EU agreement while deepening regional partnerships (umbrella scenario).
3. Focus relations directly through regional frameworks without an overarching ACP structure (regionalization scenario).
It analyzes each scenario based on its assumptions and perceived interests of ACP and EU actors. It also considers the realism of the assumptions/interests and provides advantages, disadvantages and risks of each. The document aims
External factors affecting the operation of businessesSonny
External factors that can impact a business.
Businesses can’t control external factors but must respond to them.
These political, economic, social, technological and environmental factors are represented by the acronym PESTE (Graham, 2007)
Elaborated by Jens Gabbe, Chairman of the AEBR Advisory Committee, in the context of the 3rd Meeting of the Greater Tumen Initiative’s Northeast Asia Local Cooperation Committee
7th of August 2015, Choibalsan City, Mongolia
This document summarizes the status of ongoing Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) negotiations between the EU and African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries. Key points:
- Negotiations have been ongoing since 2002 but few agreements have been fully concluded and ratified. The deadline to finalize all negotiations is October 1, 2014.
- If agreements are not reached, some countries could lose trade preferences and face market disruption, negatively impacting regional integration and EU-Africa relations.
- Remaining issues in negotiations include market access, rules of origin, export taxes, treatment of agriculture, and development support. Flexibility is needed from both sides to reach agreements.
- Given the timeline and lack of progress to date, there
Eastern Europe B2C eCommerce Report 2014Ben Sharir
Eastern Europe is showing strong growth in B2C e-commerce, with total online sales reaching €13.1 billion in 2012, a 35.6% increase. Russia is the largest e-commerce market in the region, generating €10.3 billion in online sales. Overall, the region is still developing its e-commerce markets compared to other parts of Europe. However, countries like Romania have improved infrastructure which benefits e-commerce growth. International companies should thoroughly research these diverse markets and partner with local experts to understand each country's unique business and cultural environment before expanding. With rising internet usage, a growing middle class, and continued economic development, Eastern Europe presents promising long term opportunities for online retailers.
The Balkan Barometer, published for the first time in 2015, surveys 7,000 citizens and 1,400 businesses in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo*, Montenegro, Serbia and The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, on a wide range of issues dealing with the political, socio-economic, business and investment climate, infrastructure, rule of law and other developments in the region.
De Facto Consultancy conducted survey in Montenegro.
This document is an annual report by Ecommerce Europe on B2C e-commerce in Eastern Europe. It provides facts, figures, trends and forecasts on the e-commerce market in Eastern Europe. In 2012, total B2C e-commerce turnover in Eastern Europe, including online retail goods and services, reached €13.1 billion, a growth of 35.6% compared to the previous year. The report estimates growth in 2013 of 47% to €19.3 billion. It focuses on the e-commerce markets and key metrics of Russia, Ukraine and Romania, the largest countries in the region.
The International Investment Bank (IIB) is a multilateral development bank that provides financing and technical assistance to promote economic development among its member states. The IIB aims to foster greater integration and balanced growth between member state economies. It has financed over 300 projects totaling around 9 billion euro since 1970. The IIB also supports environmental sustainability and works with partners like Wetlands International and WWF to provide grants for environmental protection projects in member countries.
The document summarizes business opportunities in Croatia and the Balkan region for Catalan companies. It provides an overview of the economies of Croatia, Slovenia, Macedonia, Serbia, and other Balkan countries. Key industries and economic indicators are outlined for each country. Tips for success include finding local partners, using business support organizations, and considering Croatia as a hub for the region. Overall, the document promotes the region as having potential for investment and growth.
International Investor in VIPC Capital Managementfinegroup
The document is a presentation about investment opportunities in Vietnam and the services provided by VIPC Capital Management Corporation. It summarizes Vietnam's economy, key industries like securities, real estate and M&A, and analyzes their potential. It then profiles VIPC, describing it as a licensed financial advisor that offers wealth management, investment funds, and advisory services. The presentation concludes by emphasizing Vietnam's integration globally and growth opportunities in its financial sectors.
