Περιφέρεια Ηπείρου

What Περιφέρεια Ηπείρου does

Περιφέρεια Ηπείρου (Region of Epirus) is a second-tier regional government authority in northwestern Greece, operating under the supervision of the Greek Ministry of Interior. The Region administers four Regional Units (Perifereiakes Enotites) — Arta, Thesprotia, Ioannina, and Preveza — with its administrative capital in Ioannina, and serves the region's residents, local businesses, farmers, and 29 constituent municipalities. It delivers a broad mandate of public administration services including road and bridge infrastructure, agricultural and veterinary support, environmental monitoring, civil protection, public health oversight, student transportation, licensing and permits, social welfare, and the administration of European-funded development programs.

The Region's primary digital platform is its official portal (php.gov.gr), which centralizes administrative decisions, press releases, public procurement notices, and EU-funded program information. Supporting platforms include the Diavgeia transparency portal (Πρόγραμμα "Διαύγεια"), an open data portal (Ανοιχτά Δεδομένα), the GEODORY (ΓΕΩΔΟΡΥ) geographic data infrastructure, the Epirusforallseasons tourism guide, and the Research & Innovation Office (Γραφείο Έρευνας & Καινοτομίας). Specialized operational units include the Epirus Film Office supporting audiovisual production, the Independent Civil Protection Directorate (Αυτοτελής Διεύθυνση Πολιτικής Προστασίας), the Regional Ombudsman, and the Regional Council. The entity is GDPR-compliant under Greek Law 2472/1997 and EU data protection directives. There is no evidence of AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology stack, or commercial SaaS product; the digital infrastructure is standard government web content and transparency tooling.

As a public administration entity, the Region is funded through Greek state budget allocations, EU structural programs (ESPA 2014-2020 and ESPA 2021-2027), and regional taxation, and does not charge citizens directly for services. It manages multi-year cross-border cooperation programs including INTERREG V-A Greece-Italy 2014-2020 (notably the CIAK project with a budget of approximately 900,000 euros for audiovisual development), the European LIFE programme for environmental objectives, and the AETHER cooperation project. It is implementing a new Regional Development Program (Περιφερειακό Πρόγραμμα Ανάπτυξης, ΠΠΑ) 2026-2030. Affiliated entities include the Regional Development Fund of Epirus and Anaptyxiaki Epirus S.A., the regional development company. Leadership consists of elected and appointed officials: the Regional Governor (Περιφερειάρχης) Alexandros Kahrimanis (Αλέξανδρος Καχριμάνης), a Deputy Regional Governor, an Executive Secretary, four Vice-Regional Governors for each Regional Unit, and multiple Thematic Vice-Regional Governors.

Name

Περιφέρεια Ηπείρου

Legal name

Περιφέρεια Ηπείρου

Website

https://php.gov.gr

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Περιφέρεια Ηπείρου (Region of Epirus) is a Greek regional government authority administering four Regional Units in northwestern Greece. It delivers public services including infrastructure, agriculture, civil protection, and EU-funded development programs to citizens, businesses, and municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Public Administration

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Public Administration (92), Other General Government Support (92119)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAA

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Regional public administration
• Public infrastructure services
• EU structural funds management
• Agricultural support programs
• Civil protection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ioannina

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Περιφέρεια Ηπείρου is the regional government authority of northwestern Greece, providing statutory public administration services across four Regional Units (Arta, Thesprotia, Ioannina, Preveza). It delivers regional infrastructure management, agricultural and veterinary services, environmental monitoring, civil protection, public health oversight, licensing and permits, social welfare coordination, educational support, and administration of EU-funded development programs (ESPA, INTERREG, LIFE, AETHER). Services are delivered through central and regional offices in Ioannina, Arta, Igoumenitsa, and Preveza, supported by the php.gov.gr digital portal and the Diavgeia transparency platform.

