Common servicesare an integrated part of the routine daily operations of the CMO and are equally available to members of the cluster. The common services are financed through the membership fees but can be additionally funded by the available reserves in the budget.
Facilitation of collaboration between membersNews and information sharing among members Opportunity identification for unified procurement/cost saving (expert service for all or some members) |
Advocacy of industry interestRegular screening of the industry, aimed at identification of important topics for industry, and development of advocacy strategy and activities Informing/advocating government and international/donor organizations on industry interest Making association present on discussion of legislative initiatives |
Access to technology and support servicesConducting periodic needs assessments (capacity development, technology, etc) Maintenance of databases of local and international engineers (technology experts) Maintenance of database of local and international machinery/technology producers and suppliers - Not this year Enabling access to certification of ISO/Food Safety, etc. Enabling access to audit services Enabling access to ERP/Business Process Automation Enabling access to advisory services Enabling access to national/international fares/exhibitions and other relevant events |
Periodic Information dissemination and trend-scouting (ideas for innovative projects)Periodic reporting on the industry condition (semi-annually, quarterly) Organizing of periodic industry internal workshops for sharing of knowledge Conducting periodic value chain assessments |
Provision and facilitation of access to training for membersDevelop annual training needs assessment Enabling access to capacity development services |
Access to public supportFacilitation of support programs with donors Enabling access to governmental programs and financing |
Promotion of activities (marketing/ visibility)Maintenance of the website Maintenance of the visibility through various electronic resources and platforms, such as tradewithgeorgia.com, www.clustercollaboration.eu and other |
Access to private fundingEnabling access to IFI funding such as EBRD, Gazzele Finance, Partnership Fund |