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Shortlist – Rural SME Policy Support Window in Moldova

European Projects Management Ltd. has been shortlisted for the EuropeAid project contract, in consortium with WEglobal.

Project Title:

Rural SME Policy Support Window

Location:

Moldova

Project Reference:

EuropeAid/138868/DH/SER/MD

Contract Description:

The objective of this contract is to reduce economic and social disparities in rural areas through the introduction of active employment initiatives and the development of micro, small and medium sized enterprises.

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Award – TA for the Establishment of Rize Tea Research and Application Centre (TRAC)

European Project Management Ltd. has started implementing the EuropeAid project contract “Technical Assistance for for the Establishment of Rize Tea Research and Application Centre (TRAC)” in Turkey together with WYG Türkiye (Turkey), WYG International Limited (UK) and INCATEMA Consulting & Engineering S.L. (Spain) in a consortium led by the Project Group (Turkey).

Project Title: Technical Assistance for for the Establishment of Rize Tea Research and Application Centre (TRAC)

Publication Reference: EuropeAid/131426/IH/SER/TR

Value of the Contract: 1 800 500 EUR

The purpose of the project is to improve the common R&D, innovation and business development infrastructure that will be used by the tea producer SMEs in Rize and its environs. The project is composed of three components:

  • Improvement of the Institutional Capacity of the End Recipient of Assistance (ERA) and Tea Research and Application Centre (TRAC): This involves (a) development of a strategic framework that will enhance competitiveness of the tea industry; (b) preparation of business plans, service delivery manuals, a corporate plan etc. for TRAC and its departments; and (c) operationalisation of the TRAC.
  • Increasing the Productivity and Product Quality of the Tea Producing SMEs: a) conducting strategic research and studies that would enhance productivity and product quality, b) providing technical assistance to TRAC’s R&D and Training and Consultancy Departments in delivery of business development services to the target groups of the Project.
  • Increasing the Marketing Capabilities of the Tea Producing SMEs: improve the marketing capabilities of tea producing SMEs through both collective (regional) and enterprise-level initiatives.

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Technical Assistance for Samsun Logistics Centre

European Project Management Ltd. has started implementing the EuropeAid project contract “Technical Assistance for Samsun Logistics Centre” in Turkey together with WYG Türkiye (Turkey) and INCATEMA Consulting & Engineering S.L. (Spain) in a consortium led by Project Group (Turkey)

Project – Technical Assistance for Samsun Logistics Centre (EuropeAid/136227/IH/SER/TR).

Value of the contract: 2 407 575 EUR

The objective of this contract is to develop the institutional and operational capacity of the Samsun Logistics Centre Management Company for efficient and effective management of the Samsun Logistics Centre.

The project will provide technical assistance for establishment of the Samsun Logistics Centre Management Company (SLC-MC) and operations of the SLC-MC during the initial phase of its business life.

In due course, the Project is composed of two components, first of which will support the establishment of the SLC-MC by development of a business model and business plan for this entity, and facilitating establishment of the systems (e.g. HR, operations, finance, quality assurance etc.), structures (i.e. business units) and tools (e.g. service level agreements, contract templates etc.) that will be needed for implementing business model and business plan. The first component of the Operation is expected to be completed within one year upon signature of service contract.

The second component can be described as the operationalization of the SLC-MC business model and business plan. This component of the Project will improve the institutional capacity of the SLC-MC, and provide support to the SLC-MC on operating the SLC and on monitoring and evaluating its operational and financial performance.

These two components of the Project will be complemented by activities towards ensuring the visibility of the Operations as well as the SLC-MC.

The target group of the Project is the small and medium-sized enterprises.