INVENTORY OF EXTERNAL ASSISTANCE PROJECTS FOR SME DEVELOPMENT IN
BULGARIA -
ONGOING PROJECTS BY SECTORS AND SUBSECTORS, 2001 - 2002
| PROJECT NUMBER PROJECT TITLE (DONOR NUMBER) |
DURATION | COUNTRY/ DONOR (EXECUTING AGENCY) |
TOTAL COM-MIT-MENT |
DISBUR-SEMENTS IN 2001 |
DISBUR-SEMENTS |
TYPE/ TERMS |
PROJECT OBJECTIVES (BENEFICIARY INSTITUTION) |
| SECTOR 1: "SME LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND STATE POLICY FOR SME DEVELOPMENT" | |||||||
| SUBSECTOR: 1.1. Support to national authorities |
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| 1.1.03. PHARE CAPACITY BUILDING FOR ACCELERATED GROWTH OF THE SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SME) SECTOR (BG990802) |
00-02 | EU/PHARE (DEXI) |
2,700 |
1,400 |
1,300 |
FTC/GRANT | The programme provides support to development of SME friendly legal and
institutional environment by supporting ASME to develop SMEs encouraging state policy; to
implement its co-ordination functions on SMEs development, including implementation of
external and domestic financial resources for SME support; to conduct SMEs surveys; to
establish and develop ASME regional offices; to launch public relations campaigns, etc.
The programme also assists the development of regional capacities in promoting SME
development by long and short-term consultations - both to the ASME and BARDA; training of
their personnel, introduction of BARDA members’ certification as providers of quality
support services to SMEs, establishment of new and strengthening the existing business
centers and supply of office equipment to BARDA and its members. (AGENCY FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES and BARDA) |
| 1.1.04. UNDP METHODOLOGIES AND ANALYSES FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE (BUL/97/002) (–-) |
97-02 | UNDP CAN/CIDA (UNDP) |
600 6 |
100 - |
100 - |
FTC/GRANT FTC/GRANT | The project provides timely information and high quality policy analyses
through series of reports, to support the Government's efforts in promoting a policy
dialogue with civil society and international partners. It is composed of five modules:
(1) National Human Development Reports; (2) Human Development Reports; (3) Human Security
and Aspirations Reports; (4) Development Cooperation Reports; (5) Emerging Needs. (MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS) |
| 1.1.08. JICA LONG-TERM ADVISORY SERVICE TO ASME (---) |
00-01 | JPN/JG (JICA) |
750 |
30 |
- | FTC/GRANT | The project assists the Bulgarian ASME in SME policy development and
realization, including the transfer of Japanese experience in providing public support to
SMEs, by the support of long-term consultant assistance to ASME. (AGENCY FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES) |
| 1.1.09. UK ADMINISTRATIVE BARRIERS TO SMEs (---) |
00-03 | UK/KNOW (DEXI) |
650 |
300 |
150 |
FTC/GRANT | The project objective is to contribute for the substantial expansion of
the SME sector in Bulgaria by identifying key administrative barriers to SMEs
establishment and development and ensuring their removal by reforming regulatory and
cultural environment in a short and medium term and to the capacity for further
deregulation activities. Under this project a study of the existing licenses, permits and
procedures for their granting will be conducted and set of recommendations to different
state authorities will be developed. This will be based on wider dialogue between the SME
sector, relevant government bodies and business associations. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 1.1.11. USAID SME IMPLEMENTING POLICY CHANGE (180-0023.18) |
96-01 | USA/USAID (DEXI) | 3,173 |
500 |
- | FTC/GRANT | To introduce a sustainable process by which the private sector engages
more actively in developing and advocating its policy agendas to government and other
public institutions. The project provides assistance for establishing laws, policies and
regulations to foster a competitive market economy with special emphasis on Small and
Medium-sized Enterprises development. (AGENCY FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES) |
| 1.1.12. USAID LEGAL AND POLICY ASSISTANCE IN THE ECONOMIC SECTOR (180-0023 (C)) |
97-02 | USA/USAID (DEXI) | 5,471 |
600 |
500 | FTC/GRANT | The program aims to develop a strong legal and policy framework by
promoting dialogue between the Government, the business associations and the different
businesses; to ensure that economic policy change continues to be effective, especially
for opening the Bulgarian economy and for increasing its efficiency. (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY) |
| 1.1.13. JAPAN SUPPORT FOR THE FORMULATION OF KEY GOVERNMENT POLICIES ON INDUSTRY |
01-03 | JPN/JG (JICA) |
900 |
400 |
400 |
FTC/GRANT | The project aims to form the legal framework and government’s capacity
building to Bulgarian SME development; to support Regional Development Agencies, Business
Centers and Incubators for SME; to support SME access to bank credits through
strengthening banks’ capacity to credit the SME activities; to establish a Guarantee
fund and to provide information and consultancy for international markets and to
facilitate export promotion of the SME production. (MINISTRY OF ECONOMY, AGENCY FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES, TRADE PROMOTION AGENCY) |
| TOTAL FOR SUBSECTOR 1.1. |
14,250 |
3,330 |
2,450 |
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| SUBSECTOR: 1.2. Support to local authorities |
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| 1.2.01. USAID LOCAL GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE (180-0019) |
98-02 | USA/USAID (DEXI) | 16,500 |
2,100 |
2,300 | FTC/GRANT | The programme assists local governments in developing the authority and
capacity for democratic and decentralized administration. The project includes support to
public policy reform, capacity building at municipal level, organizational development for
NGOs and local SMEs and training for local experts and SME managers. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES and MUNICIPALITIES) |
| 1.2.02. USAID EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM – LOCAL GOUVERNMENT REFORM (---) |
99-02 | USA/USAID (DEXI) | 390 |
200 |
100 |
FTC/GRANT | The programme provides technical assistance to local governments and
local business associations, as well as to NGOs to develop partnership between them by
consultation, supply of office equipment and materials. Special attention is paid to
development of investment promotion and resources mobilizing techniques at local level for
start-up SMEs. US C. Mott Foundation realizes the programme. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES and MUNICIPALITIES) |
| 1.2.03. USAID PARTNERS FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY (PLEDGE) (---) |
99-02 | USA/USAID (DEXI) | 3,000 |
900 |
1,000 |
FTC/GRANT | The programme provides assistance to local authorities, business
associations, trade unions and NGOs to establish partnership, aimed at: analysis of local
situation and opportunities; generation of strategies on local economic development,
elaboration and promotion of investment projects for establishment of local SMEs and
raising investment funds for the implementation of those projects. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES and MUNICIPALITIES) |
| 1.2.04. USAID DANUBE INITIATIVE FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES (---) |
99-02 | USA/USAID (DEXI) | 4,000 |
600 |
500 | FTC/GRANT | The project provides support to municipalities bordering Danube river and
