The Rural SME Policy Support Window implemented by ODIMM offers advisory services and training support to SMEs in rural areas to better access the means and services for business development. The ultimate goal is to reduce economic and social disparities in rural areas and introduce active employment initiatives through the development of rural small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

The programme focuses on supporting the institutionalization process of the LEADER approach in the Republic of Moldova. Thus, a Local Action Groups (LAGs) Guide was elaborated and approved, aiming to provide recommendations on the process of establishing and registering LAGs and ensuring the methodological basis for the development of the Local Development Strategies (LDSs).

The project aims to empower Moldovan CSOs to engage in creation of social enterprises which will contribute to sustainable economic growth of communities. The project is proposing a strong capacity building program, especially on business and financial management both for social enterprises, and for regional social business hubs which will further guide the social enterprises. Additionally, with project support CSOs will empower disadvantaged people to be socially and economically included in labor market and it will be created a favorable ecosystem for the development of social enterprises.