Quarterly newsletter with information on economic cooperation and integration in Asia from the GIZ programme Regional Economic Cooperation and Integration in Asia (RCI). In our newsletter we share information about our programme activities, and further input on the programme’s focus areas such as regionalism, trade facilitation and port cooperation in Asia.
This document is the table of contents for the EuroCham Whitebook 2020 report. It lists the 17 sector committees that contributed recommendations covering various cross-sectoral and sector-specific issues. It also includes introductory remarks from EuroCham leadership and partner business associations. The table of contents provides an overview of the report's structure, with sections on contextual introduction, recommendations for economic recovery, and specific issues addressed by each sector committee.
Boosting Business in the Mediterranean: Entrepreneurs' Success StoriesSamir Abdelkrim
Entrepreneurs are leading the way in bringing the northern and southern rims of the Mediterranean closer together, a collection of business success stories shows. The collection was compiled by the European Investment Bank, European Commission and ANIMA Investment Network (1) and will be presented to EU and Mediterranean finance ministers meeting in Brussels tomorrow. It shows that cooperation in the region is already an economic, social and human reality.
In a joint statement, EIB Vice President Philippe de Fontaine Vive, European Commission Industry Commissioner Günter Verheugen and European External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner said: “In these times of economic uncertainty, cooperation between Europe and the Mediterranean is more important than ever. With a population of around 750 million, the Euro-Mediterranean market could help both sides face competition from other regions in the world, but trade and investment flows need encouraging. The European Neighbourhood Policy and Union for the Mediterranean aim to deepen and strengthen those ties by providing a political and financial framework for cooperation.”
The initiative for the brochure was taken by Mr Fontaine de Vive at a meeting of Euro-Mediterranean industry ministers last November where it became apparent that successful private sector investments were little known outside the countries in which they had been made. The stories featured were chosen from among hundreds with the aim of reflecting the variety of economic sectors involved and the broadest possible representation of countries involved in the Union for the Mediterranean.
Authors: Marie Corman (European Commission), Joyce Liyan (European Investment Bank), Samir Abdelkrim (writing, titles) & Bénédict de Saint Laurent / ANIMA
Opportunities for foreign firms in the Circular Economy in Romania 2021 - act...Jackie Bojor
What are the current activities related to implementing a circular economy in Romania? What are the expected legislative changes for a better waste collection and recycling, for reducing waste generation in the Romanian industrial sector, in the retail and consumption of the population?
Are there any initiatives to improve the selective waste collection in Romanian cities? What are the expected investments in the Romanian waste management system through the European Recovery and Resilience Facility?
Tax system and Investment climate in Albania, 2016ALTAX Consulting
This document is prepared by the experts of the AL-TAX, in a series of thematic collections, with the aim to become a source of discussion for those who are interested, or have inseparable connection with taxation in the implementation of their practices. Tax system and Investment Climate in Albania, 2016 aim to provide information to those considering investing or doing business internationally.
This is the fourth edition.
We've been very carefully to ensure that the information presented in this publication is correct and reflects the situation as of January 2016. The goal of the third edition of this collection is to provide general guidelines on investment and business in Albania and to compare them with the tax rules.
For further information on matters discussed in this publication please contact Eduart Gjokutaj, Tax adviser in AL Tax Center.
This document provides information about a training course for women entrepreneurs within the Euro-FEM project funded by the European Union. The training will take place online over 4 hours and cover attracting funding sources in the EU, including structural funds, financial instruments for startups, and the process for participating in European projects. The training will be led by Irene Otero Rodriguez, an experienced consultant specialized in business creation and internationalization.
The report analyzes trade and investment barriers reported to the EU Commission between January and December 2016. It found that 36 new barriers were put in place by 21 countries in 2016, with Russia and India introducing the most (6 and 5 respectively). The majority of new barriers were "behind the border" measures affecting goods, though traditional border measures and subsidies also increased. The sectors most affected were wines/spirits and agriculture/fisheries, each facing 7 and 6 new barriers respectively. Overall, protectionist tendencies remain a challenge, with the number of barriers continuing to rise worldwide.