Product overview

Περιφέρεια Ηπείρου operates as the official government portal for the Epirus region in northwestern Greece. The website serves as the primary digital platform providing citizens with access to regional administrative services, official decisions and resolutions, public information, news and announcements, EU-funded programs (ESPA 2014-2020, ESPA 2021-2027, Interreg Greece-Italy), tourist promotion, agricultural and veterinary information, civil protection services, and sectoral committees. The site acts as a unified government information and services hub rather than a commercial product with separate modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Official Website Portal (php.gov.gr) The primary digital platform of the Region of Epirus providing comprehensive access to regional administration, official decisions, press releases, public information, EU-funded programs, and administrative communications for citizens, businesses, and municipalities of northwestern Greece.
• Public Licensing and Permits Services (Αδειοδοτήσεις) Regional licensing and permit issuance services for businesses, traders, and regulated economic activities, including agricultural pharmacy outlets, popular markets (laiki agorai), itinerant trade (planodio emporio), and medium combustion plant registrations within the four Regional Units of Epirus.
• ESPA Regional Programs Administration (2014-2020 and 2021-2027) Management and administration of EU structural fund programs (ESPA 2014-2020, ESPA 2021-2027, Regional Development Programme ΠΠΑ 2026-2030), including call for proposals (προσκλήσεις), funding disbursement, and project oversight for regional development beneficiaries.
• New Farmers Installation Program (Υπομέτρο 6.1) Agricultural support sub-measure providing installation assistance, training, and funding for new farmers establishing operations in the Epirus region, supporting rural development and generational renewal in agriculture.
• Epirus Film Office A dedicated audiovisual industry support office providing location scouting, production facilitation, film festival organization, and audiovisual sector development services for film and media productions across Epirus.
• Open Data Portal (Ανοιχτά Δεδομένα) Public sector open data publishing infrastructure providing access to regional datasets, supporting transparency, research, and third-party application development in the Epirus region.
• Regional Tourism Promotion (Touristiki Provoli Ipeirou) Regional tourism promotion service showcasing Epirus as a year-round tourist destination, including partnerships with the Epirusforallseasons tourism guide and Gastronomy Epirus culinary tourism platform.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• INTERREG V-A Greece-Italy 2014-2020coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Region participates in the CIAK project (Common Initiatives to AcKnowledge and valorize tourism potential of the programme area through cinema), funded by INTERREG V-A Greece-Italy 2014-2020, with a budget of approximately 900,000 euros. The project promotes audiovisual sector development including Film Offices, film festivals, screenwriting workshops, and short film production across Apulia (Italy) and Greek regions including Epirus.
• EpirusforallseasonsminorOthersThe official Epirus tourism guide platform, linked from the Region's website, promotes Epirus as a year-round tourist destination.
• ESPA (National Strategic Reference Framework) — Managing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Region manages ESPA (ΕΣΠΑ) programs 2014-2020 and 2021-2027, along with the Regional Development Program (Περιφερειακό Πρόγραμμα Ανάπτυξης-ΠΠΑ) 2026-2030, channeling EU structural funds into regional development projects.
• LIFE ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Region participates in European LIFE programme projects for environmental and climate objectives.
• AETHER ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean cooperation project in which the Region of Epirus participates.
• GEODORY (ΓΕΩΔΟΡΥ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeographic data infrastructure program managed by the Region.
• Περιφερειακό Ταμείο Ανάπτυξης Ηπείρου (Regional Development Fund of Epirus)coreOthersA dedicated financial entity supporting regional development projects and programs.
• ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΑΚΗ ΗΠΕΙΡΟΥ Α.Ε. (Anaptyxiaki Epirus S.A.)coreOthersThe regional development company of Epirus, linked as a partner organization supporting economic development initiatives.
• Gastronomy Epirus (gastronomyepirus.gr)minorOthersGastronomy promotion platform for Epirus, featured as a partner link on the Region's website.
• Ε.Ο.Ε.Σ. Proximity GECT (European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border territorial cooperation grouping in which the Region participates.
• Epirus Film OfficeminorOthersA dedicated office within the Region supporting audiovisual productions in Epirus, providing location scouting, production facilitation, and film festival organization.
• Αθηναϊκό Πρακτορείο Ειδήσεων - Μακεδονικό Πρακτορείο Ειδήσεων (ANA-MPA)minorOthersThe national Greek news agency, linked as a media partner on the Region's website.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Region of Central Macedonia: Greek Perifereia (regional government authority) established under the same Kallikratis reform, administering decentralised public services across multiple regional units in northern Greece with comparable ESPA program management scope.
• Region of Attica: Largest Greek Perifereia by population and budget, operating under the same Kallikratis framework with the same functional scope (transport, environment, health, civil protection) but at a much larger scale.
• Region of Western Greece: Adjacent Greek Perifereia with comparable multi-sector service mandate, EU structural fund management, and university/research presence — a structurally similar regional authority operating in western Greece.
• Region of Crete: Largest island Perifereia with comparable multi-unit administrative structure, ESPA program management, and a heavy emphasis on tourism and regional development — the most operationally similar regional government in scale.
• Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace: Greek Perifereia with strong cross-border cooperation profile (Bulgaria, Turkey) and rural-development emphasis — comparable to Epirus in governance structure and reliance on EU structural funds.
• Region of Peloponnese: Greek Perifereia administering multiple regional units with comparable agriculture, environment, and infrastructure portfolios under the same decentralised governance framework.
• Region of Thessaly: Greek Perifereia with a similar mix of regional units, ESPA management responsibilities, and rural/agricultural service portfolio — a near-substitute comparator for Epirus in size and functional scope.
• Region of Ionian Islands: Geographically adjacent Greek Perifereia with strong tourism orientation, comparable ESPA management structure, and similar scale of regional units — natural peer for Epirus on a like-for-like basis.
• Region of Western Macedonia: Greek Perifereia with comparable rural/agricultural base, environmental program emphasis, and a strong EU-funded project pipeline under the same decentralised governance model.

Others

• Assembly of European Regions (AER): Pan-European network of regional authorities that the Region of Epirus engages with as an institutional peer and policy forum — relevant as an ecosystem-level comparator for cross-border cooperation strategy rather than as a service-delivery peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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