• Coordinating the network's joint initiatives
• Supporting the establishment of new agencies
• Working with government and all other interested actors to improve the climate for SME development and regional development
• Representing the interests of our members to government and other public and international agencies
• Establishing consortia for the implementation of national and international projects
• The delivery of practical training to regional development agency staff
• Organisation of conferences, workshops and seminars promoting SME and regional development
• Exchange of information relevant to SME and regional development
• Development and execution of unified standards to which RDAs perform services for their clients

Partnership Opportunities

The BARDA is able to offer potential partners in-depth knowledge and experience in:

• Facilitating SME and regional development
• Supporting the industrial and agricultural sectors
• Developing tourism
• Protecting the environment
• Training
• Building consortia for programme implementation
• Cross border cooperation