Aid for Trade: Promoting Trade Development and Poverty Reduction in Transitio...UNDP Eurasia
This document discusses Aid for Trade (AfT), which aims to help developing countries overcome barriers to trade and benefit from the global trading system. It focuses on transition economies in Europe and Central Asia. Key areas of AfT support include building trade policy capacity, improving economic infrastructure, strengthening productive sectors, and providing adjustment assistance. The document outlines a UNDP project providing AfT to Central Asia, South Caucasus and Western CIS over two phases from 2009-2013. The project conducts AfT needs assessments to identify capacity gaps and recommend technical assistance to improve trade's impact on living standards and poverty reduction.
LAWYER IN VIETNAM DR. OLIVER MASSMANN - EU-VIETNAM FREE TRADE AGREEMENTDr. Oliver Massmann
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) was concluded in 2015 after 14 rounds of negotiations. It aims to eliminate over 99% of tariffs between the EU and Vietnam, providing significant opportunities for trade and investment. The EVFTA was later split into separate trade and investment agreements, and its ratification is still pending. Once in effect, it will boost Vietnam's GDP by 10-15% and exports by 30-40% over 10 years by opening EU markets of over 500 million consumers to Vietnamese goods and services. The EVFTA also commits Vietnam to reforms improving market access for EU firms in areas like government procurement, services, and investment dispute settlement. It establishes a new standard for comprehensive free trade
This document provides a summary of the key points from a report published by the OECD on competitiveness in South East Europe. The report assesses 15 policy dimensions related to competitiveness in 6 economies in the region - Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Serbia. It provides indicators to benchmark performances within the region and against the EU. The report was developed through cooperation between SEE governments, regional networks, and the OECD, and acknowledges progress made while calling for more strategic policymaking and stakeholder engagement to further boost competitiveness.
Quarterly newsletter with information on economic cooperation and integration in Asia from the GIZ programme Regional Economic Cooperation and Integration in Asia (RCI). In our newsletter we share information about our programme activities, and further input on the programme’s focus areas such as regionalism, trade facilitation and port cooperation in Asia.
VN-Migratiepact heeft wel degelijk concrete gevolgenThierry Debels
Uit een document van de Raad van de EU (14518/18) van 30 november blijkt duidelijk dat het VN-Migratiepact concrete gevolgen heeft voor de landen van de EU.
Contributi dei parlamentari del PD - Contributi L. 3/2019Partito democratico
DI SEGUITO SONO PUBBLICATI, AI SENSI DELL'ART. 11 DELLA LEGGE N. 3/2019, GLI IMPORTI RICEVUTI DALL'ENTRATA IN VIGORE DELLA SUDDETTA NORMA (31/01/2019) E FINO AL MESE SOLARE ANTECEDENTE QUELLO DELLA PUBBLICAZIONE SUL PRESENTE SITO
Eastern Europe B2C eCommerce Report 2014Ben Sharir
Eastern Europe is showing strong growth in B2C e-commerce, with total online sales reaching €13.1 billion in 2012, a 35.6% increase. Russia is the largest e-commerce market in the region, generating €10.3 billion in online sales. Overall, the region is still developing its e-commerce markets compared to other parts of Europe. However, countries like Romania have improved infrastructure which benefits e-commerce growth. International companies should thoroughly research these diverse markets and partner with local experts to understand each country's unique business and cultural environment before expanding. With rising internet usage, a growing middle class, and continued economic development, Eastern Europe presents promising long term opportunities for online retailers.
The Balkan Barometer, published for the first time in 2015, surveys 7,000 citizens and 1,400 businesses in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo*, Montenegro, Serbia and The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, on a wide range of issues dealing with the political, socio-economic, business and investment climate, infrastructure, rule of law and other developments in the region.
De Facto Consultancy conducted survey in Montenegro.
