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Strengthening Regional Business TiesJohn C. Pazartzis2 April 2009Hosts: Ministry of Foreign Affairs & UNDPRoyal Olympic Hotel, Athens

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Agenda

3. Sectors of Cooperation

2. Invest in Greece Agency: Our Multilateral Outreach Initiatives

1. Invest in Greece Agency: Our Services

4. An Idea to Consider

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1. Invest in Greece Agency: Our Services

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A team of investor-centered professionals equipped to assist you in all investment plans at every stage of the process

Invest in Greece Agency: A Proactive Partner

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2. Invest in Greece: Our Multilateral Outreach Initiatives

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Synergassia = Collaboration

a) Familiarize diplomats with the local governments & business community,b) promote investment opportunities by region, c) reinforce the outward nature of Greek businesses, d) familiarize regional stakeholders with the international investment community, and e) assist the local stakeholders in attracting investments.

Synergassia, is an outreach initiative to:

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Invest in Med: The Mediterranean Region as an Investment Location

Invest in Med aims at promoting the Mediterranean basin as an investment location and at encouraging European investments in the Mediterranean region.

Invest in Greece is spearheading an FDI Workshop on Economic Intelligence in Athens in May that aims to build the capacity of Euro-Med IPAs on issues pertinent to the subject.

Invest in Greece Agency is an active member of the Board of Directors of Invest in Med.

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3. Sectors of Cooperation

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Sectors of Cooperation

Collaboration in the following sectors can lead to synergies and win-winoutcomes:

Technology & Innovation

Environmental Management

Renewable Energy Sources

Infrastructure

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4. An Idea to Consider

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Let’s Work Together

It is important to establish a multi-country platform to encourage investment flows in the Black Sea Region.

To solidify collaborations with Black Sea Investment Promotion Agencies and international associations in order to

increase foreign direct investment flows into the Region and enhance company collaborations.

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John C. PazartzisAdvisor to the CEO

Invest in Greece Agency 3 Mitropoleos Str., 105 57 Athens GREECE

T +30 210 33 55 716F +30 210 32 42 079

j.pazartzis@investingreece.gov.grwww.investingreece.gov.gr

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