1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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/ /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/ /03/2009
Logistics: Serbian Chamber of Commerce
SCC&RCC staff, 37
SCC - 19
RCC - 16
Chamber of Economy of Montenegro, Podgorica
17/03/ /03/2009
Logistics: Chamber of Economy of Montenegro, Podgorica
CEM staff
& Others, 20
CEM – 8
Others–10
Certificates & Training material: Printed materials, and CD

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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/ /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/ /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/ /05/2009
Logistics: Chamber of Economy of Montenegro, Podgorica
CEM staff
&Others, 15
CEM - 11
Others – 3
Certificates & Training material: Printed materials, and CD

11. 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

12. 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/ /05/2009
24/09/ /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/ /10/2009
SCC&RCC staff, 47
SCC - 19
RCC - 26
(Training Evaluation: 4,32)
Chamber of Economy of Montenegro, Podgorica
05/10/ /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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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:
English version:

16. Media coverage, newsletters

17. 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

18. Trainings

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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
Czech Chamber of Commerce
Jiri Hansl, project manager
Serbian Chamber of Commerce
Vera Veljanovski, project manager
The Chamber of Economy of Montenegro
Aleksandar Marđonović, project manager
Economic Chamber of Macedonia
Jadranka Arizankovska, project manager