This document is an annual report by Ecommerce Europe on B2C e-commerce in Eastern Europe. It provides facts, figures, trends and forecasts on the e-commerce market in Eastern Europe. In 2012, total B2C e-commerce turnover in Eastern Europe, including online retail goods and services, reached €13.1 billion, a growth of 35.6% compared to the previous year. The report estimates growth in 2013 of 47% to €19.3 billion. It focuses on the e-commerce markets and key metrics of Russia, Ukraine and Romania, the largest countries in the region.
The International Investment Bank (IIB) is a multilateral development bank that provides financing and technical assistance to promote economic development among its member states. The IIB aims to foster greater integration and balanced growth between member state economies. It has financed over 300 projects totaling around 9 billion euro since 1970. The IIB also supports environmental sustainability and works with partners like Wetlands International and WWF to provide grants for environmental protection projects in member countries.
The document summarizes business opportunities in Croatia and the Balkan region for Catalan companies. It provides an overview of the economies of Croatia, Slovenia, Macedonia, Serbia, and other Balkan countries. Key industries and economic indicators are outlined for each country. Tips for success include finding local partners, using business support organizations, and considering Croatia as a hub for the region. Overall, the document promotes the region as having potential for investment and growth.
International Investor in VIPC Capital Managementfinegroup
The document is a presentation about investment opportunities in Vietnam and the services provided by VIPC Capital Management Corporation. It summarizes Vietnam's economy, key industries like securities, real estate and M&A, and analyzes their potential. It then profiles VIPC, describing it as a licensed financial advisor that offers wealth management, investment funds, and advisory services. The presentation concludes by emphasizing Vietnam's integration globally and growth opportunities in its financial sectors.
Quarterly newsletter with information on economic cooperation and integration in Asia from the GIZ programme Regional Economic Cooperation and Integration in Asia (RCI). In our newsletter we share information about our programme activities, and further input on the programme’s focus areas such as regionalism, trade facilitation and port cooperation in Asia.
This document is the table of contents for the EuroCham Whitebook 2020 report. It lists the 17 sector committees that contributed recommendations covering various cross-sectoral and sector-specific issues. It also includes introductory remarks from EuroCham leadership and partner business associations. The table of contents provides an overview of the report's structure, with sections on contextual introduction, recommendations for economic recovery, and specific issues addressed by each sector committee.
Boosting Business in the Mediterranean: Entrepreneurs' Success StoriesSamir Abdelkrim
Entrepreneurs are leading the way in bringing the northern and southern rims of the Mediterranean closer together, a collection of business success stories shows. The collection was compiled by the European Investment Bank, European Commission and ANIMA Investment Network (1) and will be presented to EU and Mediterranean finance ministers meeting in Brussels tomorrow. It shows that cooperation in the region is already an economic, social and human reality.
In a joint statement, EIB Vice President Philippe de Fontaine Vive, European Commission Industry Commissioner Günter Verheugen and European External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner said: “In these times of economic uncertainty, cooperation between Europe and the Mediterranean is more important than ever. With a population of around 750 million, the Euro-Mediterranean market could help both sides face competition from other regions in the world, but trade and investment flows need encouraging. The European Neighbourhood Policy and Union for the Mediterranean aim to deepen and strengthen those ties by providing a political and financial framework for cooperation.”
The initiative for the brochure was taken by Mr Fontaine de Vive at a meeting of Euro-Mediterranean industry ministers last November where it became apparent that successful private sector investments were little known outside the countries in which they had been made. The stories featured were chosen from among hundreds with the aim of reflecting the variety of economic sectors involved and the broadest possible representation of countries involved in the Union for the Mediterranean.
Authors: Marie Corman (European Commission), Joyce Liyan (European Investment Bank), Samir Abdelkrim (writing, titles) & Bénédict de Saint Laurent / ANIMA
Opportunities for foreign firms in the Circular Economy in Romania 2021 - act...Jackie Bojor
What are the current activities related to implementing a circular economy in Romania? What are the expected legislative changes for a better waste collection and recycling, for reducing waste generation in the Romanian industrial sector, in the retail and consumption of the population?
