Network of Centres for Project Development and Management Partnership # 1 Network of Centres for Project Development and Management “Partners for Investment Promotion” Final event Brussels, November 13, 2009 Partners for Investment Promotion is a EUROCHAMBRES’ initiative supported by the EU under CARDS 2005 Regional funding

Partners for Investment promotion Project: “Network of Centres for project development and management” EU PARTNERS: Promos, Italy Special Agency of the Milan Chamber of Commerce for International Activities Czech Chamber of Commerce WB PARTNERS : Serbian Chamber of Commerce Economic Chamber of Macedonia The Chamber of Economy of Montenegro

General Objectives Capacity building and strengthening Western Balkan Chambers (WBC - Serbian Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Economy of Montenegro, Economic Chamber of Macedonia) in project management administrative resources improving skills and knowledge project planning, drafting, submitting, implementation, evaluation Developing long-term co-operation through training, transfer of knowledge, expertise and best practice provided by EU Chambers (Promos, Italy and Czech Chamber of Commerce) Creating investors-friendly climate by providing information, assistance and support accommodating their needs

Specific Objectives Strengthening the institutional and administrative capacity of the WBC through the establishment of the Network of Centres for project development and management Extending project management capacity of the WBC via know-how transfer, study tours, consulting and specialized training Improving competence in providing information, assistance and support to domestic and international companies which are interested in investing in WB countries

Expected results Improved organizational structure in the CC by forming the network of Centres and CC working teams for project development and management Fostered chamber relationships on internal, national and international level in sustainable development and project management Modernization in offering services by WBC Trained WB CC staff, improved knowledge and skills of the chamber employees in project management and project proposal preparation Increased number of approved projects from EU funds and other support programs intended to the WB countries, within the chamber network Professional assistance for obtaining credit facilities provided to domestic companies, above SME Increased number of joint projects of the public, private and non-governmental sector

Realized Project Activities Activity Chamber/ Place Date Partner responsible Actors involved No. of particip. Rea lized Inception visit Serbian Chamber of Commerce, Belgrade 24-25/11/2008 Logistics: Serbian Chamber of Commerce all project partners 6 CC - 3 SCC - 3  Kick-off meeting 04-05/12/2008 Logistics: Eurochambres and Serbian Chamber of Commerce EU and WB CC *project partners 50 *3

1st Training “Project Cycle Management and EU Funding”, in WBC Activity Chamber/ Place Date Partner responsible Actors involved No. of particip. Rea lized 1st Training on the “Project Cycle Management and EU Funding” Economic Chamber of Macedonia, Skopje 03/03/2009- 06/03/2009 Logistics: Economic Chamber of Macedonia, Skopje Trainers: PROMOS, Milan and Czech Chamber of Commerce ECM staff, EU CC Trainers 26 ECM - 24 EU CC - 2  1st Training on the “Project Cycle Management and EU Funding” (Training Evaluation: 4,42) Serbian Chamber of Commerce, Belgrade 10/03/2009- 13/03/2009 Logistics: Serbian Chamber of Commerce SCC&RCC staff, 37 SCC - 19 RCC - 16 Chamber of Economy of Montenegro, Podgorica 17/03/2009- 20/03/2009 Logistics: Chamber of Economy of Montenegro, Podgorica CEM staff & Others, 20 CEM – 8 Others–10 Certificates & Training material: Printed materials, and CD

The Study visit in PROMOS, Milan, for WBC partners Activity Chamber/ Place Date Partner responsible Actors involved No. of particip. Rea lized The Study visit in PROMOS, Milan, for WBC partners PROMOS, Milan 31/03/2009 - 03/04/2009 Logistics and Trainers: PROMOS, Milan WB CC & Promos 6  Professional training, know how transfer, exchange of best practices, strengthening cooperation between the involved project partners (area: project management, FDI attraction, best practice) The Conference "Invest in the Mediterranean: Focus on Western Balkans", March 31, 2009 The Conference was organized in collaboration with Invest in the Western Balkans (IIWB), FIAS – Foreign Investment Advisory Service (World Bank Group), IFC – International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group). In this conference – developed through two roundtables (renewable energy sector and infrastructure sector) and a final general workshop – the National Investment and Promotion Agencies of the Western Balkans Countries presented the general investment opportunities in their own countries. Around 100 delegates took part in the event, including companies, banks, associations and law offices. Meetings with Business Associations, Promotional Institutions: Osmi Borsa Immobiliare Special Agency of the Milan Chamber of Commerce for the provision of services for the real estate market Formaper Special Agency of the Milan Chamber of Commerce for entrepreneurship & SME development

