The project is mainly related to improve the capacity of the region to deal with regional issues as partnership establishment, strengthening of institutional and business structures to respond to EU markets requirements and establishment of models for cooperation based on best practices and common needs. Through the development of economic and market analysis, the organization of business forums for shearing best practices and establishing business contacts, and the development of a strong institutional cooperation the project will support Bulgarian and Serbian enterprises from priority export sectors to enhance their competitiveness, their degree of internationalization and enter or expand their market positions. The implementation of the project activities will provide access to relevant and useful information for the companies in promoting and supporting their export, foreign markets where their goods have a competitive advantage will be identified, a specific set of promotional measures for successful positioning on the identified markets will be offered. Achievements: The project envisioned and achieved the following results:• Developed study on the products and services offered by enterprises from Montana and Pirot that have export advantages or export potential;• Developed study on potential EU markets for the identified products and services;• Implemented survey among business representatives from Montana and Pirot;• Elaborated manual on models for cooperation and partnership based on European best practices, implemented studies and survey;• Organized business forums for dissemination of the results from the studies and the survey, popularization of the elaborated manual and establishment of business partnerships in the region.The project was successfully completed in April 2014.