The Working Group on Industrial Development aims to boost regional cooperation, public-private dialogue, and economic transformation in South East Europe. It focuses on designing effective industrial policies, fostering integration into EU value chains, and supporting SMEs and start-ups.

Gathered around the key objectives of enhancing the business environment, promoting innovation, and establishing regional industrial value chains to improve competitiveness, the Working Group shares best practices, analyses policies, with a focus on reindustrialization, technology transfer, and the development of industrial incubators and science parks.

The group includes government, private sector, and other stakeholders.