Prior information notice for the external evaluation of the multi-annual programme on enterprise and entrepreneurship
The European Commission has published a prior information notice for a contract to evaluate the multi-annual programme (2001-2005) for enterprise and entrepreneurship, in particular for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The mains objectives of the programme are: - Enhancing the growth and competitiveness of business in a knowledge-based internationalised economy; - Promoting entrepreneurship; - Simplifying and improving the administrative and regulatory framework for business so that research, innovation and business creation in particular can flourish; - Improving the financial environment for business, especially SMEs; - Giving business easier access to Community support services, programmes and networks and improving the coordination of these facilities. The contract involves evaluating the programme to assess and improve the effectiveness of its projects