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

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 project supports Ukrainian small and medium-sized enterprises while addressing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. It offers advisory services through COVID-19 Business Clinics and grants to aid SME recovery.

Within the project, the implementing European food safety institutions work closely with Georgian colleagues for legal approximation. They also align national rules and procedures with EU standards and build capacities in food safety, veterinary, phytosanitary, and SPS border control.

Lake Sevan, the largest freshwater lake in the Caucasus Region, serves as a crucial source of water, irrigation, aquaculture, and hydropower in Armenia, directly impacting both environmental health and economic prospects. With backing from the EU Water Initiative (EUWI) Plus, Armenia is crafting its initial River Basin Management Plan for Lake Sevan to enhance long-term water resource management. EU4SEVAN will leverage ongoing efforts and initiatives to bolster environmental safeguards for Lake Sevan, aligning with broader objectives.

The EU for IMPACT Armenia project seeks to enhance the welfare of Armenian labor migrants, returnees, and their families by mobilizing remittances for local development and fostering job creation in Armenia.

The project assists established firms seeking financing from capital markets for various purposes such as infrastructure development, energy efficiency, green projects, and early-stage funding.

The Project seeks to improve living conditions in Moldovan rural areas by enhancing small and medium enterprise (SME) development for increased competitiveness and productivity.

The 4-year Project aims to bolster the digital economy and regional competitiveness in Cahul by fostering innovation partnerships, promoting STEM education, and supporting startup growth.