especially the SME component includes the establishment of “one-stop shops” in four
municipalities, development of municipal investment projects and capacity of local
governments to cooperate with SMEs. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES and MUNICIPALITIES) |
| TOTAL FOR SUBSECTOR 1.2. |
23,890 |
3,800 |
3,900 |
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| TOTAL FOR SECTOR 1. |
38,140 |
7,130 |
6,350 |
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| SECTOR 2: “SYSTEM OF SME SUPPORT SERVICES” | |||||||
| SUBSECTOR: 2.1. SME Training support |
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| 2.1.01. PHARE GTAF – MANAGEMENT TRAINING (BG9315) |
93-01 | EU/PHARE (DEXI) |
1,760 |
300 |
- | FTC/GRANT | To improve the quality and increase the relevance of executive management
training, including SMEs managers; to establish a network of Bulgarian training
institutions in the field of executive management training; to enhance the capacity of the
participating institutions in marketing their services and to strengthen their market
performance; to make availability of executive management training known to managers and
entrepreneurs in business, industry and the civil service by establishing a branch
organization for training institutions; to improve and develop training materials,
covering the observed needs of the business community. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES and UNIVERSITIES) |
| 2.1.03. UNDP REGIONAL INITIATIVES FUND - JOB CREATION AND PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS (BUL/98/001) (---) |
98-02 | UNDP IBRD (MLS) |
250 5,600 |
30 1,506 |
30 1,500 |
FTC/GRANT IPA/LOAN | To create demand-driven micro-projects that produce income-earning
opportunities through priority investments in the social and economic infrastructure of
Bulgarian municipalities. The project is co-funded by the Government of Bulgaria through a
World Bank Loan. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES and MUNICIPALITIES) |
| 2.1.04. UNDP HOUSEHOLD AGRI-CULTURE PROGRAMME (BUL/98/003) (---) |
99-01 | UNDP BEL/BELGOV (BNT) |
7 261 |
10 150 |
- - |
FTC/GRANT FTC/GRANT | The project aims to support Bulgarian household agriculture through the
production and broadcast on national television of a weekly Household Agriculture Program
(HAP). The project's objective is to increase the quality, efficiency and value added of
household agriculture and nationwide. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES AND FAMILIES) |
| 2.1.08. AUS DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION ON TOURISM ACTIVITY (7609-00/98) |
98-01 | AUS/AGOV (EDU) |
250 |
110 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | The aim of the project is to improve tourism related education in
Bulgarian vocational schools. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES and MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE) |
| 2.1.09. CYP SCHOLARSHIPS ON MANAGEMENT IN CYPRUS (T.A.SHEME-BULGARIA) |
95-01 |
CYP/CYPGOV (DEXI) |
300 |
50 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | The project provides 3 scholarships yearly - one of long term and two of
short term at the Mediterranean Institute of Management in Cyprus for training on
Contemporary Theory of Management of Bulgarian private sector managers, including SMEs
managers. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.1.11. FR BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING (BUL.3E4-206) |
96-01 |
FRA/FRAGOV (DEXI) |
393 |
50 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | To support the vocational training in business management (MBA level)
Bulgarian-French Institution MARCOM in Sofia. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.1.12. FR SUPPORT TO FRANCOPHONE INSTITUTE ON ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (BUL-3T2-225) |
97-02 |
FRA/FRAGOV (DEXI) |
1,500 |
300 |
300 |
FTC/GRANT | To support the establishing and functioning of the Francophone Institute
on Business Administration and Management in Sofia. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.1.13. BMZ PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CENTRES IN ST.ZAGORA, PAZARDJIK AND PLEVEN (---) |
92-02 | GFR/BMZ (GOPA) |
25,962 |
2,000 |
2,000 |
FTC/GRANT | To support the establishment of the following professional training
centers: in St.Zagora - for mechanics on water and gas installations; on agricultural
machines and cars; in Pazardjik - for trainees on modern technologies; in Pleven - for
trainees on wood processing and construction. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES and MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL POLICY) |
| 2.1.18. JAPAN TRAINING OF BULGARIAN SPECIALISTS IN JAPAN (---) |
91-02 | JPN/JICA (DEXI) |
2,000 |
300 |
300 |
FTC/GRANT | For the first time in 1991, 30 specialists from Bulgaria attended
training courses in Japan. Their number grew continuously and in 1999 reached 60. The
training courses are in different fields - such as economic policy, production and quality
control, development of trade and exports, environment presentation, energy efficiency,
nuclear power energy safety etc. The greater parts of the participants in the training
course are SME managers. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.1.19. JAPAN TRAINING OF BULGARIAN SME MANAGERS IN JAPAN (---) |
91-00 | JPN/JICA (DEXI) |
1,500 |
250 |
250 |
FTC/GRANT | The purpose of the project is to upgrade the managerial capabilities of
Bulgarian SME managers and entrepreneurs from the private sector by supporting their
participation in training types of management seminars in Japan. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.1.20. SPANISH SUPPORT FOR THE SEMINAR ON TRAINING SYSTEMS AND QUALIFICATION FOR TOURIST ENTERPRENEURS AND OFFICIALS (---) |
99-02 | SPA/SPAGOV (DEXI) |
163 |
40 |
40 |
FTC/GRANT | The seminar triggers both officials and entrepreneurs from the sector of
tourism and aims at transmitting Spanish experience and know-how in tourism development. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.1.21. SWE HEALTH AND SAFETY AT THE WORKPLACE (4081) |
98-02 |
|
80 |
20 |
20 |
FTC/GRANT | To support the training of representatives from metal industry (including
SMEs) on health and safety conditions at the workplace. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.1.22. UK/BKHF TOURISM MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT (---) |
95-01 | UK/KNOW (DEXI) | 1,700 |
100 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | To provide technical assistance to the Universities of Sofia, Varna and
Bourgas for strengthening the tertiary training on Tourism Management and to establish a
fund to support local initiatives in tourism development. (UNIVERSITIES) |
| 2.1.23. UK/BKHF MANAGEMENT FACULTIES DEVELOPMENT (---) |
96-02 | UK/KNOW (DEXI) | 1,448 |
350 |
300 |
FTC/GRANT | To support the cooperation between UK and Bulgarian Universities and to
strengthen and modernize the training on management in Bulgaria at tertiary level. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES and UNIVERSITIES) |
| 2.1.26. ISR SMALL SCALE CREDIT INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR ROLE IN PROMOTING SMALL-SCALE ENTERPRISES (-----) |
01-01 | Israel | 18 |
18 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | This course is intended to analyze the issue of the creation of
small-scale credit institutions in poor communities, in order for income-generating
projects to take place in those communities, where external sources of credit are few and
