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Projects Proposed by SIEPA. Irena Posin. IPA 2008 Serbian Export Quality Program. Objective T o support the development of a market economy and socio-economic cohesion by increasing the international competitiveness and export performance of Serbian exporters, especially SMEs . Results
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Projects Proposed by SIEPA Irena Posin
IPA 2008 Serbian Export Quality Program Objective To support the development of a market economy and socio-economic cohesion by increasing the international competitiveness and export performance of Serbian exporters, especially SMEs. Results • Create accreditation method for consultants accreditation, 100+ consultants certified, web based database of consultants. • Create a cost-sharing grant scheme that will introduce quality standards (ISO, HACCP, etc) and/or total quality management into 100 + selected SME’s with potential for export, by utilizing the services of the certified consultants. • Promotion of the importance of standards (materials, workshops). Budget -€2.5 million Duration -24 months
IPA 2008 Serbia Industry Mapping (SIM) Objective Identify potential and enhance opportunities for the growth of the Serbian economy, by providing a strategic basis for targeted FDI inflow and development of new SMEs. Results • Mapping the industries of Serbia and developing of a database of mapped industries, actors and support projects. • Developing Industry Investment Opportunity Promotion Action plan, to be included into SIEPA international marketing plan in order to maximize impact of activities. • Identifying and targeting five industry investment opportunities (develop and publish materials, design and conduct a targeted promotional, organize 3 international promotional events, advertisements/texts in international magazines and/or business publications). Budget -€ 2 million Duration -24 months
Managers Training Programme (MTP) Objective To improve the expertise of Serbian managers and business people by exposing them to best European managerial practices in EU companies, Results • 4-week study tours and 8- and 12-week internships in the EU. All trainees participate in seminars on general business practice and economic issues of the EU. Budget - Duration -
FDI Internship Scheme Objective Increase the inflow of targeted foreign direct investment into Serbia by building SIEPA’s capacity to target country specific investors. Results • “Intern” from specific country to be part of SIEPA team and work with SIEPA staff for a period of 12 months. • Database of potential investors for selected country created and investment projects identified. • Prepare a targeted promotional campaign – develop and print promotional materials, mail shot and other targeting methods, specific targeted advertisements in specialist publications etc). • 2 investor events in target country and one event in Belgrade. Budget – Duration – 12 months per intern