Economy Ministry to launch portal to match producers with foreign markets

The Economy Ministry will invest zl. 20 million and launch a new internet portal for Polish exporters. This would enable domestic producers to find partners abroad more easily. The new facility will also provide potential investors with information concerning Polish and foreign companies' offers. The Ministry will invite the tender for designing and delivering the portal in August or early September. "The Polish current account deficit is growing. Therefore the Ministry wants to support and promote our exports by introducing the information system," said the deputy director for promotion of industry Janusz Stec. Recent surveys have shown 82.4% of companies would welcome the Ministry's idea. The information gathered will be obtained from Polish and international chambers of commerce and business consultants working for Polish embassies and purchased from businesses. (Puls Biznesu, page 16) J.K.