EAST programme

Support of export and investments in Slovakia

Slovakia's ability to compete with other countries has significantly droped. In 2010 global competitiveness rankings in the World Economic Forum we fell on the 60th place. The report of the World Economic Forum, published in early September 2010, says that the main barriers which impair the competitiveness of Slovakia are inefficient functioning of public institutions and other factors affecting the growth of the Slovak economy. On the other hand, openness to foreign investments, fastest GDP growth among EU countries and low tariff barriers are considered as our benefits. This is a challenge for all of the competent of the state and government, who are responsible for export and investment in the Slovakia, because the current system of state aid is failing.

We want to offer a vital alternative to state export and import support, because producers, exporters and investors need an active and practical partner. We are aware of the fact that if the State is unable to provide this important function, then this function must be taken by other entities. Along with private sector, there is a third non-governmetal sector, that has sufficient possibilities to help with economical expansion of Slovak Republic and make use of EU funds.

EAST is a business association, non-governmental and non-profit organization that actively supports export, production co-operation as well as capital and technology investments in both directions. We are prepared to offer assistance to small and medium-sized businesses in their expansion into foreign markets. In cooperation with a network of our foreign partners we are offering direct support of slovak exporters ind investors, such as market research, PR consulting or searching appropriate bussines partner.

All the details of cooperation of our clients and partners are listed in the materials on the website eastsk.eu.