limited. The program will be divided into modules as follows: development and
underdevelopment, functions of credit, micro-credit, informal sector, community based
projects, village banking, cooperatives, enterpreneurship, communication, decision-making,
project planning. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.1.27. ISRAELI-BULGARIAN COOPERATION IN SUPPORT TO SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (-----) |
02-02 | Israel | 183 |
- |
183 |
FTC/GRANT | The project was initiated between the Union for Private Economic
Enterpreneurship – Bulgaria and the International Institute – Histadrut, Israel and
organized 4 courses on the following subjects: (i) Marketing and Management of SME’s;
(ii) Financial Aspects of the SMEs; (iii) SMEs business plans and project management; (iv)
SMEs and the open market. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.1.28. BG 0004.03 PHARE INVESTMENT IN LABOUR MARKET DEVELOPMENT WORKS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING DEVELOPMENT (-----) |
02-05 | EU/PHARE (DEXI) |
8,500 |
- |
(*) |
FTC/GRANT | The project aims to reduce the high level of structural unemployment in the two target regions North-West and South-Central by offering free, relevant vocational training to unemployed people, particularly young adults and, on a more restructed basis, employed persons. The project will be informed by labour market research to identify the most appropriate types of training to finance, and thereby ensure a better match between the skills of the local workforce and those sought by employers. |
| 2.1.29. BG 0004.04 PHARE INVESTMENT IN THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING INFRASTRUCTURE (-----) |
02- | EU/PHARE (DEXI) |
9,200 |
- |
(*) |
FTC/GRANT | The objective of the project is to enhance the employment prospects of
the unemployed in the Northwest and South-Central regions through the provision of more
relevant and better quality vocational training by the provision of better training
facilities and their more effective usage. The project will provide assistance directed
towards the upgrading renovation and equipping of facilities of 7 training institutes in
the 2 target regions. (MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE) |
| 2.1.30. BG 0102.01 PHARE SME SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY GRANT SCHEME (-----) |
02-04 | EU/PHARE (DEXI) |
4,700 |
- |
700 |
FTC/GRANT | The project objectives are to improve SME performance through
well-targeted management input and technological support. Raising the ability of Bulgarian
SMEs to cope with competitive pressures during pre-accession by promotion of technological
innovation, entrepreneurship and business culture. The project should develop a fuller
range of services to SMEs. Typically the following services will be provided: Marketing
advise; Support in developing (bankable) business concepts; Training programmes;
Information on support programmes for innovative projects; putting together funding
packages and obtaining of venture capital; Corporate identity packages and Europe-wide
markting and sales support. Inaddition, a technology grant scheme will contribute 50% to
the cost for production technology upgrading (maximum 50,000 EURO per applicant). (MINISTRY OF ECONOMY) |
| 2.1.31. ITA TRAINING SUPPORT FOR BULGARIAN SME (----) |
00-02 | ITALIA/ICE | 300 |
100 |
100 |
FTC/GRANT | |
| 2.1.32. CANADA-BULGARIA EXPORT MARKETING TRAINING PROJECT (Z-011410-001-PR1) |
01-03 | CAN/CIDA | 700 |
168 |
200 |
FTC/GRANT | The goals of the programme are: To contribute to Bulgaria’s transition
to a market economy and economic development by increasing the export capacity of SMEs
operating in various sector of the economy. The objective is: To build the institutional capacity of BEPC (BTPA) and BARDA to provide ongoing export related training to SMEs in verious sectors of the economy, by providing technical assistance with regards to (i) training of trainers; (ii) the development of a training policy and curriculum; and (iii) the development of a long-term business plan and funding strategy for ongoing Training of Trainers and extension services delivery. As a demonstration step, the Project is focused on a growing sector of the Bulgarian economy – food processing, and works with agricultural processing SMEs ready for export. (PRIVATE COMPANIES) |
| 2.1.33. BUL/029/02 BEL SESMEBU/FLEMISH-BULGARIAN COOPERATION (------) |
02- | FLEMISH /BELGOV | 115 |
10 |
20 |
FTC/GRANT | The project objective is to support on development services for SMEs in
Bulgaria and to promote the business cooperation between Flemish and Bulgarian SMEs. (UNIZO INTERNATIONAL) |
| 2.1.34. BEL “TRAINING “MIDDLE-CLASS” (-------) |
02-03 | FLEMISH /BELGOV | 51 |
- |
10 |
FTC/GRANT | Training “Middle-Class” in Gabrovo (SMEs) |
| 2.1.35. BUL/020/02 BEL PLATO BULGARIA (-----) |
02-03 | FLEMISH /BELGOV | 143 |
- |
40 |
FTC/GRANT | Developing the potential and expertise in management of Bulgarian SME’s
in Stara Zagora, Plovdiv, Sliven, Jambol and Bourgas (SMEs) |
| 2.1.36. BEL PREPARATION OF MANAGEMMWNT EXPERTS FOR BULGARIAN BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS AND SMEs (--------) |
01-03 | FLEMISH /BELGOV | 100 |
20 |
50 |
FTC/GRANT | Preparation of experts for Bulgarian business organizations and SMEs
(Sofia, Vraza, Sandanski, Dobrich) (RDAS, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND SMES) |
| 2.1.37. BEL TRAINING IN ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT AND IN CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SMEs (------) |
01-03 | Wallon Region /BELGOV |
100 |
20 |
50 |
FTC/GRANT | Training in enterprise management in an economic market and Creation and
development of SMEs (AGENCY FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM SIXED ENTERPRISES) |
| TOTAL FOR SUBSECTOR 2.1. |
67,284 |
5,902 |
6,093 |
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| SUBSECTOR: 2.2. SME Consultancy support |
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| 2.2.01. PHARE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN BULGARIA (BG9303) |
93-01 | EU/PHARE (DEXI) |
6,816 |
200 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | The programme overall objectives are: (i) To strengthen the Committee of
Tourism to enable it in fulfilling its functions; (ii) To encourage the privatization and
enterprise’s development; (iii) To support the ongoing modernization of the sector of
tourism; (iv) To upgrade the capabilities of tourism training institutes; (v) To assist
the Ministry of Trade and Tourism in developing reliable marketing strategy and plans;
(vi) To support Bulgarian participation in tourism fairs, thereby providing a national
tourism showcase; (vii) To upgrade awareness of Bulgaria in a number of key source markets
by improving the tourism image of the country. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES and MINISTRY OF ECONOMY) |
| 2.2.04. PHARE SUPPORT TO INOVATION RELAY CENTERS (---) |
97-01 | EU/PHARE (DEXI) |
500 |
80 |
200 |
FTC/GRANT | The main objective of the project is to disseminate information on
scientific and research programmes of the European Union and thus to facilitate the
transfer of technologies, with special emphasis to SMEs in Bulgaria. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTIONS) |
| 2.2.05. PHARE STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME /SARA/ (BG9702) |
97-01 | EU/PHARE (DEXI) |
28,795 |
9,900 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | The programme overall objective is to support the Government in the