Are there any initiatives to improve the selective waste collection in Romanian cities? What are the expected investments in the Romanian waste management system through the European Recovery and Resilience Facility?
Tax system and Investment climate in Albania, 2016ALTAX Consulting
This document is prepared by the experts of the AL-TAX, in a series of thematic collections, with the aim to become a source of discussion for those who are interested, or have inseparable connection with taxation in the implementation of their practices. Tax system and Investment Climate in Albania, 2016 aim to provide information to those considering investing or doing business internationally.
This is the fourth edition.
We've been very carefully to ensure that the information presented in this publication is correct and reflects the situation as of January 2016. The goal of the third edition of this collection is to provide general guidelines on investment and business in Albania and to compare them with the tax rules.
For further information on matters discussed in this publication please contact Eduart Gjokutaj, Tax adviser in AL Tax Center.
This document provides information about a training course for women entrepreneurs within the Euro-FEM project funded by the European Union. The training will take place online over 4 hours and cover attracting funding sources in the EU, including structural funds, financial instruments for startups, and the process for participating in European projects. The training will be led by Irene Otero Rodriguez, an experienced consultant specialized in business creation and internationalization.
The report analyzes trade and investment barriers reported to the EU Commission between January and December 2016. It found that 36 new barriers were put in place by 21 countries in 2016, with Russia and India introducing the most (6 and 5 respectively). The majority of new barriers were "behind the border" measures affecting goods, though traditional border measures and subsidies also increased. The sectors most affected were wines/spirits and agriculture/fisheries, each facing 7 and 6 new barriers respectively. Overall, protectionist tendencies remain a challenge, with the number of barriers continuing to rise worldwide.
Aid for Trade: Promoting Trade Development and Poverty Reduction in Transitio...UNDP Eurasia
This document discusses Aid for Trade (AfT), which aims to help developing countries overcome barriers to trade and benefit from the global trading system. It focuses on transition economies in Europe and Central Asia. Key areas of AfT support include building trade policy capacity, improving economic infrastructure, strengthening productive sectors, and providing adjustment assistance. The document outlines a UNDP project providing AfT to Central Asia, South Caucasus and Western CIS over two phases from 2009-2013. The project conducts AfT needs assessments to identify capacity gaps and recommend technical assistance to improve trade's impact on living standards and poverty reduction.
LAWYER IN VIETNAM DR. OLIVER MASSMANN - EU-VIETNAM FREE TRADE AGREEMENTDr. Oliver Massmann
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) was concluded in 2015 after 14 rounds of negotiations. It aims to eliminate over 99% of tariffs between the EU and Vietnam, providing significant opportunities for trade and investment. The EVFTA was later split into separate trade and investment agreements, and its ratification is still pending. Once in effect, it will boost Vietnam's GDP by 10-15% and exports by 30-40% over 10 years by opening EU markets of over 500 million consumers to Vietnamese goods and services. The EVFTA also commits Vietnam to reforms improving market access for EU firms in areas like government procurement, services, and investment dispute settlement. It establishes a new standard for comprehensive free trade
This document provides a summary of the key points from a report published by the OECD on competitiveness in South East Europe. The report assesses 15 policy dimensions related to competitiveness in 6 economies in the region - Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Serbia. It provides indicators to benchmark performances within the region and against the EU. The report was developed through cooperation between SEE governments, regional networks, and the OECD, and acknowledges progress made while calling for more strategic policymaking and stakeholder engagement to further boost competitiveness.
Quarterly newsletter with information on economic cooperation and integration in Asia from the GIZ programme Regional Economic Cooperation and Integration in Asia (RCI). In our newsletter we share information about our programme activities, and further input on the programme’s focus areas such as regionalism, trade facilitation and port cooperation in Asia.
