Articles In This Issue
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Ana Brnabić, Prime Minister Of The Republic Of Serbia
We Want A More Successful, Efficient And Wealthier Serbia
This government is continuing to build on the foundations set by its predecessor and opening new doors for economic growth through the digitisation process....
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Yana Mikhailova, President of FIC And Regional Director of Nestlé Adriatic
Faithful To Its Principles And Mission
Since its establishment in 2002, the Foreign Investors Council has remained faithful to its principles - transparency, equality and predictability. Today, as in the...
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Zorana Mihajlović, Deputy Prime Minister And Minister For Construction, Transport And Infrastructure
We’ve Made Major Steps In Building Infrastructure
We have shown that we are ready to tackle the most challenging issues such as the reform of public enterprises, building roads and improving...
Business News
15th Anniversary Of The Foreign Investors Council
Foreign Investors Council in Serbia marks 15 Years of successful operations
The Foreign Investors Council (FIC) celebrated 15 years of operating in Serbia with...
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Goran Knežević, Economy Minister Of The Republic Of Serbia
We’ll Continue Along The Road Of Reform
The Government of Serbia and the Ministry of Economy will continue to work on improving the business environment and the climate for doing business,...
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Ingeborg Øfsthus, Vice President Of FIC And Telenor Srbija CEO
A Unity Is Our Strength
The FIC’s biggest strength is in the promotion of views and suggestions that are the unified voice of more than 100 entities, whose operations...
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Dimitrije Knjeginjić, Vice President Of FIC And Lafarge Serbia CEO
We Expect The Government To Continue Reforms
The FIC expects the new Government to accelerate important structural reforms, particularly the privatisation and corporatisation of public enterprises, ensure the better implementation of...
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Genoveva Ruiz Calavera, Director For WB At DG NEAR
We Want To See Serbia In The EU
My priority is to provide all our help, advice and support to Serbia on its path towards European Union membership. The European Commission is...
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Ana Firtel, Executive Director Of The Foreign Investors Council
We’ve Preserved Unity And Independence
The two most important lessons we’ve learned from 15 years of successful activities are that we have preserved our unity and independence by insisting...
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Nenad Miščević, Commercial Director At Pepsico Western Balkans
People – The Most Valuable Investment
I believe that the quality of the workforce, good local suppliers, as well as the existing infrastructure, but also even attractive local companies or brands, represent additional reasons for Serbia to be recognised as an attractive investment destination.
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Ernst Bode, Executive Director, Messer Tehnogas AD
Serbia Has Yet To Realise Its Potential
Serbia has enormous growth potential, but many obstacles have yet to be removed. Reasonable legislation, a trim and efficient public administration and a professional,...
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Daniel Berg, EBRD Director for Serbia
Serbia Must Address “Transition Gaps”
EBRD activities in Serbia continue to be focused on improving the governance of stateowned and private companies, supporting investments that help increase innovation and...
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Thomas Lubeck, IFC
We Support The Government In Key Reforms
The IFC is actively engaged in helping Serbia improve its business and investment climate, the insolvency framework and debt resolution, and to attract private...
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Sebastian Sosa, IMF Resident Representative For Serbia
Hard Won Results Should Be Carefully Defended
It is crucial that the structural reform agenda is fully and expeditiously carried out, to transform Serbia into a modern, private-sector led economy with...
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Branislav Savić, Plant Manager, Ball Packaging Europe
Ball Continues Investing In Serbia
A greenfield investment in Serbia may have seemed unreasonable at the time when Ball Packaging Europe launched its operations here, but each year it...
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Marijana Vasilescu, President Of The Executive Board Of Sberbank Srbija
Results Confirm Business Model’s Quality
The exceptional operational results achieved by Sberbank in the first half of this year, as well as in the previous period, confirm that the...
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Jelena Galić, CEO at AIK Bank
We Want To Be Among The Region’s Key Players
The strategic goal of AIK Bank over the next few years is to become one of the leading banks on the domestic market and...
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Vladislav Lalić, Regional Director For Development, IKEA Southeast Europe (Croatia, Romania, Serbia And Slovenia)
Belgrade – Regional Business Centre
Belgrade is ideally positioned to enable easy mobility for our colleagues who have regional responsibilities.
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Vlatko Sekulović, Sekulović Law Office
Better Applying Of Law Required
A better credit rating of the surrounding countries and the delay in joining the World Trade Organisation represent obstacles to a more dynamic inflow...
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Goran Pekez, President of FIC Anti-Illicit Trade Committee (JT International a.d. Senta)
Joint Engagements Lead To Even Better Results
Remarkable results have been achieved in combatting the grey economy. However, in order for this process to be addressed comprehensively, it is necessary to fully implement the Law on Inspection Oversight, harmonise sectoral laws with the umbrella law and ensure good inter-agency cooperation
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Igor Semenychev, General Manager of LUKOIL SERBIA ad, Head of The Balkan Regional LUKOIL Organisation
We Are Committed To The Serbian Market
Since its arrival on the Serbian market in 2003, LUKOIL has invested 343 million dollars. Our strategy centres around establishing an efficient retail network and strengthening our presence on the Serbian market
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Milica Stefanović, President of the FIC Food & Agriculture Committee (The Coca-Cola Company-Barlan S&M d.o.o.)
Significant Progress Achieved
Major breakthroughs have been made in the previous period on complex issues, such as amending the Law on Inspection Oversight and understanding the need for amendments to the Food Safety Act
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Jasmina Vignjević, President of the FIC Digital and E-Commerce Committee (Telenor)
New Technologies Will Create New Business Models In Serbia
The extent to which Serbia will be a place where innovations and innovative business models develop depends greatly on an adequate legal framework
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Partner for Growth, Contribution of Foreign Investors to Serbia's Economic Development
Foreign Investors Council 2018/2019
Partner For Growth - Contribution Of Foreign Investors To Serbia's Economic Development
Foreign Investors Council 2017
First 15 Years Promoting Sustainable Business Environment
Foreign Investors Council in Serbia 2016/17
Foreign Investors Council annual publication prepared in collaboration with the CorD publisher AIM for the 10th consecutive year
Foreign Investors Council: Reality Check Conference 2015
Reality Check Conference, May 7, 2015, Hyatt Regency Belgrade - Open Discussion between foreign investors and the Authorities -
Foreign Investors Council in Serbia 2014/15
Guide to Foreign Investors Council in Serbia 2014/15
EPS, Telekom, and NIS Lead Serbia’s Economy in 2023
Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) emerged as Serbia's most successful economic entity in 2023, achieving the highest profitability, revenues, and financial...
Mitarh Studio Unveils Visuals for Belgrade Aquarium
Architectural studio "Mitarh" has revealed visualizations for the planned Belgrade Aquarium, set to be built on the site of...
Giaufret and Konrad Visit Serbia’s First EPS Wind Farm
European Union and German ambassadors, Emanuele Giaufret and Anke Konrad, visited the construction site of the Kostolac wind farm alongside...
EIB Appoints Damien Sorrell as New Head of Regional Hub for the Western Balkans
The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has appointed Damien Sorrell as the new Head of the Regional Hub for...
Kovačica Naive Art Added to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Kovačica naive art, an element of Serbia's intangible cultural heritage, has been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of...