FOURTH EDITION OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM MARITSA

The fourth edition of International Economic Forum Maritsa took place on 22 – 23 April 2008 at the Congress Centre of the International Fair Plovdiv. The title of the event this year was Joining Resources for Regional Development. Co-organizers of the forum were the Municipality of Plovdiv, Bulgaria Economic Forum and Association for Plovdiv.

Main topics for discussion: Transport and logistic infrastructure; Cross-border cooperation; Development of the real estate market; Tourism; Investment in the environment protection; Power engineering, Energy Efficiency and Renewables; Regional development and Public-Private Partnership; Financial Sector and EU Funds absorption; Program for rural development; Labor market.

The Forum was designed to be a venue for business representatives, government officials, local administrations, NGOs and media from Southern Bulgaria, Northern Greece and North West Turkey to discuss challenges for regional economic cooperation and development. Corporate presentations, plenary sessions, special roundtables, B2B meetings are envisaged to facilitate contacts.

During the 10th Session of Forum the Vice President of BIA spoke on the issues of Labor Market - Focus on the Shortage of Qualified Workers; Youth's Professional Orientation and Carrier Development.