Dragasakis Planning New Agency to Support SMEs, ANA Sources Say
Government vice-president and Economy and Development Minister Yiannis Dragasakis, working with the Secretary-General for Strategic Investments Lois Lambrinidis, is planning to set up a new agency to support small- and medium-sized enterprises by coordinating and extending the various services currently provided by various institutions and government bodies.
According to Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA) sources, the ministry has set in motion plans to set up such an organisation in all regions of the country, providing support to everything from corner shops to companies with dozens of employees. This could range from advice and networking to technological upgrades, export penetration and information on global trends, trade fairs and markets.