(September 21, 2017) A mission in the heart of Europe with the aim of identifying strategies and tools for the internationalization of Italian companies. Luxembourg, Brussels, London: these are the three stages of the “Missione Europa” of ANCE, the National Association of Builders, to be held until Friday, September 22. In Luxembourg, the Ance delegation will meet with Vice President Dario Scannapieco and other European Investment Bank leaders. For the next stage in Brussels, a meeting is to be held with a European Commission representation on strategic issues, such as the Union’s Neighborhood Policy, the potential of the Balkans and Eastern Europe, infrastructure investment and cooperation policies for development. Lastly, in London is scheduled to hold a rendez vous with executives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Spotlights on financing opportunities in transport, energy and environment, tourism, residential and commercial construction. “Economic recovery in Italy is beginning to give real signs in the construction sector”, explains Gerardo Biancofiore, chairman of Ance International Committee. “We must consolidate this trend by strengthening our commitment abroad too. Over the last few years we have done so with a great associative initiative, which has enabled us to increase our production and foreign sales also for our sector’s SMEs. More can be done, but a step forward from international organizations such as Sace and Simest is needed. There is a need to develop system-level actions similar to those produced in other European countries. ” (Red)
