FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT AND INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CO-OPERATION

1. PROJECT GOALS

The project aims at expanding technology co-operation between foreign firms and firms in Central Macedonia. Specifically, the projects is designed to:
Attract foreign direct investment to Central Macedonia
Expand technology co-operation with the foreign firms in the region, through actions on both the domestic and the international market
Improve the innovation capacity of local firms through co-operation with multinational businesses

2. RTP PRIORITY UMBRELLA

Support technological co-operation among firms

3. SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THE PROJECT

Information about approval procedures and incentives for foreign investors
Promotion of the region with a view to attracting investment in industry and services
Support for foreign firms that do invest in the region, in the areas of management, education/training and networking with local businesses
Support for co-operation networks linking foreign and local businesses

4. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Creation of an appropriate unit at the Ministry of Macedonia-Thrace, in co-operation with the three regions of Macedonia and Thrace
Training staff for this unit
Creation of a data base for foreign investors (procedures, incentives, existing investments, labour costs, markets, etc.)
Development of a promotional programme to attract investment
Development of support services and local co-operation networks

5. DURATION OF IMPLEMENTATION:

1997-1999

6. IMPLEMENTING AUTHORITY:

Ministry of Macedonia - Thrace

7. RELATED OPERATIONAL PROGRAMMES FROM THE 2nd CSF & COMMUNITY INITIATIVES:

ROP-IND (12), INTERREG (43)

8. DEMAND DIAGRAMS