Considering that 2009 was a very unstable year concerning investments, according to several economic analysts, also 2010 has been announced as quite difficult for investors. According to international media agencies researches, such as a Thomson Reuters focus, the trend will be related to an ex ante profitability series of analysis of each economical sector, in order to obtain the best results in Romania.

The Regional Operational Program Priority Axis 4 - Strengthening the regional and local business environment - includes an action field related to the infrastructure for business environment. It’s the measure 4.1. - Long-term development of business support structures relevant at regional and local level.

Last week, in the beginning of a meeting with the IMF, Traian Basescu, Romanian President, said: “The story in the papers and on television about economic recovery is not really yet, Europe still being in crisis”.

A new call for projects to obtain funding grant for SMEs, operating on the Romanian market, offers the opportunity to promote their activities in abroad. Financing make a part of the European Structural Funds, more precisely the Sectoral Operational Program - Growth of economic Competitiveness. The value of grants that companies can benefit may reach 70% of eligible project.

The business environment in Romania is eligible for UE Structural Funds through the Axis no. 4.1 of National ROP. The objective of this sector’s investment in related to the creation, the modernization of regional and local structures for the support of business in order to attract new investment and participate on development of local and regional economies. The business support structures are well delimited and destinated for various economic activities, like production and services, and includes also technologic parks.

Low cost of the workforce and potential growth of labor productivity are two of the most important elements that have contributed to attract many foreign investors in Romania. Despite the need to improve transport infrastructure and research, Romania is the most attractive destination for investments in Europe above Poland and Czech Republic.