Poverty Alleviation Through SME Development in Ukraine – continued
Another major donor that contributes to economic development of Ukraine is the European Union through its TACIS technical assistance. Several successful projects part of the Improving of SME Environment runs primarily in Western Ukraine: establishing and operation of a Business Incubator, funding Mechanisms for Business Support Services, Small Business Loan Fund, regional foundations for support of entrepreneurship, Rural Livelihoods Project, and Credit Union Program for women entrepreneurs.