implementation of the structural reform programme. The immediate objectives are: the
transformation of State-owned Enterprises (by privatization or liquidation); the
strengthening of the private sector and especially of the SME sector; the reform of the
financial sector (privatization of banks, strengthening the BNB role, development of the
capital market); the development of adequate fiscal policies; the reform of the
agricultural sector (land reform, SME agribusiness and privatization); the design of
medium-term strategies for sustainable growth in view of EU accession. (COUNCIL OF MINISTERS and PRIVATE ENTERPRISES as final beneficiaries of support services under concrete projects of the Programme) |
| 2.2.07. UNDP DEVELOPMENT OF HANDICRAFTS MARKETING STRATEGY FOR GOTSE DELCHEV REGION (BUL99/015) |
99-01 | UNDP (UNDP/ILO) | 16 |
14 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | The main objective of the project is to promote the revival and
development of traditional handicrafts in the villages of the Gotse Delchev region. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.2.09. EBRD/UNDP TURN-AROUND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (---) |
98-02 | EBRD (DEXI) |
558 |
100 |
120 |
FTC/GRANT | EBRD and UNDP, with the support of the EU PHARE Programme and other
Donors, developed the Turn Around Management Programme with the main aim to bring
specifically selected, experienced and successful business leaders as consultants from
market-driven economies into direct association with managing directors of SMEs and other
enterprises in Eastern Europe, including in Bulgaria, and thus to assist them in leading
the companies into sustainable economic success. In 1998 assistance was provided to 9
Bulgarian companies. In 1999 was provided assistance to 11 companies and in 2000 – to 15
companies. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.2.11. BELG SUPPORT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF PORK MEAT PRODUCTION (0620/98-10-13/28) |
98-01 | BEL/BELGOV (DEXI) | 500 |
100 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | To elaborate environmentally and animal friendly nutrition values of
fodder for the production of pork meat in Bulgaria. The final aim of the project is to
adapt the whole chain of production of pork meat - from producers to consumers, for
meeting the European Union norms and thus to assist SMEs and other private producers of
pork meat in Bulgaria. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.2.12. FR SUPPORT TO MOUNTAIN SPORT TOURISM (343) |
98-01 | FRA/FRAGOV (DEXI) | 300 |
100 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | To train Bulgarian experts in Mountain Sport Tourism and to provide
technical assistance for the creation of a Regional Mountain Parks in Bulgaria. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.2.13. BMZ INTEGRATED CONSULTANCY SERVICE TO THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND FOR SME (BUL-014-000-029) |
98-02 |
|
3,582 |
300 |
400 |
FTC/GRANT | The project provides technical assistance from GTZ - the German Agency
for Technical Cooperation to the Bulgarian Ministry of Industry on various problems for
industrial technological improvements and also consultations to private and privatized
enterprises. The support is mainly for export-oriented SME and for Joint Ventures. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES and MINISTRY OF ECONOMY) |
| 2.2.17. BMZ PROGRAMME FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT PROMOTION (---) |
98-02 | GFR/BMZ (GTZ) |
6,979 |
2,800 |
2,900 |
FTC/GRANT | The Programme includes important projects and activities in the following
fields: (i) Support to the Agency for Small and medium- sized Enterprises; (ii) Assistance
for the Certification of Bulgarian companies under ISO 9001 Standard for quality control;
(iii) Creation of a Network of Technological Centers; (iv) Creation of an Institute for
Quality Management in Gabrovo; (v) Creation of an Information Bureau in Germany for the
Export potential of Bulgarian companies; (vi) Support for the development of Tourism in
Bulgaria. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.2.18. BMZ PROMOTION OF SMEs IN TOURISM IN THE REGIONS OF SMOLIAN, KOPRIVSTITZA AND KAZANLAK (98.0302.04-001.00) |
98-04 | GFR/BMZ (GTZ) |
800 |
200 |
200 |
FTC/GRANT | The project provides training, consulting and other technical assistance
for SMEs in tourism for the Municipalities of Smolian, Koprivstitza and Kazanlak with the
main aim to increase their competitiveness in the local tourism sector. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.2.19. BMZ GRANT FOR PROMOTING THE MOUNTAIN REGION OF LOVECH AND THE LOCAL WINE- AND FRUIT-GROWING SECTORS (99.0767.6-001.00) |
99-02 | GFR/GTZ (GTZ) |
1,094 |
400 |
400 |
FTC/GRANT | The project supports the development of the agriculture, stockbreeding,
fruit- and wine- growing in the mountain region of Lovech, through consulting and training
for local SMEs. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.2.20. BMZ SUPPORT FOR LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT IN BULGARIA (98.0302.4-001.00) |
00-02 | GFR/BMZ (GOPA) |
500 |
200 |
200 |
FTC/GRANT | The project supports the technology development in Bulgaria through the
preparation of a proposal for a legal and institutional framework on the basis of a
SWOT-analysis and provides training for SMEs from the technology development sector. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.2.21. BMZ ENCOURAGEMENT OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY AND SUPPORT TO BULGARIAN SMEs IN THE SECTOR (2000.5185.4) |
00-02 | GFR/BMZ (GTZ) |
2,000 |
100 |
500 |
FTC/GRANT | The project supports the technology development of the food-processing
sector (including SMEs from this branch) through consulting and training. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.2.23. JAPAN PROJECT FOR FERMENTED DAIRY PRODUCTS IMPROVEMENT (---) |
97-02 | JPN/JG (DEXI) |
1,081 |
300 |
500 |
FTC/GRANT | To improve the production, marketing and quality of dairy products by
transfer of up to date technology, supply of laboratory and other equipment in order to
support the export competitiveness of Bulgarian dairy producers, especially from SME
sector. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.2.24. JAPAN SUPPORT TO FORMULATION OF KEY INDUSTRIAL POLICIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA |
98-01 | JPN/JICA (JICA) | 300 |
150 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | The program aims at developing policy measures leading towards successful
implementation of essential industrial policies in the Republic of Bulgaria by providing
Japanese professional advice to Bulgarian counterparts, with special emphasis on areas of
Small and Medium Enterprises promotion. During the period 1998 – 2000 more than 10
Japan’s experts per year worked under the project. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.2.27. NETH AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION SECTOR DEVELOPMENT (PS097/BG/1/1) |
98-02 | NET/DUTCH GOV (DEXI) |
741 |
102 |
100 |
FTC/GRANT | To establish a Commercial Agricultural Mechanization Association in the
town of Trustenik, Lovetch District by providing consultant’s services. PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.2.28. SWISS ASSISTANCE FOR THE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT IN BELENE (578/96) |
97-01 | SWI/SDC (DEXI) | 245 |
120 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | To promote the agriculture development in the region of Belene through
