The EU is supporting SMEs through 100+ projects in the Eastern Partnership region

The regional project, commissioned by the European Commission (EC) and undertaken by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), aims to facilitate the transition and foster sustainable and equitable economic growth models in the Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries.

The AZTAF program offers various activities that match the four main focus areas of the EU-Azerbaijan Partnership Priorities: improving institutions and governance, boosting economic development and market access, enhancing connectivity and environmental efforts, and promoting mobility and interpersonal connections.

The primary aim is to assist the government in diversifying and revitalizing the economy following the COVID-19 pandemic, while also fostering balanced and inclusive growth in economically viable regions.

The project aims to enhance the competitiveness of Fruit and Vegetables Value Chains (F&V-VCs) in the Lankaran Astara Economic Region. The project seeks to boost the capacities of F&V-VCs operators by providing modern production, processing, logistics, and marketing services.

The Mayors for Economic Growth (M4EG) initiative, a partnership between the EU and UNDP, supports mayors and their teams across the Eastern Partnership region.

This project assists Eastern Partner governments in enhancing institutional frameworks, particularly for SMEs. It involves supporting the development of SME strategies, implementing monitoring systems, and fostering public-private dialogue to inform policymaking and monitor reform progress.

Supported by funding from the EU and executed by UNDP, the project strives to enhance the capabilities of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to participate in policymaking, advance local development, and encourage social entrepreneurship and innovation.

The "EU4Business: Connecting Companies" project seeks to boost trade between EU Member States and the six Eastern Partner countries, prioritizing five sectors with high potential for SME export expansion: Organic Food, Creative Industries, Textiles, Tourism, and Wine-making.