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Monaco Economic Board

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Monaco Economic Board (MEB) is a Monegasque association promoting economic dynamism of the Principality. MEB was established in 1999 with the support of the Prince’s Government.[1] Its mission is to seek new investors by organizing business promotional operations abroad.[2] MEB consists of two departments: Monaco Chamber of Commerce that serves the development of 500 Monaco-based member companies;[3] and Invest Monaco that seeks and supports foreign business organizations and individuals who wish to set up in the Principality.[1] The President of the MEB is Michel Dotta.[4]

History

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Monaco Economic Board was established in 1999 with the support of the Prince’s Government.[2] In 2016, Economic Development Chamber was renamed to Monaco Economic Board.[4]

In 2019, Monaco Economic Board celebrated its 20-anniversary and made an exploratory trip to St. Petersburg, Russia with the aim to expand trade and create opportunities for business.[5] In 2020, MEB adopted new working methods such as teleworking and videoconferencing during lockdown.[6] In March 2021, MEB organized a virtual trade mission to Delhi.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Monaco Economic Board". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  2. ^ a b "Monaco Economic Board (MEB)". Monaco welcome. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  3. ^ "Monaco Now | Monaco Economic Board: a key player in the Principality's economic development". Monaco Now. 2019-11-07. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  4. ^ a b "Année record pour le Monaco Economic Board - l'Observateur de Monaco" (in French). Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  5. ^ Horsman, Stephanie (2019-11-22). "Monaco Economic Board takes on Russia's second city". Monaco Life. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  6. ^ "The Monaco Economic Board invents the Mebinars". lagazettedemonaco.com. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  7. ^ "Monaco Economic Board organises virtual trade mission, inks pacts with IFCCI & FICCI". News Vibes of India - Latest News Update on Kashmir, Business and Energy. 2021-03-17. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
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