Implementation period: September 2015 - April 2017
Funder: The European Union through the United Nations Development Program's Support for Confidence Building Measures Program
Purpose: Support business people from both banks of the Dniester, facilitating cross-border cooperation and access to the opportunities offered by the deepening relations between Moldova and the EU.
Objectives:
- Creating jobs for young people (18-35 years) in the security area by helping them to start and grow a business, as well as opportunities to build new relationships and learn best practices.
Results:
- Campaign to promote the program and pre-selection of 75 candidates from 9 districts, which are part of the security zone: Floresti, Soldanesti, Rezina, Orhei, Criuleni, Dubasari, Anenii Noi, Causeni and Stefan Voda;
- Finalization of the business plan preparation instructions and placement online;
- Organization of the intensive training session on the structure, objectives and most important components of the business plan for the 75 selected candidates;
- Consultative assistance in developing the business plan in the areas of accounting, legal, marketing, etc., and providing specific recommendations and qualified support for those interested in participating in the grant competition (one hour per candidate);
- Selection of 15 grant beneficiaries
- Providing the necessary logistical and administrative support for beneficiaries to launch their businesses;
- Provide one-to-one consultancy with the participation of business experts for young entrepreneurs;
- Procurement of goods and services chosen under the grant, assigned to each beneficiary in accordance with the business plan forecasts, approved by the project implementation methodology and procurement procedures;
- Continuous monitoring of the implementation of the business plan and proper utilization of goods and services received;
- Organization of 4 thematic seminars to improve the entrepreneurial skills of the 15 grant beneficiaries;
- Organization of a seminar for the 30 beneficiaries from both banks of the Dniester River on a topic established in cooperation with the Company for the implementation of similar activities in Transnistria;
- The organization of a working conference with the participation of trainers and successful business people from both banks of the Dniester, who will share their entrepreneurial experience, including the 40 beneficiaries of the previous program;
- Developing the online platform http://www.business-bridges.net with the aim to make it an effective method for establishing working contacts and relations between entrepreneurs and organizations on both banks of the Dniester.