Request to the OECD for support in undertaking a country study on strengthening FDI and SME Linkages in Estonia

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) 2, Rue Andre Pascal Meie 22.01.2024 nr 6-2/205-1 75775 Paris, CEDEX 16 France Request to the OECD for support in undertaking a country study on strengthening FDI and SME Linkages in Estonia Dear Ms. Wendt, Ms. Cusmano and Ms. Novik The Government of Estonia is committed to creating a policy and institutional environment conducive to attracting private investment, strengthening the performance of small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs), spurring innovation and increasing the overall competitiveness of local economies. It is in light of this objective that I am requesting the technical support of the OECD in carrying out a cross-country study on Strengthening FDI and SME linkages in the Baltics, including Estonia, with the financial support of the European Commission. We would like to emphasise our intention to fully take advantage of this opportunity to benchmark our efforts against the OECD standards and to mobilise all relevant stakeholders as part of the process. The details concerning the implementation of the country study will be defined by all counterparts during a preparatory meeting. Mr. Indrek Kaing at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications will be the main contact point for all matters related to the country study during its implementation. In anticipation of a fruitful collaboration with the OECD and the European Commission in this endeavour, we look forward to undertaking the country study. Please accept the assurances of my highest consideration. Yours sincerely, (digitally signed) Ahti Kuningas Secretary General Andres Võrang 625 6390 [email protected] Suur-Ameerika 1 / 10122 Tallinn / 625 6342 / [email protected] / www.mkm.ee Registrikood 70003158