VN-Migratiepact heeft wel degelijk concrete gevolgenThierry Debels
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Contributi dei parlamentari del PD - Contributi L. 3/2019Partito democratico
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Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity JourneyAggregage
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AHMR is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed online journal created to encourage and facilitate the study of all aspects (socio-economic, political, legislative and developmental) of Human Mobility in Africa. Through the publication of original research, policy discussions and evidence research papers AHMR provides a comprehensive forum devoted exclusively to the analysis of contemporaneous trends, migration patterns and some of the most important migration-related issues.
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The Karnataka government, along with the central government’s Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), offers various housing schemes to cater to the diverse needs of citizens across the state. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the major housing schemes available in the Karnataka housing board for both urban and rural areas in 2024.
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
The Antyodaya Saral Haryana Portal is a pioneering initiative by the Government of Haryana aimed at providing citizens with seamless access to a wide range of government services
Presentation for european georgian sme year 2018 presentation tblisi 3 draft 6. feb
1. Georgia – the superstar of Economic Reform and Freedom
EU SBA and OECD SME Policy Index
Doing Business Number 1
3800$ GDP –Capita Georgia
How to reach the next level of economic development?
What to learn from the SEE, Balkans, EaP, Ukraine and CEE?
10 Central Strategic Consideration and Recommendations
SME Policy Workshop Georgia 2018
SMEs Learning from and with SEE
3/18/2018www.flattax-europe.eu1
European SME Policy for Georgia
2. Is Competition Law and its implementation
Anti-State Subsidy, Anti-Monopoly, Anti- Market Power abuse
Openness, transparency, Equality in opportunity and access of State controlled
assets, budgets, concessions, land, information, urban and infrastructure projects
and planning, government data, procurement, taxation, customs, licenses
No matter – big or small, political or personal connected, location in center or
periphery, minority or ethnic or gender or age,
Exceptions only in public interest to support specific groups like women, periphery
regions, specific disadvantaged groups – but again based on clear rules
The essence of SME policy
is Competition
3/18/2018www.flattax-europe.eu2
SMEs provide Jobs, Growth, Prosperity
3. Deep conflicts in all post communist societies
In deed in all European society about economic and social politics
between Free market, Small Gov, Redistribution, Social Democrats and
most decision makers lack economic background
It is essential to reach a consensus between public and SME community
and media and elite and all stakeholders, trade union and business
association, left and right in politics and keep a dialogue between
stakeholders and social partners active
SMEs are creating jobs, bring growth and ensure prosperity for if not all
so most and their employees and families and consumers
Towards a Georgian European SME
National Consensus
3/18/2018www.flattax-europe.eu3
SMEs Jobs, Growth, Prosperity
4. The Georgian European SME START UP WEEK
http://startupeuropeweek.eu/ –February 2018
The European Georgian E-Skills for e-SMEs Week – e-Gov in March 2018 eskills4jobs.ec.europa.eu/
The European Georgian Week for SMEs and Regional Development May 2018
http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/regions-and-cities/#!/home
The European Georgian SME WEEK - Presentation of Georgian SME Progress Report 2018
https://ec.europa.eu/growth/smes/support/sme-week_de
The European Georgian SME Entrepreneurship Week 2018 http://gew.co/ in November 2018 focusing on
entrepreneurship in 5 key SME segments – Youth, Women, Migrants-Minorities, Poor and Periphery
The European Georgian SME Vocational Skills Week 2018 https://europa.eu/newsroom/events/european-
vocational-skills-week_en in December
Developing the SME Consensus
broad Multi Stakeholder Coalition based
6 thematic SME campaigns every year
3/18/2018www.flattax-europe.eu4
The European Georgian SME YEAR
5. The Ukrainian European E-Skills for e-SMEs Week in 15 March 2017
eskills4jobs.ec.europa.eu/
The Ukrainian European Week for SMEs and Regional Development
The Ukrainian European EU SME WEEK 2017
https://ec.europa.eu/growth/smes/support/sme-week_de
The Ukrainian European Entrepreneurship Week 2017 http://gew.co/ in
