1. Presentation of Region of Crete
Yiannis Polychronakis
Technical Advisor of Vice-Governor of Rethymno
Region of Crete
12/05/2016

2. Region of Crete at a glance
4 Regional Units (Heraklion, Chania, Rethymno & Lassithi)
inhabitants (5,76% of Greek territory & is 5th largest among the Greek Regions)
Region of Crete at a glance - Demographics

3. Region of Crete at a glance
REGIONAL GOVERNOR OF CRETE
GOVERNOR OF EACH REGION
Programme Management Environment & Infrastructure
Development
Public Health and Social Welfare
Transport & Communications
Agricultural & Rural Economy and Veterinary
Internal Affairs
Legal
Civil Protection
DEPARTMENT VICE-GOVERNORS (ENERGY, PLANNING, AGRICLTURE, DEVELOPMENT, INDUSTRY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP-TRADE, EDUCATION AND LEARNING)
TOURISM DEVELOPMNENT ORGANISZATION
HERAKLION DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CHANIA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AGRI-NUTRITION COOPERATION AGENCY
Region of Crete at a glance – Organisation Structure

4. Agricultural & Rural Economy and Veterinary
Region of Crete at a glance Agricultural & Rural Economy and Veterinary Sub-departments
Agricultural & Rural Economy and Veterinary
Quality Control & Flora Hygiene Control
Crop & Livestock Production
Accounting
Veterinary
Fishery
Land Survey & Reforestation
Region of Crete at a glance – Organisation Structure

5. Region of Crete at a glance
Crete is the most populous island
Approximately 42% of the population lives in Crete's main cities and towns whilst 45% lives in rural areas
The Region produces 4,9% (€13 bn) of total GNP of the country.
Main economic activities include agriculture and tourism services
Region of Crete at a glance - Demographics

6. Region of Crete at a glance Pillars of Local Economy
Tourism – Services 80,66%
Industry – secondary sector 13,84%
Agriculture –Primary Sector 5,5%
Region of Crete at a glance – Sectors of local Economy

7. The strong economy of Crete is reflected in its export activity
strong performance indicators

8. Presentation of Region of Crete
Thanks for your attention!
Presentation of Region of Crete
Michael Vamiedakis
CEO  Tourism Development Company
Region of Crete
24/09/2014