The Study visit in PROMOS, Milan, for WBC partners Agrimercati Special Agency of the Milan Chamber of Commerce for Agriculture Territory Environment and Markets Chamber of arbitration Special Agency the Milan Chamber of Commerce for the domestic and international arbitration Innovhub Special Agency of the Milan Chamber of Commerce for innovation

2nd Training “Project planning and drafting”, in WBC Activity Chamber/ Place Date Partner responsible Actors involved No. of particip. Rea lized 2nd Training on “Project planning and drafting” (Training Evaluation: 4,78) Serbian Chamber of Commerce, Belgrade 14/05/2009- 15/05/2009 Logistics: Serbian Chamber of Commerce Trainers: PROMOS, Milan SCC&RCC staff, Promos Trainer 42 SCC - 23 RCC - 18 Promos - 1  Economic Chamber of Macedonia, Skopje 21/05/2009- 22/05/2009 Logistics: Economic Chamber of Macedonia, Skopje ECM staff, 18 ECM – 17 2nd Training on “Project planning and drafting” (Training Evaluation: 4,27) Chamber of Economy of Montenegro, Podgorica 28/05/2009- 29/05/2009 Logistics: Chamber of Economy of Montenegro, Podgorica CEM staff &Others, 15 CEM - 11 Others – 3 Certificates & Training material: Printed materials, and CD

The Study visit in Czech Chamber of Commerce, for WBC partners Activity Chamber/ Place Date Partner responsible Actors involved No. of particip. Rea lized The Study visit in Czech Chamber of Commerce Czech Chamber of Commerce, Prague 30/07/2009- 31/07/2009 Logistics and Trainers: Czech Chamber of Commerce WB CC & Czech CC 3  Professional training, know how transfer, exchange of best practices, strengthening cooperation between the involved project partners Focus on Project management, Quality management, services support center for business and attracting investment

3rd Training “FDI Attracting, EU Funds in practice”, in WBC Activity Chamber/ Place Date Partner responsible Actors involved No. of particip. Rea lized 3dr Training on “FDI Attracting, EU Funds in practice” Economic Chamber of Macedonia, Skopje 0905/2009- 09/05/2009 24/09/2009- 25/09/2009 Logistics: Serbian Chamber of Commerce Trainers: PROMOS, Milan and Czech Chamber of Commerce ECM staff, EU CC Trainers 16 ECM – 14 EU CC - 2  3rd Training on “FDI Attracting, EU Funds in practice” (Training Evaluation: 4,82) Serbian Chamber of Commerce, Belgrade 30/09/2009- 02/10/2009 SCC&RCC staff, 47 SCC - 19 RCC - 26 (Training Evaluation: 4,32) Chamber of Economy of Montenegro, Podgorica 05/10/2009- 07/10/2009 Logistics: Chamber of Economy of Montenegro, Podgorica CEM staff & Others, 15 CEM - 8 Others - 5 3rd Training in SCC: 30/09/2009 “FDI Attraction”, by Czech Chamber of Commerce, lecturer: Mr. Jiri Hansl 01-02/09/2009 “EU Funds in practice, by PROMOS, lecturer: Ms. Elena Cornale Working in group: IPA CBC Serbia – Bulgaria, IPA Service procurement notice “Improved SME Competitiveness and Innovation”, Location - Serbia Certificates & Training material: Printed materials, and CD

Final activities, conclusion of the project Activity Chamber/ Place Date Partner responsible Actors involved No. of particip. Rea lized Partners meeting in Chamber of Economy of Montenegro Agreement about further work and activities Chamber of Economy of Montenegro, Podgorica 08/10/2009- 09/10/2009 Logistics: Chamber of Economy of Montenegro and Promos all project partners 5  Visit EU Institution in Brussels Brussels 11/11/2009- 12/11/2009 Logistics: Italian Branch Office in Brussels, CC Representative Office in Brussels, and Eurochambres WB CC 3 Final Conference in Brussels Involved actors: all project partners Presentation of the results and achievement of the objectives Eurochambres, Brussels 13/11/2009 Logistics: Eurochambres EU and WB CC *project partners 50 (app.) *3