providing consulting assistance for creation of co-operative farms. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.2.29. SWISS SUPPORT FOR THE MUNICIPALITIES IN STARA PLANINA (7F-00120.03) |
99-02 | SWI/SDC (DEXI) |
536 |
34 |
200 |
FTC/GRANT | To support the regional development of municipalities in Stara Planina in
the following areas: local government improvement, health care support and tourism
promotion for SMEs, by providing consulting assistance and organizational development. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES and LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES) |
| 2.2.33. USAID REGIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMME (180-0030) |
91-02 | USA/USAID (USAID) | 12,545 |
400 |
600 |
FTC/GRANT | The project assists in increasing energy efficiency in industry and in
establishing transparent pricing methodology for district heat and electricity supply. A
special emphasis is placed for expanding the role of private sector, including SMEs, in
the delivery of energy efficiency services. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES and MINISTRY OF ECONOMY and AGENCY OF ENERGETICS AND ENERGY RESOURCES) |
| 2.2.34. USAID TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ENTERPRISES (180-0023) |
91-02 | USA/USAID (USAID) | 27,000 |
2,000 |
2,000 |
FTC/GRANT | To strengthen Bulgarian private companies through direct, firm level
assistance as a way to increase their competitiveness; to help in developing Bulgaria's
Collateral Law, ratified in 1996 and establishing a collateral registry; to support
change-oriented enterprises in the agriculture sector and firms with export operations
across several business sectors. The Firm Level Assistance Group (FLAG) co-ordinates
marketing advisory and training services, conducts analysis through standardized
diagnostic techniques; delivers integrated service packages to Bulgarian enterprises. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.2.35. PHARE DEVELOPMENT OF BULGARIAN CULTURAL TOURISM (BG 0102.03) |
02-04 | EU/PHARE (DEXI) |
5,400 |
- |
1,600 |
FTC/GRANT | The project aims to enhance the tourist product, to increase the
sector’s GDP contribution and create income in the regions. The project purpose is to
improve the quality and the marketability of the Bulgarian cultural tourism product, to
increase export tourist services through attracting more foreign tourists and increasing
their average stay in the country. (MINISTRY OF ECONOMY) |
| 4.3.06. EBRD PROGRAMME FOR FINANCING BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES TO SMEs (BAS Programme) (--------) |
01-06 | EBRD/EBRD (DEXI) |
8,000 |
200 |
2,000 |
FTC/GRANT | EBRD Programme for financing business consulting (advisory) services (BAS
Programme) manage network of offices for the support of SME development in
Bulgaria, the Baltic Republics, North-West Russia and South-East Europe. The main purposes
of the programme are: (i) To promote the SMEs growth and competitiveness through financing
business consulting services, provided by the leading local consultants; (ii) To
strengthen the abilities of local consultants to meet the requirements of local SMEs in
financial planning, enterprise restructiring, Quality Management Systems in accordance
with ISO 9000:2000 Elaboration, etc. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| TOTAL FOR SUBSECTOR 2.2. |
108,288 |
17,800 |
12,420 |
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| SUBSECTOR: 2.3. SME Support services institutions |
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| 2.3.01. UNDP BUSINESS PROMOTION AND SUPPORT CENTERS PROGRAMME (BUL/97/012) (---) |
97-01 | UNDP CAN/CIDA (UNDP/ILO) |
438 49 |
120 32 |
- - |
FTC/GRANT FTC/GRANT | The project aims at setting up Business Promotion and Support Centers
throughout Bulgaria, starting with Vidin and Blagoevgrad, for assisting small and medium
enterprises development and for increasing the employment in these regions. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.3.03. AUS BUSINESS INCUBATOR IN ROUSSE (7595-00/98) |
99-02 | AUS/AGOV (DEXI) |
550 |
220 |
100 |
FTC/GRANT | The project aims to support SMEs in the food processing industry from the
Rousse region. The objectives are job-creation and support of the local economy. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.3.08. BMZ ASSISTANCE TO REGIONAL SMEs AND TO SME SUPPORT INSTITUTIONS (98.0302.04-001.00) |
99-04 | GFR/BMZ (GTZ) |
1,200 |
400 |
400 |
FTC/GRANT | The project provides support for the establishment and development of
business centers for SMEs and training on regional development plans. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.3.09. BMZ SUPPORT TO ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL COMPANIES FOR EMPLOYMENT AND STRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT (99.0768.4-001.00) |
00-02 | GFR/BMZ (GTZ) |
1,000 |
300 |
300 |
FTC/GRANT | The project provides training and consulting for the establishment of
pilot municipal companies for employment and structural development with special emphasis
on support to start-up SMEs of unemployed. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.3.11. NETH STRENGTHENING BULGARIA'S PRIVATE SECTOR (---) |
97-02 |
|
1,033 |
200 |
300 |
FTC/GRANT | To support the establishment of an International Business Desk for SMEs
within the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and of a SME Research Bureau. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES and BULGARIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY) |
| 2.3.13. USAID RESTRUCTURING AGRICULTURE AND AGRIBUSINESS (180-0024) |
91-02 | USA/USAID (USAID) | 24,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
FTC/GRANT | To foster the development of Bulgarian agriculture through providing
technical and financial Bulgarian farmers; to support the restructuring of the dairy
production sector through assisting the establishment of a Milk Producer's Association; to
help the establishment of both the Private Meat Processors and Private Flour Millers
Associations; to provide technical assistance to the milling and bakery sub-sector to
alleviate problems created by wheat shortage; to start a grain warehouse programme to
mobilize substantial credit to the farm sector in the country. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.3.14. USAID VIDIN BUSINESS INCUBATOR (BUL99/022) |
99-01 | USA/USAID (DEXI) | 150 |
50 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | The project provides direct technical assistance with institutional
building of the Vidin business incubator in the city of Vidin; emphasizes strengthening
the communication between the private and the public sector. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.3.15. UNDP JOB OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH BUSINESS SUPPORT (JOBS) (BUL/00/005) |
00-02 | UNDP (UNDP) | 6,507 |
2,531 |
3,852 |
FTC/GRANT | The project aims at poverty eradication, employment and sustainable
livelihoods promotion through setting up 26 AgriBusiness Promotion and Support Centers
throughout Bulgaria, for assisting local farmers, unemployed and small and medium
enterprises. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 2.3.16. PHARE INVESTMENT IN SME BUSINESS INCUBATORS IN AREAS IN INDUSTRIAL DECLINE |
02- | EU/PHARE (DEXI) |
10,000 |
- |
500 |
FTC/GRANT | This project aims to support start-up and recently established SMEs by
providing premises and a range of services for a vulnerable period of their development.
