1. DIHK-CEFTA Project Partnership for strengthening Regional Cooperation Snežana Rašeta – Peković, coordinator of the Project in CCI Serbia Belgrade, 26 March 2015

2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIHK-CEFTA PROJECT 24. März 2015 The DIHK-CEFTA Partnership Project “Implementation of CEFTA in order to improve the internationalization of SEE economy” is a partnership project between the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) and the SEE chambers. The main goal of this project is that SMEs in Southeast Europe benefit from the options offered by the CEFTA Agreement and increase the income and employment opportunities in the region as a result. The Chambers of the CEFTA parties are qualified for an active role in the implementation the CEFTA Agreement, particularly with respect to promoting SMEs.

3. DURATION AND FINANCING OF THE PROJECT  The DIHK-CEFTA Partnership Project was launched in 2010 on the initiative of the Association of Balkan Chambers. Its duration is 2 phases per 3 years, finishing in 2016.  The Project is financed by the Federal German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Developement(BMZ) through the Foundation for Economic Developement and Vocational Training (SEQUA). 24. März 2015

4. THE PROJECT PARTNERS WITHIN THE PROJECT BENEFICIARIS  Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tirana  Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina  Croatian Chamber of Economy  Kosovo Chamber of Commerce*  Economic Chamber of Macedonia  Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova  Chamber of Economy of Montenegro  Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia * This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and ICJ advisory opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence. 24. März 2015

5. THE PROJECT PARTNERS WITHIN THE PROJECT NON BENEFICIERIS  Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bulgaria  Union of Hellenic Chambers of Commerce and Industry  Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey 24. März 2015

6. THE PROJECT OBJECTIVES  Supporting the organization of conference, round table and forums on CEFTA related topics and issues  Supporting the work of the CEFTA working groups  Minimizing the non-tariff customs barriers  Supporting the border crossing cooperation between regional chambers from different countries  Supporting the chambers in elaboration of new services 24. März 2015

7. THE PROJECT OBJECTIVES  Supporting the organization of cooperation meetings for companies in-between the SEE region  Establishing of a network of educational centers/ programs for companies at the chambers of commerce and industry  Supporting the organization of participation for the SEE chambers and companies at common stand on fairs and exhibitions in SEE (in the 1 st phase )  Supporting the publication of guides, brochures, PR materials on different topics (in the 1 st phase ) 24. März 2015

8. RESULTS OF THE PROJECT  Good connections and cooperation of the chambers  Strengthening the expertise of chambers regarding CEFTA issues  Better information of the companies about CEFTA Agreement  Improved dialogue between chambers, business and relevant institutions  Faster identification and elimination of trade barriers  Education of companies related trade issues  Strengthening overall economic cooperation in the Region  Better visibility of the Region 24. März 2015