November 2017 focusing entrepreneurship in 5 key SME segments
The Ukrainian European Vocational Skills Week 2017
https://europa.eu/newsroom/events/european-vocational-skills-week_en in
December
The Ukrainian European START UP WEEK
http://startupeuropeweek.eu/ –February 2018
The SME Year in Ukraine 2017
will have 6 pillars
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The Ukrainian European SME YEAR 2017
6. The European SME Institutional
Infrastructure
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Developing the SME Infrastructure
8. Economic Ministries, Central Bank, Tax & Customs, Land Register
Business Chambers, FDI and Bilateral Chambers, National Associations and
Sector Federations,
BSP like Banks, Insurances, Accountants, Notaries, Lawyers, CMC
Consultants, Consulting Engineers, Export and Certification Consultant,
Quality Infrastructure Experts, Financial and Property Evaluators
Donors and International Projects
Round Table for SME reform progress monthly
National Council under Minister 4 times a year
One Top Level National SME Congress with State President of Prime Minister
present and taking Patronage and receiving the Annual SME Status
Competitiveness Consensus Progress Report
National SME Consultation Competitiveness Consensus
Council
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9. A SME Bank on National Level
A SME Policy Agency on National Level
Regional SME Development Agencies
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Power to SMEs– Power to Regions
Austrian SME Policy is done by Ministry of Economics
https://www.bmdw.gv.at/Seiten/default.aspx
And Investment promotion from ABA https://investinaustria.at/en/ but SME support
Austria SME Financing by Austrian State SME Bank www.aws.at and most SME by
Austrian Regions with 9 different Regional SME Agencies https://www.ecoplus.at/ & https://www.biz-
up.at/ http://www.salzburgagentur.at/ https://www.standort-tirol.at https://www.sfg.at/ https://www.kwf.at/ http://www.wirtschaft-
burgenland.at/index.php?id=17 https://wirtschaftsagentur.at/
SME & Regions
But as well
Regions
competing for
SMEs
10. 1. Smart Virtual EU Accession – maximum adoption of EU
Regulation within maximum compliance coupled with maximum
competitiveness – accelerate adoption cost effective
2. EU DCFTA, EaP, Energy Community fine but not enough
Georgia in CEFTA and RCC, RAI and SEE Structures
3. A new alliance with all pro European EU accession countries
4. Learning from, with and cooperating with the Balkans
SEE – Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia united in SEE
Good – so far – now for the second step
European Governance & Market Access & European
Investment Security –SME Competitiveness Consensus
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Treat yourself like future EU Member
11. 1. Do not fall in trap of following some Western European
economic model of 2018 – you will end like Greece
2. Germany and Austria of the 1960ies
3. Slovakia and Estonia of 1990ies
4. Croatia and Bulgaria 2000
5. Macedonia and Montenegro 2010ies
6. Western Balkans in EU accession trajectory 2025- 2029
The SME Growth miracle - of Austria in
1960ies, CEE in 1990ies, SEE in 2000,
Balkans now, and now in EE
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Repeating the SME Growth Miracle
12. 1. NATO Member Montenegro 2017
2. Most Advanced EU Candidate
3. Tourism investment as driver
4. Good reformer but Georgia is better
5. 9% Tax rate
6. GDP 6,7000 capita
7. Complex relation with former colonial master
8. Could be extend to Kosovo and Macedonia and Albania
Towards a Georgian – Montenegro
strategic Partnership
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Twining Balkan and Caucasus SME
Reform Leaders
13. Regional Cooperation RCC http://rcc.int/
CEFTA Trade, Investment and SME www.cefta.int
Public Finance Education http://www.cef-see.org/
Public Administration Reform http://www.respaweb.eu/
Entrepreneurship Learning http://www.seecel.hr/
Transport and Infrastructure http://www.seetoint.org/
Anti - Corruption http://rai-see.org/
http://www.ecfr.eu/article/commentary_why_ukraine_should_become_a_balkan_country
The SME Growth miracle –in a stable
framework of pro European accession and
regional cooperation mechanism
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Georgia join SEE Regional Cooperation
15. CEFTA was developed to prepare EU accession in trade and
investment and SME policy – it worked its magic for CEE, SEE and
now for pro European Eastern Europe
It is like economic preparation area for EU
It brings Georgia closer to the EU Candidate countries
It is just the start of an alliance for pre Accession on the road for a
Thessaloniki Guarantee for Georgia EU Membership
Never forget – the BRD and the Cyprus example!
