ANKO Western Macedonia S.A. is an Organization for Local Development founded by local government authorities, public sector institutions, and collective organizations representing the agricultural sector and the region’s productive forces.
· Founded in 1985 (Law 1416/84) under the name Development Agency of Kozani (AN.KO.) S.A.
· In 1991, it was restructured as Development Agency of Western Macedonia (ANKO) S.A.
· In 2006, it was renamed Development Agency of Western Macedonia S.A. – Development Agency of Local Government Authorities (Anaptyxiaki A.E. OTA), with the trade name ANKO.
· In 2021, ANKO was transformed into Organization for Local Development in accordance with the new legal framework (Law 4674/2020), and its name was changed to ANKO Western Macedonia S.A.
The Organization’s mission is to support the integrated and sustainable development of Western Macedonia by providing a comprehensive range of services to both first and second-tier local authorities, as well as to stakeholders within the regional economic ecosystem.
To fulfill its mission, ANKO engages in:
· The design and implementation of baseline studies, development and operational programs and strategic planning initiatives.
· The implementation and supervision of technical studies and the management of major infrastructure projects.
· The implementation of development programs across sectors such as tourism, agriculture, industry and manufacturing, environmental protection, and services.
· The initiation and facilitation of investment projects aimed at leveraging the region’s natural resources.
· The enhancement of the operational capacity of local authorities, cooperative organizations, and other civic and social institutions.
· The provision of consulting services, tailored support, research, and information to the business community.
ANKO’s core message, encapsulating its vision and strategic objectives, is:
“A dynamic mechanism of local stakeholders for the integrated regional development of Western Macedonia.”
Building strong and healthy cooperative relationships as a key aspect of daily interaction with institutions and clients. Active participation in the region’s “social fabric” through initiatives and operations that contribute to the improvement of the local community.
Constant upgrading of the quality of provided services (studies, programs, technical support), alignment with legislation and contractual obligations, meeting modern demands, and timely implementation of actions are the organization’s daily priorities.
Engaging all relevant parties to foster creativity, utilize all potential contributors, reduce overlap, and shorten the path to achieving final goals.
Timely identification, planning, preparation, support, and participation in new action programs.
Rational use of human resources and financial assets to ensure both the organization’s economic self-sufficiency and its strengthened role in promoting sustainable regional development.
Integration of innovation as a core element in both internal operations and the services provided.
Leveraging policies, initiatives, and socio-economic development programs of the European Union and Greece for the benefit of Western Macedonia.
Development and implementation of an integrated communication network to share best practices and provide specialized information within both the internal and external environment of the company—at European, national, regional, and local levels.
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