Private Sector Development and Trade

Introduction

Private sector development is a recognised engine of economic growth. Its economic and social impact can be very substantial, especially for developing countries, where, on average, the private sector accounts for more than 80% of GDP and 90% of jobs.

SMEs are a vital cog in the private sector engine, especially in developing economies: they can adapt quickly: they need less capital but have more intensive labour requirements; management costs are low. In other words, they are key to inexpensive production.

We have managed numerous projects supporting the development of SMEs and improving their competitiveness, promoting and facilitating trade, and helping their regional and international development.

Key areas :

SME development and clustering
Trade policy and facilitation
Regional development
Private-public partnerships
Business development

Green growth
Local economic development
Improving competitiveness
Branding
Micro-credits

Under the framework of these projects, we have:

6.500

Designed and delivered training programmes for more than 6.500 persons within the scope of customised training programmes, workshops, etc.

Organised more than 10 study visits to EU Member States and other countries presenting best practices in private sector development and international trade

6.000

Reached more than 6.000 persons within the scope of communication, awareness raising, publicity and visibility campaigns addressing private sector development and competitiveness

20.000

Prepared more than 20.000 promotional and visibility materials

3.500

Contacted more than 3.500 persons to understand their needs and grasp the current state of affairs on competitiveness, trade, and private sector development

THE TEAM LEADER OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR REVITALISATION OF HISTORY IN ŞANLIURFA, MS MARY MCKEON, STATED THAT

“Next year Göbeklitepe which is arguably Turkey’s oldest and most important heritage site will be open to the public with new state-of-the-art facilities as well as potential UNESCO World Heritage listing. This will generate renewed interest in Şanlıurfa and create an upswing in visitor arrivals. To support destination stakeholders in preparing for this situation we are working closely with the province, regions and communities to develop an improved model of tourism governance that will better co-ordinate the tourism sector, foster public-private partnership, and drive tourism development in a more strategic and professional manner. At the same time, we are helping with the development and implementation of tourism marketing materials that will help promote the destination and its attractions and executing a tourism awareness raising campaign that will prepare the community for an increase in tourism as well as delivering tourism training courses and programmes to improve skills and standards in hospitality and tourism service quality. We hope that the work and resources invested through our project will become a building block for the sustainable tourism sector in Şanlıurfa”.

A Mission Proven and Thoroughly Accomplished

Increasing the competitiveness of the furniture sector in Hatay, in southern Turkey

The “Hand Made in Hatay” increased the competitiveness of the furniture sector in Hatay Province by providing SMEs and manufacturers in the sector with bespoke marketing, branding and design support and through the establishment of a Common Use Facility (CUF), which gave SMEs and manufacturers in the sector access to high-tech equipment needed to manufacture specialist components.

Country
Turkey

Value
€ 1.774.900

Beneficiary
Antakya Chamber of Industry and Commerce

Donor
European Union

Dates
29.01.2015-29.01.2017