1. DIHK – CEFTA CHAMBER PARTNERSHIP PROJECT “Implementation of CEFTA in order to Improve the Internationalization of SEE Economy” Mr. Eduard Schwartz – Head of the Project

2. Overall Objective: Strengthen SEE Intra-regional trade Strengthen SEE Intra-regional trade Strengthen trade with EU Strengthen trade with EU Make SEE region more attractive for foreign investments Make SEE region more attractive for foreign investments Strengthen competitiveness of SME`s Strengthen competitiveness of SME`s Albania Albania Bosnia & Herzegovina Bosnia & Herzegovina Bulgaria Bulgaria Participating Chambers of: Croatia Croatia Greece Greece Macedonia Macedonia Moldova Moldova Montenegro Montenegro Romania Romania Serbia Serbia Turkey Turkey

3. RESULT 1: “Know-how and management skills of the chambers are strengthened, especially in view of their role in CEFTA implementation” INDICATORS 1. At least 10 seminars for CC staff (national and regional) have taken place with about 20 participants at a seminar 2. At least 9 internships in German CC for staff of CEFTA CC take place 3. At least 2 educational trips to EU Brussels for CEFTA topics take place 4. One CEFTA expert in every CC is designated, trained and works actively on CEFTA issues

4. INDICATORS 1. At least 10 seminars per year for SME on CEFTA issues are initiated 2. At least 1 common stand of SME from CEFTA countries on trade fair in Germany takes place every year 3. At least 3 educational programs for SME were elaborated 4. At least 1 cooperation meeting (matchmaking) is organized each year 5. Every CC has a functioning “CEFTA Info-desk” for SME RESULT 2: “Chambers offer sustainable services to SME to enhance their competitiveness and make use of CEFTA opportunities”

5. RESULT 3: “Chambers act as qualified advocates of business community in the policy dialogue for CEFTA implementation” INDICATORS 1. One high-level conference per year with high-ranking administration and political positions present 2. Every CEFTA chamber has a short policy paper or message statement with regard to CEFTA implementation 3. At least 3 publications per year on CEFTA implementation and results will be produced and distributed 4. A promotion campaign for CEFTA region towards German business community is implemented

6. RESULT 4: “Chambers of CEFTA countries have developed a regular and systematic know-how exchange and implemented joint activities” INDICATORS 1. At least 10 CC staff persons are exchanged for internships within the project partner CC 2. Web-links among all CC with regard to CEFTA information and contacts are established 3. At least 3 working groups meet regularly, document their activities and results and contribute actively to at least 3 new initiatives within CEFTA 4. At least 3 educational trips from beneficiary to non-beneficiary chambers CC with topic of Free trade – CEFTA or EU

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