NRP Portugal

MeasureDescriptionCurrentstatus: inpreparation/ in progressExpected results until2010NotesFavourable business environment, particularly for SMEsStimulation of structural investmentSupport Programmefor Projects ofPotential NationalInterest withStrategic Importance(PIN+)This programme consists of an Identification and Follow-Up System for Projects of Potential NationalInterest with Strategic Importance (PIN+), the classification mechanism for which was instituted by Decree-Law 285/07 of 17 August. Once this classification is obtained, the government, in strict cooperation with therelevant territorial municipalities, is committed to ensuring quick transfer of the authorisation procedures.In progressThis objective was developed to speedup procedures and urgent resolution ofrelevant costs incurred for the processof obtaining the necessary licenses toimplement investments. By 2010, allinvestment projects which obtain thePIN+ statute will be monitored toensure that the overall timescale fordecisions is as short as possible.Customer/supplier'sprogrammeInternationalisationThe implementation of actions with a view to improving the positioning of Portuguese companies withsuppliers of raw materials, intermediate products, components, services or other solutions by multinationalcompanies located in Portugal.In progressThis measure is expected to contributeto the improvement of commercialtrade, resulting in a reduction inimports, as a consequence of nationalprovision. The objective is to have 100companies in this programme at the endof this year, increasing to 150 in 2009and 175 in 2010.ExportersProgrammeClubThis Programme involves the development of an Exporters Club, providing close and preferential contactwith Aicep customers.In preparationBy creating the Exporters Club therelationship between companies and theagency will be closer and moreeffective, also creating conditions toincrease the process ofinternationalisation of our customers.The objectives are 50 companies in2008, 100 in 2009 and 150 in 2010.16