EU4Business: from policies to action (Phase II)
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Specific Objective
i) monitor progress in reform implementation since the previous assessment,
ii) identify emerging country-specific priorities for SME policy,
iii) assess the state of play as regards policies to promote SME digitalisation.
This thematic focus will look at areas such as the regulatory environment for digital business practices, financing constraints for digital investments, and specific programmes to promote the uptake of digital skills and technologies. The assessment will also provide recommendations to accelerate the digital transformation of the SME sector in the Eastern Partnership in line with EU and OECD best practices while providing an overview of the ongoing activities to support those objectives.Expected Results
- Improved strategic policy framework for private sector development (strategies/action plans)
- Enhanced institutional capacity of the government to deliver support to the private sector, including via digital channels (e.g. electronic identification, paying taxes, e-customs, online training)
- Increased digitalisation of SMEs (e.g. e-commerce, digital supply chains, digital skills)
- Enhanced capacity to monitor the implementation of government policy
- Enhanced contribution of business associations to policy-making processes
- Fourth SBA assessment published, disseminated, and used for policymaking
- Peer reviews on competitiveness reforms carried out
- Increased regional policy dialogue and exchange of good policy practices.Project map
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