DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF KARDITSA - ANKA S.A.

The Development Agency of Karditsa (AN.KA S.A.) was founded in 1989 on the initiative of the Local Union of Municipalities and Communities of Karditsa, in collaboration with the Union of Agricultural Cooperatives. The legal form of the company is “Development Agency of Local Authorities S.A." as per law 3463/2006. AN.KA S.A. focuses on ‘’capacity building’’ and ‘’empowerment’’ of the local population, especially of underserved communities, as well as the avoidance of social exclusion. A key element of the identity of AN.KA S.A. is the implementation of programs and projects for the development both of rural and urban areas, by highlighting and exploiting all forms of resources (natural, human, cultural), prioritizing as a driving force the local initiative and entrepreneurship. Within the company’s initiatives Its operation as an "Incubator" and the support towards collective schemes of Karditsa’s Ecosystem of Collaboration. The participation in the strategic development planning of Karditsa and the support of emblematic initiatives of the shareholders - organizations. The strengthen of collaborations & networking at local, regional, national and international context. Participation in corporate schemes and networks Women's Center of Karditsa, Cooperative Bank of Karditsa, Energy Community of Karditsa, Development Organization of Central Greece, Theodoridion Center ‘’Horizons’’, Municipalities Network of Pindos Region, LEADER Network of Rural Development Agencies etc.