The preparation of a study for the revision / updating of the Multi-annual National Strategic Plan for the development of aquaculture in the new programming period 2021 - 2027 was assigned by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food to APC s.a.
This period (and especially the years 2021 - 2023) is crucial for the sector, as very important credits will be available from EMFF 2014 - 2020, EMFFA 2021 - 2027 and the Recovery Fund, which require an improved management system and a radically reformed institutional framework to support entrepreneurship.
The assignment of the project to APC s.a. is a recognition of the long-standing and in-depth knowledge of the industry and a prelude to the planning of a sustainable development of aquaculture in the country.
Announcement - COVID - 19
As we all know, the world is facing a state of emergency due to COVID-19 coronavirus. It is therefore necessary to take measures to limit its spread.
APC s.a. in this context and with the aim of protecting the health of all of us, it has also decided, the suspension of our offices on 2 Mnisikleous Street from 16.3.2020 to 10.4.2020 and the provision of work to all its employees remotely.
During this time we will continue to provide you with the same professionalism and responsibility, asking for your understanding of any reasonable delays.
For whatever you need, you can still contact us by phone or e-mail and we will serve you.
Mediterranean Fishculture
The President of the APC sa attended as a speaker the European Fish Mariculture Conference held in London on January 15-16.
Nikos Anagnopoulos' presentation was entitled "Developments of Fish Mariculture in the Mediterranean Area" and the discussion concerned the problems, trends and prospects of the sector, as well as the new market conditions.
After acting as technical advisor of the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization's (HAPO) first (1st) Production and Trade Plan 2018 - 2019, APC also took over the preparation and monitoring of the second (2nd) Plan, to be implemented in 2020-2021.
The second HAPO's Production and Trade Plan will include a series of actions for the promotion of "Fish from Greece", with an estimated budget more than € 7,000,000.
APC s.a. signed cooperation agreements with both the Hellenic Center for Marine Research (HCMR) and the Region of Western Greece, for the implementation of the EU-funded Program ARIEL (via ADRION INTERREG), which aims at strengthening the networking and cooperation in Adriatic-Ionian countries in its fields small coastal fisheries and aquaculture.
In this context, APC will organize and participate in capacity building seminars, create training kits and support the creation of clusters.
Project in UAE
A project concerning the development of a fish farming unit in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, was undertaken by APC s.a.
Marine Knowledge Expert Group
News release 6.5.2019
An EU experts meeting was held in Brussels on 3 May regarding Marine Knowledge.
The aim is to gather data on EMODnet database, so to provide data processing and reporting, especially for marine users of all EU marine areas, regarding bathymetry, bottom, physicochemical and biological parameters and existing economic/human activities.
On behalf of the aquaculture industry, Nikos Anagnopoulos presented the needs of enterprises, especially of the SMEs. He asked that the Ministries and the National Research Centers of the member states to make available to the aquaculturists all the existing knowledge and he proposed a consultation to be carried out with the sectoral institutions, in order to establish a mutually beneficial cooperation.
APC sa in Podgorica, Montenegro
APC chairman, Nikos Anagnopoulos, participated as a speaker at a meeting held in Podgorica, Montenegro, as part of the European Program "ARIEL - Promoting Small Scale Fisheries and Aquaculture Transnational Networking in the Adriatic-Ionian Macroregion", which is funded by INTERREG ADRION, project code No.278
Nikos Anagnopoulos developed the subject "Greece: Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture - Partnership Initiatives".
In the context of the HydroMedit 2018 conference held in Volos, APC sa, in cooperation with the Pan-hellenic Society of Technologists Ichthyologist, organized a discussion / round table on:
"The future of Greek Fisheries and Aquaculture. The Next Programming Period 2021-2017»
APC sa CEO, Nikos Anagnopoulos, analyzed the critical points of the Proposal for EMFF 2021-2027 which will determine the future of Greek Fisheries and Aquaculture, while a fruitful dialogue with representatives of the agencies and the administration took place, regarding the need to prepare and shape national positions in the negotiations that occur.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food has awarded, following a competition, to APC SA, the support project to prepare calls for funding of production and marketing plans for Producer Organizations (Article 66 of Reg.508/2014), as well as for the marketing / promotion of fishery and aquaculture products (Article 68 of Reg.508/2014).
Thus, marine aquaculture products through the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization, as well as fresh / frozen fishery and aquaculture products, will be eligible for funding with rates of aid 50-100%.
The assignment of the project to APC SA is a confirmation and acknowledgment of our company as a leading consulting firm in the fisheries, aquaculture and aquatic environment.
The project will be completed in November 2018.
The continuation of the operation of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) for the period 2021-2027 was announced. The budget for this period is estimated at € 6.14 billion (compared with € 6.4 billion in period 2014-2020) and will target investments in the maritime economy and support for fishing communities.
The EMFF will support the implementation of the CFP and the Union's maritime policy along four priorities:
-Fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources
-Contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets
-Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities
-Strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe, secure and sustainable seas and oceans
About Us
APC s.a. is a consulting firm, based in Athens, engaged with the provision of services for developmental and spatial planning, environmental issues, implementation of investment plans, and planning, management and evaluation of National and EU programs.
APC s.a. specializes in the sectors of fisheries and aquaculture, rural and regional development and marine environment.
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