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

The project, funded by the European Union, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Austrian Development Agency, and Polish aid, aims to enhance the quality of life and mitigate the economic and social impacts of COVID-19 in chosen Moldovan communities, fostering their long-term resilience.

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 Bank manages multiple tasks, such as aiding Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and improving firm productivity. It aims to help Armenia's Ministry of Economy by analyzing firms to find ways to enhance productivity and job growth. Additionally, it strengthens the National Statistics Agency's ability to collect firm data.

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 Project aims to assist Ukraine's Ministry of Agricultural Policy and Food with Institutional and Policy Reform for Smallholder Agriculture, and the Ministry of Environment Protection and Natural Resources with forestry sector reforms.

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.

Project Objectives: improved agricultural competitiveness; enhanced economic opportunities, employment and services to the population; improved exports; enhanced consumer protection through increased quality and coverage of inspections and controls and effective enforcement of approximated legislation.