Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP)

The Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP) is involved in the implementation of national and international programmes financed from the EU structural funds, state budget and multiannual programmes of the European Commission. As a key authority responsible for creating a business-friendly environment in Poland, PARP contributes to the creation and effective implementation of the state policy related to enterprise, innovation and staff adaptability. Pursuant to the principle “Think Small First”, in all its activities the Agency puts a particular emphasis on the needs of the SME sector.   MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY BOARD The Agency is governed by the president, who is assisted by the vice-presidents, her direct reports. The Management Board is primarily responsible for representing the Agency externally, including declarations of intent and legal actions, supervision and execution of public procurement procedures, and directing the activity of subordinate departments.