Access to common services and equipment, business advice, information and counseling will
be provided to boost and strengthen up to 100 SMEs in the North West and South Central
regions. The selected sites are Montana, Vratza, Mezdra, Berkoviza, Pazardjik, Kurdjali
and Madan. (MINISTRY OF ECONOMY) |
| 2.3.17. BG 0102.02 PHARE HIGH-TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS INCUBATORS (-----) |
02-04 | EU/PHARE (DEXI) |
4,000 |
- |
500 |
FTC/GRANT | Technology incubators are structures facilitating the formation, survival
and stabilization of young high-tech and medium-sized enterprises by offering appropriate
infrastructure and support services which otherwise are inaccessible for such companies.
The incubators in general are formed around and closely linked with academic research
centers. The use of existing buildings as business incubators can provide a solution to
the premises of potential entrepreneurs and small businesses. The rational behind business
incubators is to allow tenants to reduce their production and operating costs by means of
providing access to low cost premises and common services; to have a reinforcing
clustering effect due the presence of a number of similarly motivated professionals; to
provide technology transfer services; to facilitate the delivery of business advice,
information and counseling; promote co-operation between tenants and other non-tenant
firms, for example in doing joint applied research or marketing. (MINISTRY OF ECONOMY) |
| TOTAL FOR SUBSECTOR 2.3. |
48,927 |
4,853 |
6,952 |
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| TOTAL FOR SECTOR 2. |
224,499 |
26,024 |
21,613 |
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| SECTOR 3: “SME FINANCING AND BORROWING” | |||||||
| SUBSECTOR: 3.1. SME Banking and Borrowing |
|
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| 3.1.03. EBRD FIRST INVESTMENT BANK SUPPORT (---) |
96-02 |
EBRD (EBRD) |
19,500 |
5,000 |
8,000 |
IPA/LOAN | To support the investment credit activities to small and medium- sized
enterprises of the private Bulgarian First Investment Bank through an EBRD long-term Loan.
In the first quarter of 1997 EBRD acquired 20% equity stake of First Investment Bank in
order to facilitate the availability in the bank of financing for SME's private sector
investments. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 3.1.04. EBRD TRADE FACILITATION PROGRAMME (---) |
99-05 | EBRD (EBRD) |
7,690 |
400 |
1,000 |
IPA/GRANT | Facilitating trade and export promotion through financing to Bulgarian
commercial banks for working capital – mainly on lending to small and medium-sized
companies. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 3.1.05. EBRD CREDIT LINE FOR INVESTMENT PROJECTS OF SMEs |
00-15 | EBRD (EBRD) |
30,000 |
3,000 |
9,000 |
IPA/LOAN | The credit line provided by EBRD is aimed to promote the investment of
SMEs through facilitating the access to long term investment oriented borrowing. The
credit line is served by the local “Unionbank” AD and “Hebros” AD. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 3.1.06. EIB LONG-TERM CREDIT LINE FOR INVESTMENT PROJECTS OF SMEs |
00-20 | EIB (DEXI) |
10,000 |
2,000 |
4,000 |
IPA/LOAN | The credit line of the European Investment Bank is aimed to provide long
term financing for investment projects of SMEs in Bulgaria. The credit line is served by
the local “Encouragement Bank” AD. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 3.1.11. BMZ SUPPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PROMOTION BANK (98.0250.5-008.00) |
99-01 | GFR/BMZ (DEXI) |
340 |
130 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | The project supports the establishment of a national Promotion bank for
granting as priority investment credits and export financing for SMEs. Technical
assistance is provided in the frame of the project for policy and strategy development of
the national Promotion bank, as well as direct advisory support for the realization of the
credit activities. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 3.1.12. BMZ CREDIT LINE OF KFW FOR INVESTMENT PROJECTS OF SMEs (---) |
00-10 | GFR/KFW (DEXI) |
10,000 |
2,000 |
2,500 |
IPA/LOAN | The credit line, provided by Kreditanshtalt fuer Wiederaufbau from
Germany is aimed to promote the investment of micro and small enterprises through
facilitated access to medium-term borrowing. The credit line is served by the local
“Unionbank” AD and “Eurobank” AD. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 3.1.13. USAID BULGARIAN AMERICAN ENTERPRISE FUND (BAEF) (180-0010) |
92-05 | USA/USAID (BAEF) | 57,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
IPA/GRANT | The Bulgarian-American Enterprise Fund (BAEF) is a private U.S.
corporation established by the U.S. Congress to promote private enterprises and
entrepreneurship in Bulgaria. It provides debt and equity financing to private companies,
mostly SMEs. Five BAEF programs, providing different financial arrangements, are organized
to meet Bulgaria's private sector needs. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 3.1.14. EBRD CREDIT LINE FOR GRAIN RECEIPT PROGRAMME |
01-10 | EBRD (EBRD) |
25,000 |
1,000 |
1,100 |
IPA/LOAN | The credit line provided by EBRD is aimed to promote the investment of
Bulgarian farmers, mainly SMEs through using their grain warehiuse receipts as collateral.
