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As well as witnessing the commencement of EU accession negotiations, 2016 will also bring the adoption of several new laws in Serbia in order to facilitate long-awaited, thorough and deep-rooted economic reform

The Serbian government has already warned that this year will be a difficult one, due to this reform, adding that this is a price that will have to be paid by the whole of society in order for it to progress.

Similar warnings were announced at the beginning of last year, while business conditions this year are far more challenging due to the parliamentary and local elections, the migrant crisis, an unstable European and global economy, terrorism and undefined international politics.

In this issue of the CorD, we have asked some of our most distinguished business leaders to comment on the operations of their companies in such complex conditions.

Gordana Brasic
GORDANA BRAŠIĆ, PRESIDENT AND HR DIRECTOR AT HENKEL SERBIA

Topic: Sustainable Business in the Existing Business Environment and Measures for Greater Efficiency

Leadership Based on Sustainable Development

Thanks to its commitment to sustainable development, the Henkel Company has achieved excellent results and maintained its leadership position successfully for many years. “To Achieve More with Less” is the idea at the core of Henkel’s sustainability strategy, which the company uses as a guideline for all its business processes and activities.


Jasmina Knezevic
JASMINA KNEŽEVIĆ, FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF BEL MEDIC

Topic: The most rational solution in terms of regulating private practices to the benefit of health workers, the state and patients

Health Insurance Reform Needed

Private medical practice is a very young sector. Until 1989, the laws of the former Yugoslavia did not allow private practice. Now, years later, there are around 1,500 private healthcare facilities (general hospitals, specialised hospitals, community health centres and polyclinics).


Jelena Pavlovic
JELENA PAVLOVIĆ, MANAGING DIRECTOR AT PHILIP MORRIS SEE

Topic: Export and production growth lead to the expansion of production and the creation of new jobs in Serbia

Record Export and Production, 200 New Workers Hired

Expanding production and focusing on export remain among Philip Morris’s strategic priorities, we more than doubled our export last year, while our export has increased fifteen-fold compared to five years ago. Back in 2010, we exported to just three countries, while by year’s end 2015 the products produced at our Niš factory were sold in over 60 countries. 


Nikola Vujacic
NIKOLA VUJAČIĆ, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF VICTORIA GROUP

Topic: Agribusiness as an engine of regional development, and opportunities for Serbia to become a hub

Via Education and Efficiency to Greater Profit Margins

Agriculture and the food industry are among the key sectors for the development of the economies of Serbia and the region, as well as being sectors that can make us competitive on the global market. Serbia truly has sufficient abilities to become a regional leader, considering its huge agricultural potential. 


Dimitrije Knjeginjic
DIMITRIJE KNEGINJIĆ, CEO LAFARGE SRBIJA

Topic: Priorities and goals of the new Lafarge Holcim Group

Transforming Commercial and Market Approach

Lafarge Serbia is part of the Lafarge- Holcim Group, which was established in July 2015 following a merger between Lafarge and Holcim, the two leading building materials companies.

Are We On The Verge Of A New Approach To European Integration

Unexpected Gifts Of War

It appears as though the new approach to the European integration process, which resulted in the expediting of the EU membership candidate status of...

Serbia – Kosovo Conflict

Eternal Repetition Or Historical Chance?

Elevated tones in Kosovo and the consolidating of diplomatic initiatives are once again leading us into seemingly very lively dialogue over this conflict that...

Considering The Complex Global Situation, What Provides Us With Reason For Optimism As We Enter 2023?

Peace, Dialogue And Cooperation

The world belongs to optimists, pessimists are only spectators ~ Francois Guizot In a year when it appeared as though one crisis – the one...

How Could The U.S. Midterms Impact Foreign Policy?

No Storm On The Horizon

Following the unexpected retaining of the balance of power between the Democrats and Republicans after the midterm elections marking the halfway point in the...

55th International Car Show Opened

The International Car Show, 55th in a row, opened in Belgrade and has gathered 250 exhibitors who will present...

Serbia Is Spain’s Main Foreign Trade Partner In The Western Balkans

Serbia is the main foreign trade partner of Spain in the Western Balkans and is responsible for more than...

Đukanović And Milatović In The Second Round Of Presidential Elections In Montenegro

According to preliminary data from the Montenegrin Monitoring Center (CeMI), based on 95.5 per cent of the processed sample,...

In 2022 Norway Earned Five Times More From The Sale Of Oil And Gas

In 2022, Norway earned five times more from the sale of oil and gas compared to previous years, thanks...

Dragan Džajić The New President Of The Football Association Of Serbia

Dragan Džajić, one of the best football players from this area of ​​all time, was elected unanimously, with 78...

55th International Car Show Opened

The International Car Show, 55th in a row, opened in Belgrade and has gathered 250 exhibitors who will present...

Serbia Is Spain’s Main Foreign Trade Partner In The Western Balkans

Serbia is the main foreign trade partner of Spain in the Western Balkans and is responsible for more than...

Đukanović And Milatović In The Second Round Of Presidential Elections In Montenegro

According to preliminary data from the Montenegrin Monitoring Center (CeMI), based on 95.5 per cent of the processed sample,...

In 2022 Norway Earned Five Times More From The Sale Of Oil And Gas

In 2022, Norway earned five times more from the sale of oil and gas compared to previous years, thanks...

Dragan Džajić The New President Of The Football Association Of Serbia

Dragan Džajić, one of the best football players from this area of ​​all time, was elected unanimously, with 78...