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Saare Arenduskeskus

SA Saare Arenduskeskus

Kuressaare, Estonia

Community developmentDemocracy & Civil societyEmployment & Skills
Operating foundationFounded 1993Regional reach
Profile last updated: March 21, 2026

About

Founded in 1993, Saare Arenduskeskus is a foundation based in Kuressaare, Estonia working on community development, democracy & civil society, employment & skills.

Saare Arenduskeskus is a foundation in Saare County, Estonia, that supports the development of local governments, businesses and civil society organisations through free professional support services. It is part of the national network of county development centres, which is coordinated by MTÜ Maakondlikud Arenduskeskused. Its work includes consultancy for start-ups and operating companies, entrepreneurship training, support for community and civil society initiatives, regional studies and analyses, and the Saaremaa Ettevõtlusakadeemia training series. The organisation is publicly funded through the state, local governments and projects.

Location

Kuressaare, Estonia

Founded

1993

Organisation type

Operating foundation

Legal form

SA

Legal name

SA Saare Arenduskeskus

VAT number

EE552200221

Focus areas

regional developmententrepreneurshipcivil societySaare Countyconsultancy

Languages

ETEN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Community developmentDemocracy & Civil societyEmployment & Skills

Works for

Communities

How they work

Direct servicesCapacity buildingAwareness & education

Programmes

Kohaliku Omaalgatuse Programm

Community development · Estonia

National support measure for local community initiatives, with spring calls administered in Saare County.

Eksperdi kaasamise programm

Employment & Skills

Programme for bringing expert support into local businesses and organisations.

Alustava ettevõtja baaskoolitus

Employment & Skills

Basic training course for people starting their own business.

Kodanikuühenduste tunnustamine

Democracy & Civil society

Annual recognition of active civil society organisations and community members in Saare County.

Countries of operation

Estonia

Funding & support

Funded by

Government funding

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Parim ettevõtluse arendaja

EAS2015

Industry memberships

MTÜ Maakondlikud Arenduskeskused

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