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The Municipality of Amaroussion is situated in the north-east area of Attica, covering a surface of 13,5 km² with approximately 100.000 inhabitants. The modern infrastructures of the city in combination with its excellent public transit network (3 Metro stations and 2 Suburban Railway stations) have established Amaroussion as an important financial and business centre of the northern suburbs. Moreover, within its geographical boundaries are located over 3.500 companies, 3 of the country’s largest shopping malls, 2 Ministries, 2 Embassies and 4 Consulates, but also many of the biggest maternity hospitals and medical centers of Attica.
Amaroussion is a modern city with significant ceramic tradition and a rich history that goes back 3.500 years ago. Today the city is a popular tourist destination, hosting within its limits the Olympic Complex (O.A.K.A.), as well as important museums such as the Natural History Museum, the Spathario Museum of Shadow Theatre, the Historical and Folk Art Museum, the International Olympic Ceramic Sculpture Museum and the “Spyros Louis” Municipal Olympic Art Gallery, while very soon will be inaugurated the World Track and Field Museum and the Museum of Greek Olympic Games. Additionally, within the city operates the “Voreeios” Municipal Library, whilst every year many young people participate in the Programmes organized by the Municipal Center for Art and Culture and the Municipal Conservatory. Moreover, major cultural and athletics events take place annually addressing to all ages, while an everyday “shield of social care and solidarity” serves the ones in most need, with forefront the Corner of Offering and Solidarity, the Municipal Polyclinic, the Municipal Psychosocial Support Center, the 12 Nurseries’ Stations, the Elderly Care Centers and the actions of the Intermunicipal Health and Welfare Network.
The protection of the environment and the upgrade of the quality of everyday life for the residents and jobholders of the city is a daily priority for the Municipality of Amaroussion. In this frame, a series of “green” policies and actions are undertaken concerning indicatively the reinforcement of urban green spaces, the enhancement of “green” mobility, the development of pedestrian and bicycle paths, the promotion of recycling and reuse practices and energy saving initiatives, but also the bioclimatic regeneration of both the Historical Commercial Center and other city districts. It is worth mentioning that the Municipality of Amaroussion applies an environmental management system (ISO 14001:2004), whilst it was the first Municipality in Greece implementing and acquiring the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) certification.
Some areas of interest related to European transnational projects: Natural environment and landscape protection; social innovation in rural areas; sustainable tourism; eco-friendly physical planning; green economy; ecomobility; health and cities; startups; traditional and high quality agro-food integrated chains; High education and training; enhancement of local cultural heritage.
Our Municipality is looking for public authorities to be involved in a MED project proposal focused on the Priority Axis 1, under the following specific objectives:
• Green Growth – Smart Cities
• Social Innovation
If you are developing a project in line with the above mentioned topics, please don’t hesitate to contact us! E-mail: z.saker@mck.gr
Creative Business SolutionDear Mr. Saker,
I’m contacting you on behalf of Creative Business Solutions. We think that a potential partnership with CBS would be both fitting and complementary.
CBS, Creative Business Solutions is one of the most experienced consulting and project implementation organizations located in Tirana, Albania. CBS is a business consulting non-for profit organization that provides consultancy and implement solutions for local entrepreneurs, organizations, donors and financial institutions. Founded by professionals with national and international advanced expertise and extensive knowledge in projects implementation, CBS provides valuable and effective services generating economic growth for businesses through financial consulting and entrepreneurial capacity building in developing economy sectors, marketing and business development. We have strong expertise in social innovation in Rural Areas, SME’s and startups, green economy, Innovative Software Development, Ecomobility, traditional and high quality of agro-food integrated chains.
CBS’s previous experiences include large and complex projects with the main aim increasing economic growth as well as technical and business solutions offered mostly in agriculture, SME’s and financial field. CBS is a key partner with U.S. Agency for International Development USAID, and has on-going project implementation relationship with USAID through a number of strategic projects both locally and in the Balkan region.
CBS also works with a number of distinct international organizations including, GIZ, Swiss Corporation/ Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation, , Cooperazione Italiana and has a well-established institutional working relationship with local government authorities such as Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Urban Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Water Resources, AIDA (Albanian Investment Development Agency). Also, CBS has partnership with largest banks in Albania such as: ProCredit Bank, Intesa SanPaolo Bank, Raiffeisen Bank, Credins Bank, and National Commercial Bank (BKT).We see you as a potential lead partner in a consortium in the MED program called by European Union. Should you be interested in a potential cooperation please contact to us at: fotjona.tace@cbs.al and info@cbs.al so we can discuss the collaboration in more detail. Also,for more information about us please visit our website: http://www.cbs.al
Looking forward to hearing from you,
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