The credit line is served by “SG Expressbank” AD and Unionbank” AD. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 3.1.15. EBRD BULGARIAN TOURISM/SME CREDIT LINE |
01-10 | EBRD (EBRD) |
5,100 |
1,100 |
4,000 |
IPA/LOAN | The credit line provided by EBRD is aimed to promote the investment of
Bulgarian SMEs in the touristic sector. The credit line is served by “Bulgarian-American
Credit Bank”. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 3.1.16. EBRD/IFC/DEG PR0-CREDIT BANK SUPPORT (---) |
01-02 |
EBRD(EBRD) IFC (IFC) GFR (DEG) |
6,230 6,230 1,230 |
1,230 1,230 1,230 |
5,000 5,000 - |
IPA/LOAN IPA/LOAN IPA/LOAN |
To support the credit activities to micro and small enterprises of the
specialized Pro-Credit Bank through an EBRD and an IFC long-term Loans. In 2001 EBRD
acquired 20% equity stake; IFC - 20% equity stake; the State Investment Corporation DEG
from FR Germany – 20% equity participation in Pro-Credit Bank in order to facilitate the
availability in the bank of financing for SME's private sector investments. Other
investors are Commerzbank AG and International Micro Investitionen AG from FR Germany. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 3.1.17. IFC MORTGAGE LENDING PROGRAMME SUPPORT |
02-02 | IFC (IFC) |
5,000 |
- |
5,000 |
IPA/LOAN | The credit line provided by IFC is aimed to promote the investment of
Bulgarian SMEs through support to the “MORTGAGE LENDING PROGRAMME” of the
“Bulgarian-American Credit Bank”. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 3.1.18. CEDB LONG-TERM CREDIT LINE FOR INVESTMENT PROJECTS OF SMEs |
00-20 | CEDB (CEDB) |
15,000 |
- |
5,000 |
IPA/LOAN | The credit line of the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEDB) is aimed
to provide long term financing for investment projects of SMEs in Bulgaria. The credit
line is served by the local “Encouragement Bank” AD. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| TOTAL FOR SUBSECTOR 3.1. |
198,320 |
24,320 |
55,600 |
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| SUBSECTOR: 3.2. SME non-bank Financing |
|
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| 3.2.02. EBRD/USAID SUPPORT TO SME INVESTMENTS COMPANY "CARESBAC BULGARIA" (---) (180-0023.17) |
95-09 | EBRD USA/USAID (CARESBAC) |
4,400 7,000 |
1,800 1,000 |
1,800 1,000 |
IPA/LOAN FTC/GRANT | The project constitutes an equity investment of EBRD in a based in
Bulgaria Investment Company "CARESBAC BULGARIA" AD for supporting equity
investments in private Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, mainly in agriculture, food
processing and light manufacturing - with an emphasis on the export sector. Other main
shareholders in "CARESBAC BULGARIA" are the supported ones by USAID Small
Enterprises Assistance Fund and the Agency for International Aid. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 3.2.04. EBRD/IFC SUPPORT TO BLACK SEA FUND (---) (---) |
98-02 | EBRD IFC (GLOBAL FINANCE) |
15,000 10,000 |
2,000 2,000 |
2,000 2,000 |
IPA/LOAN IPA/LOAN | To support the investments of medium-sized enterprises and of Joint
Ventures in Bulgaria through equity participation of EBRD and IFC in the venture capital
fund BLACK SEA FUND created in Bulgaria also with the financial participation of other
international investors. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 3.2.05. EBRD POST- PRIVATIZATION EQUITY FUND (---) |
98-07 | EBRD (DEXI) |
34,192 |
2,000 |
3,000 |
IPA/LOAN | The Bulgarian Post-Privatization Equity Fund, supported by EBRD and EU
PHARE Programme, provides new equity capital to facilitate the restructuring of privatized
enterprises – mainly SMEs and to assist the acceleration of the post-privatization
investments in Bulgaria. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 3.2.06. IFC EQUITY INVESTMENT IN "INTERLEASE" AD - SPECIALIZED COMPANY FOR SME SUPPORT THROUGH LEASING OF MACHINES (---) |
97-02 | IFC (DEXI) |
2,800 |
500 |
700 |
IPA/LOAN | IFC made an equity investment in the Joint Venture "INTERLEASE"
AD of the Bulgarian Industrial Association and other investors from Germany, the
Netherlands and Greece for supporting the Investment projects of Bulgarian Small and
Medium-sized private enterprises through providing attractive leasing services for
acquiring machines and equipment. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 3.2.07. AUS SUPPORT FOR SME IN ROUSSE (7492-00/97) |
99-02 | AUS/AGOV (DEXI) |
500 |
130 |
100 |
FTC/GRANT | The project improves the financing opportunities for the SMEs in the
Rousse region through a leasing scheme. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 3.2.09. USAID MODERNIZATION OF THE BULGARIAN INSTITUTIONS FOR SME MUTUAL FINANCING -“KASSE SYSTEM” (---) |
99-02 | USA/USIAD (DEXI) |
2,496 |
450 |
500 |
FTC/GRANT | The project provides training and advisory service to staff and directors
of cooperative financial institutions in Bulgaria, lending micro financing to individual
SMEs. Consultation for promotion of legal, regulatory and supervisory framework for
cooperative financial institutions in order to ensure their soundness is also provided to
national authorities. The project is co-financed by World Council of Credit Unions, Inc. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 3.2.10. USAID “OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL” MICRO-FINANCING SCHEME (---) |
92-02 | UDA/USIAD (DEXI) |
800 |
100 |
200 |
FTC/GRANT | The project provides financial support to “NACHALA” Credit
Cooperative in order to lend micro-credits to its members – mainly micro enterprises in
Bulgaria. Under the project more than 2100 credits at the amount of 5,5 mln. US dollars
were granted only in 2000. The project provides also technical assistance to “NACHALA”
Credit Cooperative. This project is co-financed by OIKOCREDIT, Minnesota Coalition for
Eastern Europe and BAEF. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 3.2.11. EBRD EQUITY SUPPORT TO “BABYLON” Ltd. (---) |
01-02 | EBRD(EBRD) | 3,000 |
1,000 |
2,000 |
IPA/LOAN | The project constitutes an equity investment of EBRD in the in Bulgarian
Company "BABYLON" Ltd. – one of the leading Bulgarian distributors of
pharmaceuticals. This is the first investment of EBRD under its “Direct Investment
Facility” for equity investments in private Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 3.2.12. EBRD EQUITY SUPPORT TO “BULGARIAN INSURRANCE GROUP” (---) |
00-02 | EBRD(EBRD) | 15,400 |
5,150 |
10,250 |
IPA/LOAN | The project constitutes an equity investment of EBRD in the “BULGARIAN
INSURRANCE GROUP” and aims to improve insurance, health insurance and pension funds
management in Bulgaria. Some of the key beneficiaries of similar improvement are the
private Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| TOTAL FOR SUBSECTOR 3.2 |
95,588 |
16,130 |
23,550 |
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| TOTAL FOR SECTOR 3. |
293,908 |
40,450 |
79,150 |
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| SECTOR 4: “SME EXPORT COMPETITIVENESS AND INTERNATIONALIZATION” | |||||||
| SUBSECTOR: 4.1. SME Export promotion |
|
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| 4.1.02. UNCTAD INCREASING THE PARTICIPATION OF BULGARIAN SMEs IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE THROUGH A TRADE POINT IN SOFIA (BUL/98/A02) |
98-01 | UNCTAD (UNCTAD) |
164 |
30 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | To support the Bulgarian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in increasing
their participation in international trade through the establishment of a Trade Point in
Sofia and making trade information easily accessible to end-users in an integrated manner.
