PAIH and “e-Izba” together for online export

The ceremonial signing of the agreement was attended by Patrycja Sass-Staniszewska, President of the Chamber of Electronic Economy and Krzysztof Drynda, Chairman of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency, and Grzegorz Słomkowski, Member of the Management Board of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency.

The aim of the cooperation is to create favorable conditions for the development and strengthening of the Polish digital industry and e-commerce on the Polish and foreign markets. The agreement also covers the promotion of domestic companies in relation to potential foreign contractors present on the Polish market or planning economic cooperation.

As part of the concluded agreement, the Chamber of Electronic Economy - a non-profit organization representing the interests of companies related to the electronic economy market in Poland - will, among other things, share their knowledge and experience to support the further development of online export. Experts from PAIH will, in turn, engage in cyclical workshops and training for business, which are carried out as part of the Digital Economy School run by e-Izba.

E-commerce is a dynamically developing area of the economy, and the pandemic has further accelerated the growth of the importance of the digital sector. New trends are new opportunities for Polish companies, both in the development of businesses on the domestic market and in their internationalization. At PAIH, we help entrepreneurs in creating the most effective export strategy and in reaching new contractors. The signed agreement will facilitate the exchange of information between our institutions. It will allow us to operate even more efficiently and with greater intensity, and above all, constantly and long term. We will use our common potential in the promotion of Polish companies from the digital sector on the Polish and international markets - said Krzysztof Drynda, Chairman of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency.Cross-border trade, due to the different legal and tax realities of a given market, is still a huge challenge for the e-commerce industry. In addition, there are the issues of differences in promotion, e-marketing and payments, which are crucial in cross-border business. The Chamber of Electronic Economy has been supporting Polish e-commerce companies in online export for many years. We have fantastic products, great customer service and we are logistically prepared to serve foreign customers. Cooperation with PAIH is an important step for us in further supporting entrepreneurs from the SME sector in their international expansion - summarized Patrycja Sass-Staniszewska, Chairman of the Chamber of Electronic Economy.The aim of the cooperation between the Polish Investment and Trade Agency and the Chamber of Electronic Economy is to improve the situation of Polish e-entrepreneurs both on the domestic market and abroad. Working together to eliminate legislative, formal and legal barriers and to stimulate further development of exports of products and services in the digital sector and e-commerce.

About the Polish Investment and Trade Agency

The Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) is an advisory institution operating in cooperation with the Polish Development Fund Group (PFR) under the leadership of the Ministry of Development and Technology. PAIH is the first point of contact for exporters and investors. It operates both in Poland and through its network of offices around the world. It strengthens the recognition of Polish brands on international markets, promotes domestic products and services as well as technological solutions made in Poland. The agency helps entrepreneurs choose their optimal expansion path abroad. It also supports the inflow of direct foreign investments to Poland and the implementation of Polish investments in the country. PAIH cooperates with the public sector and regional partners, offering, among other things: training, audit and promotion of investment properties, cooperation in the organization of business missions and communication support in the implementation of joint projects.

About Electronic Economy Chamber

The Chamber of Electronic Economy represents and supports the interests of companies related to the electronic economy market in Poland, with particular emphasis on companies associated in the e-Chamber. The mission of the e-Chamber is the development of the Polish digital economy through cooperation, exchange of know-how, legislative action and a strong and effective representation of common interests in dialogue with institutions of the Polish Government administration, the European Union and non-governmental organizations in the country and in the world.

The main goals of the Electronic Economy Chamber are:

• representing and supporting the economic interests of companies related to the electronic economy market in Poland, with particular emphasis on companies associated in the Chamber,
• the development of the economy in its various industries in the country and Europe thanks to the use of technological, information and communication (ICT) innovations, including the Internet, hardware and software, and their practical applications in running a business,
• supporting entrepreneurs by providing know-how and technological solutions,
• supporting society in using digital solutions.

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