RCI strives to improve competitiveness across Europe and Eurasia by engaging the bilateral efforts of USAID Missions, USAID Projects and other local stakeholders. Through a regional approach, RCI increases the cooperation between competitiveness and economic growth programs, leading to increased trade and job expansion in host countries. RCI effectively coordinates activities and enhances information sharing between different stakeholders (USAID, other donors, public and private sector organizations) in selected sectors.
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Background & Rationale
Despite recent economic growth across the region, incomes in many of the E&E countries still remain below pre-transition (1989) levels. Growth has been uneven, often propelled by commodity trade, and is inadequate to create sufficient and rewarding jobs. As a consequence, the region’s per capita income reaches only one-fourth of the average of advanced economies. To address these issues, USAID Washington launched the Regional Competitiveness Initiative (RCI) in 2004. RCI is implemented by SEGURA IP3 Partners LLC and is set to continue its activities until 2012.
Contacts
Neal Nathanson
Technical Officer
USAID Activity Manager
Tel. 202-567-4057
Filip Stoyanovich
RCI Regional Director
SEGURA IP3 Partners LLC
Tel. 359-888-60-2629
RCI Activities
Regional competitiveness activities bring value added, complement and bolster the efforts of bilateral missions by solving problems that are beyond the scope of individual countries.
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