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Podlaskie economy

Agriculture in Podlaskie Voivodeship functions in harsh natural, both climatic and soil conditions – a very short vegetation period, record temperature lows, poor soil and periodic water deficits.

Despite this, there are over 100000 rural farms in the region, using an average surface of about 13 hectares.

The structure of rural areas makes good conditions for further development of the production of milk and beef. Potatoes are mainly cultivated in the area of the province of Podlasie, as well as cereals (rye, oats, wheat, corn) and sugar beets. In the last  years, the owners of rural farms have seen more and more success –in their agrotouristic activities .

The following branches of the economy are of major importance in Podlaskie Voivodeship: food processing, light industry, wood industry and the production of machines.

The most dynamic development is observed in the production of food. The plants operating within this sector specialize in the processing of milk, meat, poultry, as well as cereal and beer making. Large and modern dairies located in Podlasie are famous for their excellent products in all of Poland. They function using modern technologies, many of them have already received the ISO certificate. At present, some of the dairies are authorized to export their products to the EU countries.

The essential economic sector in the region is the wood processing industry supported by local raw materials (production of parquet floors, furniture, woodwork and home construction elements).

Dominant companies of the local building industry produce ceramics, cobblestones and silicates. The machinery industry is also worth mentioning, which produces various equipment, parts and components of machines.

Other dynamic branches of the local economy are in the business sector, such as consulting and advisory services, as well as banking and protection services.

The role of The Investor Assistance Centre

The Investor Assistance Centre is the first contact point for anyone interested in investing in the region. Thanks to Investor Assistance Centre you can obtain specific information concerning Polish law regulations, sector indicators, investment proposals, business and local authority initiatives.Thanks to co-operation with local government,  knowledge of local conditions and the experience of the Investor Assistance Centre staff will positively assist a business person in ultimately making an investment decision.

The main activities of the Investor Assistance Centre:

• creating the data base with the choice of many investment sites (brown and green field) together with contact information,

• providing information for potential investors - assistance in the investment process,

• trade mission preparation - economic promotion of the region,

• organising participation in domestic and foreign fairs - helping in the establishment of new contacts,

• preparing presentations - promotion of the communities and businesses from the Podlaskie Region,

• monitoring the current situation concerning investment issues - providing complete and factual information on inward investment in Podlaskie

• legal advice and counselling for investors - developing the businesses and supporting existing ones

• support in activities such as the preparation and implementation of investment strategies,

• distribution of promotional materials.

 Town and Country Planning

The town and country planning in Podlasie is closely connected with aims specified in “The town and country planning policy” and the strategy of Podlaskie Voivodeship developement governmental documents. The main purpose is to improve conditions of living. The institution responsible for this issue is the Podlaskie Town and Country Planning Office.

Chances for development

•  openning our economy for international contacts, development of border cooperation

• development of border infrastructure

• international and governmental support for small and medium-sized enterprises

• VIA BALTICA-transeuropean communication lines

• Governmental program of modernisation and road construction ( including highways)

• Multifunctional development of rural  areas based on a program of support

• Development of ecological agriculture production

• Development of building material production based on  local raw materials

• closer cooperation with Warsaw

Podlaskie voivodeship has many advantages. One of the most important is its ability to link together subregions of a different economic, agricultural, tourism and cultural character.

The project „Regions of Poland” was realized in cooperation with the Offices of the Presidents of the 16 regions of Poland.

Design, coordination, realization – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland

Contents – Offices of the Presidents of the Regions

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