The term local market group
(LMG) includes all the bodies that are called to contribute
in the implementation of the project activities. Members of
the LMGs, at country level, are considered the:
End-users of the system, the targeted industries
Service providers to end-users. Local service and equipment providers and consultants
Stakeholders. Bodies interested in improving competitiveness of SMEs and the environmental business in the country. More precisely, stakeholders participating to the local market group can be one or more of the following bodies:
Public/local authorities responsible for formulating the development and environmental policies
Industrial associations of SMEs
Chambers and Trade Unions
Local Euro Info Centers (EICs) /Euro Info Correspondence Centers (EICCs)
Academic Institutions/ Universities/ Councils
Environmental Institutes
Social development bodies
Utilities
Financial bodies
Local press/mass media
Targeted End-users
SMITE is being developed with focus on the following industrial and commercial sectors: