New Jobs htrough Better Entrepreneurship

What was the aim of the project formulated by ILO, UNDP, and the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare of Bulgaria?

• To provide free training courses for unemployed people

• To promote and support new and existing small and medium-sized enterprises in the Valley of the river Mesta

• To establish a national network of business centers

• To create a credit fund for large corporations

Answer explanation

The aim of the project was to promote and support small and medium-sized enterprises in the Valley of the river Mesta.

How many new jobs were created by the Business Promotion and Support Center since its opening?

• 80

• 40

• 20

• 60

Answer explanation

The Business Promotion and Support Center created 40 new jobs since its opening.

What was the request made by the mayor of Bansko to the Business Center?

• To establish a credit fund for small entrepreneurs

• To organize English language courses for the local community

• To develop market links with foreign companies

• To support the creation of a local association of woodworkers and furniture makers

Answer explanation

The mayor of Bansko requested support for the creation of a local association of woodworkers and furniture makers.

What type of training activities were organized by the Business Center?

• Music lessons

• English language courses

• Gardening workshops

• Cooking classes

• Bookkeeping

Answer explanation

The Business Center organized English language courses and bookkeeping training activities.

What is the purpose of the twinning with the Chamber of Commerce in the Greek city of Drama?

• To establish a national network of similar institutions

• To create a better understanding and consensus among the local actors

• To provide information on credit, markets, and business partners

• To develop market links with Bulgarian and foreign companies

Answer explanation

The purpose of twinning with the Chamber of Commerce in Drama is to develop market links with Bulgarian and foreign companies.

How was the project prepared and written?

• By the United Nations
• By a working group of representatives

• By the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare

• By a group of foreign consultants

Answer explanation

The project was prepared and written by a working group of representatives of the main local institutions and organizations.

What is the importance of training in a country like Bulgaria?

• To raise public awareness about environmental issues

• To enhance local capacity building

• To promote a healthy lifestyle

• To improve transportation infrastructure

Answer explanation

Training in Bulgaria is important to enhance local capacity building.

What is the significance of raising public awareness in Bulgaria?

• To provide information on credit, markets, and business partners

• To establish a national network of business centers

• To create a favourable and enabling climate for entrepreneurship development

• To develop market links with Bulgarian and foreign companies

Answer explanation

Raising public awareness in Bulgaria is significant to create a favorable climate for entrepreneurship development.