Focus: activities in Serbia Added Activities, in SCC: Chamber/ Place Date Partner responsible Actors involved No. of particip. Rea lized Promotion of Serbian partnerships within project "Partners for investment promotion Partners 2”, Eurochambres (Partnership: 1, 2, 7, 8) Serbian Chamber of Commerce, Belgrade 30/01/2009 Logistics: Serbian Chamber of Commerce SCC & RCC staff 35  Selection participants from SCC and RCC for Training - Members of "Network of Centres for Project Development and Management” 09/02/2009- 20/02/2009 56 SCC 22 RCC 34 Members of "Network of Centres for Project Development and Management” 30/09/2009 57 SCC 25 RCC 32 Roundtable for Members of Network of Centres for Project Development and Management (3 times) 13/03/2009 15/05/2009 02/10/2009 20 23 25 Serbian CC Belgrade CC RCC Subotica RCC Sombor RCC Zrenjanin RCC Novi Sad RCC Pančevo RCC Pozarevac RCC Valjevo RCC Krusevac RCC Kragujevac RCC Užice RCC Zaječar RCC Leskovac RCC Kinkinda Srem CC RCC Kraljevo RPP Kosovo i M. Members of "Network of Centres for Project Development and Management”, in SCC http://eng.komora.net/SCC/EurochambresPARTNERS2/tabid/1044/Default.aspx

Project visibility Dissemination of information – Media promotions of the Centers network activities Created web sub-portal: Eurochambres Partners 2 "Network of Centres for Project Development and Management“, in SCC Serbian version: http://www.pks.rs/Default.aspx?tabid=1883 English version: http://eng.komora.net/SCC/EurochambresPARTNERS2/tabid/1044/Default.aspx

Media coverage, newsletters

Belgrade, Republic of Serbia EUROCHAMBRES’ Project PARTNERS FOR INVESTMENT PROMOTION FOR WESTERN BALKANS Partnership #1: Serbian Chamber of Commerce, The Chamber of Economy of Montenegro, Economic Chamber of Macedonia, Promos Special Agency of the Milan Chamber of Commerce for International Activities, Czech Chamber of Commerce   Project: "Network of Centres for Project Development and Management" 3rd Training P R O G R A M M E FDI Attraction by Czech Chamber of Commerce, lecturer: Mr. Jiri Hansl    EU Funds in practice  IPA CBC Serbia – Bulgaria IPA Service: Improved SME Competitiveness and Innovation  by PROMOS Special Agency of the Milan Chamber of Commerce for International Activities, lecturer: Ms. Elena Cornale  from 30th September to 02nd October 2009  in Serbian Chamber of Commerce  Belgrade, Republic of Serbia Partners for Investment Promotion is a EUROCHAMBRES’ initiative supported by the EU under CARDS 2005 Regional funding

Trainings

Project sustainability - Planned activities Promotion of Serbian partnerships within project "Partners for investment promotion Partners 2" Eurochambres’ initiative, in SCC, December 2009 Organization of Roundtable for members of “Network of Centres for Project Development and Management”, in SCC, in 2010 (exchange experience, chamber cooperation, joint projects...) Continuing Training for Chamber staff on PCM, EU Funds, project planning and drafting, in 2010, in SCC, RCC Professional assistance to the chamber system members, representatives of Institutions, SME sector on Project Cycle management, Project proposal drafting, EU Funds, FDI Attraction   Promotion of the EU funds and other support programs intended for WBC through the chamber system and attracting of economic entities in using supporting programs Providing assistance in finding project partners in the country and abroad for participation in the EU-funding programs

Long term project partners partnership Establishment of long-term partnerships between EU Chambers and Western Balkan Chambers partners through training, transfer of knowledge, expertise and best practice provided by EU Chambers (Promos, Italy and Czech Chamber of Commerce) Continuing cooperation between EU Chambers and Western Balkan Chambers in the future in order to strengthen the integration of the Western Balkan economies in the EU Enhancement of cooperation, further training activities Facilitating the effective use and implementation of EU pre-accession funds, and other support programs for Western Balkan countries Enhancement of cooperation with relevant national/international institutions on joint project proposal drafting

Thank you for your attention ! Your PARTNERSHIP #1 Team “Network of Centres for Project Development and Management” Contact details: Milan Chamber of Commerce - Promos Special Agency of the Milan Chamber of Commerce for International Activities Tommaso Giordano, project manager giordano.tommaso@mi.camcom.it   Czech Chamber of Commerce Jiri Hansl, project manager hansl@komora.cz  Serbian Chamber of Commerce Vera Veljanovski, project manager vera.veljanovski@pks.rs +381 11 3304 523 The Chamber of Economy of Montenegro Aleksandar Marđonović, project manager jadranka@mchamber.mk Economic Chamber of Macedonia Jadranka Arizankovska, project manager amardjonovic@pkcg.org