This will allow providing a more targeted efficient and cost-effective assistance to
private companies for export promotion. The project is co-financed by the Government of
Switzerland. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 4.1.05. BMZ SUPPORT FOR THE BULGARIAN AGENCY FOR EXPORT INSURANCE (98.0250.5-013.00) |
99-01 | GFR/BMZ (GTZ) |
109 |
30 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | To support the Bulgarian Agency for Export Insurance in its operational
activities and to train its collaborators in areas such as damage assessment and credit
risk management. (BULGARIAN AGENCY FOR EXPORT INSURANCE) |
| 4.1.06. BKHF ASSISTANCE TO BAEZ (BULGARIAN EXPORT INSURANCE AGENCY) (---) |
99-02 | UK/KNOW (DEXI) | 242 |
50 |
20 |
FTC/GRANT | The main goal of the project is to support the national system of export
promotion with an effective and financially stable national Export Insurance Agency. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES and MINISTRY OF ECONOMY) |
| TOTAL FOR SUBSECTOR 4.1. |
515 |
110 |
20 |
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| SUBSECTOR: 4.2. SME Joint ventures |
|
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| 4.2.02. ITA SUPPORT TO PREPARATION AND FORMATION OF NEW JOINT VENTURES BETWEEN ITALIAN AND BULGARIAN SMEs (---) |
99-01 | ITA/ITGOV (SIMEST) |
500 |
150 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | The Italian Agency for Promotion of Investments Abroad (SIMEST)
implements with the Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA) a pilot project for joint
venture promotion. Under the project the establishment of joint Bulgarian-Italian ventures
is supported by providing training and technical assistance. Fifty Bulgarian SMEs were
selected among 200 applicants by SIMEST and were included in a training programme. SIMEST
undertakes the responsibility to present their activities in order to identify suitable
Italian partners. The training courses were particularly useful for Bulgarian SMEs for the
increase of their negotiation skills on industrial cooperation and joint venture
establishment. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 4.2.03. NET SUPPORT TO SME AND JOINT VENTURES DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION OF GABROVO (---) |
99-01 | NET/DUTCH GOV (LARIVE) |
193 |
50 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | Establishment of business contacts between Bulgarian and Dutch companies
and contacts with local municipalities in the region of Gabrovo with the aim to creation
of joint ventures and launch commercial initiatives. The project is implemented by the
Dutch consultancy group Larive. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 4.2.04. NET COMMERCIAL COOPERATION BETWEEN DUTCH AND BULGARIAN SMEs FROM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES SECTOR (---) |
99-02 | NET/DUTCH GOV (LARIVE) |
579 |
60 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | Establishment of business contacts between Bulgarian and Dutch companies,
mostly SMEs, in the field of IT systems with the aim of joint ventures creation and
business cooperation. The project is implemented by the Dutch consultancy group Larive. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 4.2.05. 127/136/AT ITA PROGRAMME FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LINKED TO ITALIAN INVESTMENTS ABROAD (------) |
01-03 |
ITA/ITGOV (SIMEST) |
486 |
150 |
150 |
FTC/GRANT | Realization of a technical assistance programme for textiles production
in Bulgaria of interested in formation of Joint ventures Italian companies. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 4.2.06. EBRD EQUITY SUPPORT TO THE JOINT VENTURE “B&C BULGARIA” Ltd. (---) |
01-02 | EBRD(EBRD) | 3,000 |
500 |
2,500 |
IPA/LOAN | The project constitutes an equity investment of EBRD in the SME JOINT
VENTURE “B&C BULGARIA” Ltd. – between the Bulgarian company GERA and the Danish
private company BC for the production of women’s knitwear. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| TOTAL FOR SUBSECTOR 4.2. |
4,758 |
910 |
2,650 |
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| SUBSECTOR: 4.3. SME Export competitiveness |
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| 4.3.01. BMZ SUPPORT FOR THE PARTNERSHIP OF THE BULGARIAN INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION WITH THE KOBLENZ ARTISANS' CHAMBER (BUL-014-000-177) |
92-01 | GFR/BMZ (DEXI) |
2,157 |
200 |
- |
FTC/GRANT | The Partnership of the Koblenz Artisans' Chamber from Germany with the
Bulgarian Industrial Association offers opportunities for training Bulgarian artisans and
for the export promotion of Bulgarian products to the German market. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES and BULGARIAN INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION) |
| 4.3.02. SWISS SUPPORT ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND SME EXPORT PROMOTION (75/95) |
96-03 | SWI/SDC (DEXI) | 2,110 |
100 |
400 |
FTC/GRANT | Private Bulgarian farmers are assisted in optimization of their
production, in order to be prepared for the market economy requirements in Agriculture. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 4.3.03. SWISS SUPPORT TO SME IN THE CENTRAL BALKAN (7F-00116.03) |
98-02 | SWI/SDC (DEXI) |
2,452 |
138 |
145 |
FTC/GRANT | To support the small and medium enterprises in the regions of Gabrovo,
Lovech and Veliko Turnovo. The assistance to the SMEs is oriented to the following
directions: (i) Training, management and technical advisory services to local SMEs
of dairy and meet processing industry, fruits and vegetables canning, bakery, production
of furniture, mushrooms growing, honey and craftsmanship; (ii) The Foundation has
established a guarantee scheme since 2000 for SMEs investment project of the Programme
beneficiaries from the above mentioned regions and industrial sectors; (iii) SME support
to increase their export competitiveness and internationalization through cooperation with
foreign partners, mainly from Switzerland. The Foundation FAEL intends to expand its
activities in 2001 to other Bulgarian regions – in the towns Karlovo, Kalofer, Kazanluk
and others, situated to the south of the Balkan Mountains. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 4.3.04. SWISS SUPPORT TO EXPORT COMPETITIVE-NESS OF BULGARIAN SMEs (SIPPO project) (---) |
98-02 | SWI/SDC (DEXI) |
4,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
FTC/GRANT | The main objective of the project is to support the export
competitiveness of Bulgarian SMEs through two sub-programmes. Assistance to Bulgarian
export-oriented SMEs is provided by sub-programme “PROMA” – for development of
marketing strategies, participation in international fairs and establishment of business
contacts for 25 SMEs. The sub-programme “EXPRO” provides training for 30 SMEs on total
quality management of their products and supports the strategic company development. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| 4.3.05. NET SUPPORT TO “PSO+ PROJECTS” (----) |
01-03 | NET/DUTCH GOV (DEXI) |
4,496 |
1,496 |
3,000 |
FTC/GRANT | The special Programme PSO+ of the Government of the Netherlands is
directed to the assistance and realization of the pilot investment projects in Republic of
Bulgaria with the close cooperation with the Dutch industrial and consulting companies.
The aims of the programme is to promote the Dutch know how and modern technology; to
establish a joint venture and to improve the quality through implementation of Dutch
equipment; to increase quality competitiveness; market oriented improvement of the
production and processing in Bulgaria and to enhance the export promotion of the Bulgarian
private companies. (PRIVATE ENTERPRISES) |
| TOTAL FOR SUBSECTOR 4.3. |
15,215 |
2,934 |
4,545 |
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| TOTAL FOR SECTOR 4. |
20,488 |
3,954 |
7,215 |
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| GRAND TOTAL | 570,528 |
80,089 |
118,180 |
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(*) – Data for Disbursements in 2002 are still not determined, but it is very probable by the opinion of the Donor to have Disbursements in 2002.
Source: Responses of Donors to Questionnaires under the CBAG SME EU Phare project; under World Bank Project “External Assistance to SME Development in Bulgaria “ (2001) and for some programmes – UNDP “Development Cooperation Reports for Bulgaria” for the period 1997-2001.