Improving the performance of Polish development agencies

Regional development agencies had been established to promote the development of their respective regions. The German Bank for Reconstruction (KfW) funded a study to develop an advisory concept for the National Association of Polish Regional Development Agencies and Foundations (Krajowe Stowarzyszenie Agencja i Fundacje Rozwoju Regionalnego w Polsce). In particular, this aimed at strengthening the central Association in its role as facilitator and adviser to the member organisations; with a focus on efficient structures and procedures of regional development. Due to the short time available, a team led by Mr Pornschlegel chartered and aircraft and visited a number of regional economic development organisations / agencies (RDAs). The discussions held with the RDAs provided the basis for developing, jointly with the central Association KSAiFRR, a concept to ensure that these could sustainably provide effective services for their regions. GOPA, Bad Homburg (Germany)