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2° EDITION-MASTER CESPEM IN CREATION AND 2° EDITION-MASTER CESPEM IN CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM

ENTERPRISES IN TRANSITION COUNTRIES ENTERPRISES IN TRANSITION COUNTRIES A.A 2006 – 2007.A.A 2006 – 2007.

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Project proposed by: Project proposed by: AMARELA SKENDAJAMARELA SKENDAJ

University of Bologna, Faculty of Economy, Sede di ForliUniversity of Bologna, Faculty of Economy, Sede di Forli

- Born on 1981, July 4th, in Berat - Albania

- Graduated on 2003 at University of Tirana, Faculty of Economy, Business-Administration Degree

- Last working experience: June 2005 – February 2007 Account Manager near SME Division, Raiffeisen Bank Albania

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ALBPARTNERALBPARTNER

BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP IN MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN ELBASAN - ALBANIA

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Project Project abstract:abstract: The project aim to provide sound infrastructure for match-making

businesses from Emilia Romagna Region – Italy and Elbasan - Albania.

Connected to INTERREG project

Project Duration – 12 months

Estimated Budget – 100,000 Euro

Project line of funding – IPA Fund

Targeted group – Business Development in manufacturing sector (especially focused in mechanical and textile industry)

Locality – Elbasan / ALBANIA

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Project Project location:location:

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Photos from ElbasanPhotos from Elbasan

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Project objectives:Project objectives: Creating new opportunities for regional economic growth

(through new businesses creation in sectors of mechanic and textile)

Increasing cooperation between local businesses and Italian investors who are seeking business partners

Identifying needs for new peoples professionalized in manufacturing sectors

In collaboration with CFP office from the Elbasan Municipality,

organizing training courses and stages in Italy

To promote a dialogue among academic circles, civil society actors, policy and decision makers and entrepreneurs

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Motivations:Motivations:

Proximity to Italy for technology transfer, sub-contracting, FDI and exports

Good possibilities for business development (the necessary for infrastructure existing, storage and processing )

Availability of INTERREG project Presence of Professional Education Center (CFP office in Elbasan

Municipality) Qualified human resources and low labor cost Existing infrastructure for ferry/sea and road transport The business concentration and development *

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Economy of ElbasanEconomy of Elbasan

(as per contributed volume)(as per contributed volume)

Main Groups of Businesses Development

Production30%

Construction20%

Trade45%

Servise5%

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Economy of ElbasanEconomy of Elbasan (as per number of enterprises)(as per number of enterprises)

Source: VAT Office, Elbasan

Enterprises with annual turnover more than 650,000 Euro (610 enterprises operating in total)

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Enterprises with annual turnover less than 650,000 Euro (2212 enterprises operating in total)

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The location of Elbasan Industry in The location of Elbasan Industry in national system:national system:

- Ferrous and nonferrous mining and metallurgy

- Machinery, metal goods, building materials and cement

- Chemicals

- Wood and timber

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MethodologyMethodology Research and surveys for the businesses operating in mechanical and

textile sectors in the Elbasan region creating in this way a business database and identifying business needs for new professional trainings.

Workshops for exchanging experience between participants of respective Chambers of Commerce

Business to business meetings (B2B) of companies operating in mechanical and textile sectors from respective countries, creating in this way, new business network and opportunities for business partnership.

Trainings courses in mechanical and textile industries, in collaboration with the Center of Professional Education, near the Elbasan Municipality.

Website creation for the promotion of new initiatives in mechanical and textile sectors.

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Project Grand Holder:Project Grand Holder:University of BolognaUniversity of Bologna

Albanian potential partners:- Chamber of Commerce and Industry,

Elbasan - Municipality of Elbasan - University “Aleksander Xhuvani” – Elbasan - SMEs Association- Employers Association

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Italian potential partners:- Forli’ – Cesena Province- Municipality of Cesena- Forli’ – Cesena Chamber of Commerce- SMEs Associations of Emilia-Romagna- CNA.

Project Grand Holder:Project Grand Holder:University of BolognaUniversity of Bologna

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Project Project estimatedestimated budget budget

 Grand Holder Partner 1 Partner 2

Project Total Amount

Funding

Co financial

IPA Financial

Pr. Management 7,000 5,000 2,000 14,000 100

% - 14,000

Staff 10,000 10,000 5,000 25,000 80% 5,000 20,000

Consumators 3,000 2,000 2,000 7,000 100

% - 7,000

Overheaded Exp. 4,000 3,000 2,000 9,000 100

% - 9,000

Fees for Trainings, Workshops 2,000 2,000 1,000 5,000 70% 1,500 3,500

Trip & Acommodation 10,000 15,000 5,000 30,000 80% 6,000 24,000

Other Exp. 5,000 5,000   10,000 90% 1,000 9,000

Total 41,000 42,000 17,000 100,000   13,500 86,500

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Organizational ChartOrganizational Chart*Grand Holder *Partner 1.

*Scientific Commitee

(PMB) Project Managment

Board*Technical Unit

*Partner 2.

Administration Local Coordinator

Website Manager

P.C.E.O.

Technical Unit

Enterpreuners

Enterpreuners

Enterpreuners

* G.H. – University of Bologna* P.1 – Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Elbasan* P.2 – Chamber of Commerce of Forli Cesena*Technical Unit - Assosiation of SME, Municipalità, etc*Scientific Committe – Bologna Univ. Elbasan Univ.

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Activities schedule - PERTActivities schedule - PERT

- Project Start up

- Kick of Meeting

- Financial Agreement - Commitment (between Grand Holder, partners and staff)

- Research & Survey (for partners, identification of needs for skills development of local enterprises, etc)- Scheduled Operative Plan

Workshop Organization (with participation of Grand Holder, Partners, Entrepreneurs)

Trainings in fields like: (marketing, mechanical, textile, business plans, etc)Accountin

Website creation

Stages

- Project Results Evaluation - Final Report

1st Month

2nd Month

3rd Month

10th Month

11th Month

12th Month

- Workshop

- B2B Meeting

New business agreements & partnership created

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Expected results:Expected results: Final report

Promotion and further development of cooperation within the regions

Workshops (with representative of both chambers of Commerce)

B2B meetings

Training in form of seminars and workshops related to improving local SMEs’ technical and business skills in manufacturing sectors

Start up partnership collaboration from respective regions

Improvement of professional skills (both for existing employers and potential ones)

Increase employment rate

Website creation

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Project Impact:Project Impact:

PROJECT IMPACT

Improve skills in manufacturing sector

Decrease locality unemplyment rate

Increasing products produced variety

Sharing & difuse the best practise

Creation and support of Inovativce SME.

Reducing locality unemplyment rate

Increasing export (sub-contracting)

Improve internatioanl competitivenes

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Thank You from:Thank You from:

Amarela SKENDAJ University of Bologna, Faculty of Economy, Sede di Forli’amarelaskendaj@yahoo.comMob: ++393804627927