Moldova is already in CEFTA-
Ukraine considering CEFTA
Georgia should now join as well
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Georgia, join CEFTA!
18. EU regional cooperation and coordination structures
Visegrad 4, Baltic Council, Nordic Council, Benelux,
RCC &WB6
United to and in Europe
Cross Border Trade, Development of border regions,
larger market, overcoming regional antagonism, joint
infrastructure projects - European Infrastructure
Interconnectivity
most trade in SME sector should happen with neighbors
Regional Economic Integration to accelerate EU future &
Regional Competition between Jurisdiction and Economies
Regional Cooperation EU Style
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SME and SEE
Regional Economic Integration
Kosovo 3,6 -10%
Montenegro 6,7 -9%
Albania 4,2 – 15%
Macedonia 5,3 -10%
GDP-Capita –Tax rate
Albania NATO
Montenegro NATO
Kosovo in Euro
Montenegro in Euro
19. Certainly there are development models in the world without EU or supranational
trade integration but not in EU periphery and not for small and medium economies
To reach the next level of 7 to 9 thousand GDP per capita to double GDP in next
decade to reach todays level of Montenegro, Bulgaria and Romania and Croatia
SME requires all sector of the economy to reach the regulatory quality, stability and
density of safely invest in and the rule of law and the market size only EU integration
provides and offers with a Powerful EU Internal Market based on the four freedoms
and the unprecedented liberalization success from energy to transport etc
And the decisively battle for Competition, Anti Subsidy and Anti Monopoly can only
be won against vested interests in EU context and with EU support and within EU
framework
A EU Framework is required to achieve the next level to ensure
the European Governance, EU Market Access,
European Investment Security and
EU SME Reform and Competitiveness Consensus
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European SME policy requires EU
framework
20. Financial Education – Business Planning
https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/b4f9be0049585ff9a192b51
9583b6d16/SMEE.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
Payment delay and enforcement – Late Payment Directive of EU
– Implementation http://ec.europa.eu/growth/smes/support/late-
payment_en
New SME access models – Leasing, Factoring, Purchase order
Financing http://fitsmallbusiness.com/purchase-order-
financing/
Promotion of e-payment- fight against informality
https://www.betterthancash.org/
SME Access to Finance
The key for growth
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Why Europe matters for SMEs…Let us discuss the most
crucial issue SME access to finance…
21. SME Focus of Banking Sector
http://ec.europa.eu/growth/access-to-finance_en
Micro Finance System
http://www.ey.com/Publication/vwLUAssets/EY-and-university-
of-cambridge/$FILE/EY-cambridge-alternative-finance-report.pdf
Accounting Reform – Easy Financial Planning
https://ec.europa.eu/growth/smes/business-friendly-
environment/accounting_en
Land and Banking –Kataster and Collateral https://www.land-
links.org/
The accelerating upwards helix of SME growth based on a
proven success trajectory
SME Access to Finance
What is matter for the next level
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Why Europe matters for SMEs…
22. Land, labor and Capital – continue excellence in taxation and openness -
only distributed profit taxed- excellent, Open Labor market, low labor
related social charges and pension costs,
European Kataster and e-construction permit Open Land Market
SME Institutional Framework – The Austrian model
Power to Regions – Power to SMEs
Doing Business – e-Gov – e-SME
EU perspective –via CEFTA and SEE and CBC
A European Georgian SME Policy Reform and Competitiveness
Consensus
Save guard the excellent achievements
Now for the second level of European
SME Policy
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6 Central Success Factors
SME Jobs, Growth and Prosperity