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.

Project Objectives: Identify the needs of the local communities in target regions, promote of development and/or enhancement of tourism and agricultural value chains, improve skills and competencies through vocational education for target groups in rural areas, strengthen rural development in target regions.

The project aims to bolster Georgia's Competition and Consumer Protection Policy to align with its commitments under the EU-Georgia Association Agreement.

Project Objectives: improve production capacity of local businesses through a quality control laboratory for agricultural products, crops, diary and wine; assure economic activity and social inclusion through improved technical tools, skills, know-how and capacities of all individuals and businesses involved in agricultural production value chain and tourism.

This project seeks to enhance Oni Municipality's economic competitiveness by establishing and nurturing business clusters to attract potential investors.

Implemented by GIZ with the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure, it aims to rebalance economic and social activity in Georgia's Guria, Imereti, Kakheti, and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti regions.

The main goal of the Joint EU-UN Programme is to enhance the quality of life and socio-economic conditions of the rural population in Abkhazia, with a particular emphasis on agriculture, ensuring equal benefits for both men and women as well as specific groups like individuals with disabilities or minority ethnic communities.

The project, part of ENPARD's fourth phase, aims to improve food safety and promote agricultural exports. It focuses on enhancing capacities within the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, supporting producers and food businesses, and facilitating the export of Georgian agricultural products, particularly to the EU market.