Articles In This Issue
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Crises Give Birth To New Solutions
Even though we have continuity of government, there’s no doubt that the set of measures the government will have to opt for will differ...
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Mike Michel, President Of The Foreign Investors Council And CEO Of Yettel
I Choose To Be An Optimist
The country needs strong economic growth through sustainable fiscal consolidation and the continued privatisation and corporatisation of public enterprises and the reform of public...
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Zorana Mihajlović Ph.D., Deputy Prime Minister And Minister Of Mining And Energy Of The Republic Of Serbia
We’ve Overcome Every Crisis Through Dedicated Work
When geopolitical conditions shift and the world economy is hit by serious tremors, countries that are much more developed and better regulated than Serbia...
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Siniša Mali, Minister Of Finance Of The Republic Of Serbia
I Don’t Expect A Recession
We mustn't lose what we've already achieved, and that's full employment and economic growth. Even though much of this doesn't depend on us, we...
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OTP Banka
Euromoney Proclaims OTP Banka Best In Serbia
Following May 2021’s successful completion of the region’s most complex integration process, OTP Banka Srbija succeeded in maintaining and fortifying its position as the...
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Jorgovanka Tabaković, Governor Of The National Bank Of Serbia
Safe Haven For The Economy And Citizenry
I’m extremely proud of the results we’ve achieved in preserving the exchange rate’s relative stability over the course of the last decade. That has...
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Liliana Lapadatoni, Marsh Adria CEO
Great Room For Growth
According to our estimates, the degree of mediation in the B2B segment in Serbia, i.e., the percentage of insurance that’s managed by brokers, is...
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Tomislav Momirović, Minister Of Construction, Transport And Infrastructure
Open Balkan Is Both Our Chance And Obligation
When it comes to the Government of Serbia, there is no capitulating on the implementing of infrastructure projects, as they represent the foundation of...
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Vladimir Spasić, Account Executive, Dell
Digitalisation Forms The Basis Of Market Progress
Digital transformation is today discussed at every company in Serbia, and many of them have seriously embarked on that transformative journey
As a driver of...
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LeitnerLeitner
The Pandemic Has Impacted Every Aspect Of Business
COVID-19 brought numerous changes to almost all areas of our lives. We spoke with experts from top tax advisory and auditing firm LeitnerLeitner about...
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Dragana Marković, Director Of The Tax Administration
We’re Continuing With Reform Processes
In the new reform cycle, our wish is to create a Tax Administration that’s integrated into the taxpayers’ natural and business environment and for...
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Nicola Pontara, World Bank Group Country Manager For Serbia
No Easy Tasks During Turbulent Times
It would be critical in the days ahead for the new Serbian government to maintain macroeconomic stability – i.e., to curb inflation and keep...
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Dušan Radičević, Al Dahra Serbia CEO
How Does One Become An Agriculture Leader?
With the arrival in Serbia of Al Dahra, which is known as a global leader in the agricultural industry, new standards were set for...
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Alessandro Bragonzi, Head Of European Investment Bank Regional Representation For The Western Balkans
Supporting A Green Balkans
A new dedicated branch, EIB Global, is helping us foster strong partnerships within the European Commission-led Team Europe structure and increase support for projects...
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Iosif Vangelatos, General Manager, INOS Balkan
Coping Responsibly With Crisis
Uncertainty is now the main characteristic of the business environment. Our response to the crisis is to create agile commercial policies, to identify and...
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Yulia Ustyugova, IMF Resident Representative For The Republic Of Serbia
Making Difficult Choices Must Be A Key Government Task
Limited policy space and more difficult access to financing means that policymakers will have to be very selective and targeted in their spending and...
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Matteo Colangeli, EBRD Director For The Western Balkans
The Crisis Will Take Its Toll
Mounting inflationary pressures are weighing in on the disposable income and input costs of businesses, while financing conditions are tightening as central banks around...
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Dejan Turk, Vice President Of The Foreign Investors Council (CEO Of A1 Srbija And A1 Slovenija)
Digital Transformation Remains Our Priority
A significant shift in the field of digitalisation has been achieved over the past five years. Yet there is still room for significant improvements,...
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Ana Govedarica, FIC Vice President And Spokesperson (Roche General Manager)
We’re Stronger Together
Foreign investments are an important lever of economic development that gain even greater importance under the conditions of the challenges to foreign policy and...
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Aleksandar Ljubić, FIC Executive Director
Digitalisation Is Our Imperative
Companies adjust their operations and business policies in almost real time, and the Foreign Investors Council, as their shared house, endeavours to respond to...
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Dragan Penezić, Co-president Of The FIC Anti-illicit Trade & Food Committee (British American Tobacco SEE d.o.o. Beograd)
Positive Results Are Clearly Visible
Despite the negative external factors, it is clearly visible that activities have continued around institutionally improving conditions for doing business in Serbia and advancing...
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Dragana Stikić, Co-president Of The FIC Anti-illicit Trade & Food Committee (Nestlé Adriatic S d.o.o.)
Harmonising With The European Acquis Crucial
The legislative framework in Serbia is being gradually harmonised with that of the EU in terms of food safety and quality, though the dynamics...
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Dušan Lalić, Co-president Of The FIC Financial Services Committee (Generali osiguranje Srbija a.d.o.)
We Need More Digital Solutions
It is essential for the state and the financial sector to work on creating a higher degree of trust in digitalisation. Alongside this, it...
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Danilo Mrvaljević, Co-president Of The FIC Financial Services Committee (Banca Intesa a.d. Belgrade)
Steps In The Right Direction
The National Bank of Serbia and the Government of the Republic of Serbia enabled activities on the capital market to unfold unhindered even under...
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Daniel Šušnjar, President Of The FIC Telecommunications & Digital Economy Committee (Yettel d.o.o.)
Administrative Barriers On The Road To Digitalisation
Regulatory framework incompatibility in the area of environmental protection prevents the installing of cellular base stations, thereby jeopardising the expansion of capacities and the...
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Milena Jakšić Papac, President Of The FIC Human Resources Committee (Karanović & Partners o.a.d.)
Regulations Should Track The Changing Nature Of Work
We eagerly await amendments to legal regulations that will recognise contemporary forms of labour and introduce greater certainty in the aspect of the rights...
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Mario Kijanović, President Of The FIC Infrastructure And Real Estate Committee (Bojovic Draskovic Popovic & Partners)
Improving Procedures Is The Foundation For Further Sector Growth
A new cycle of investments in construction projects for residential and business properties, warehousing and other commercial buildings could be initiated through the further...
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Marko Ćulafić, President Of The FIC Legal Committee (Karanovic & Partners)
Progress In Building The Legislative Framework
Although work is constantly being done in Serbia to harmonise the legislative framework with that of Europe, it is necessary for more uniform practice...
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Radomir Cerović, President Of The FIC Pharma Industry Committee (Roche d.o.o.)
We Must Keep Pace With Upcoming Innovations
The essence of digitalisation in healthcare is in creating possibilities to bring the quality of patient treatment to the fore and enabling doctors to...
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Dragan Drača, President Of The FIC Taxation Committee (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
No Progress Resolving Longstanding Tax Issues
Even though there was an absence of willingness for dialogue on the part of state bodies and the Task Force for the implementation of...
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Zafiris Lampadaridis, President Of The FIC Tourism & Hospitality Committee (Hyatt Regency Belgrade (BMP a.d.))
Tourism Development Must Be Accelerated
The establishment of the FIC Tourism & Hospitality Committee comes at a critical juncture for rethinking the governance of tourism and elevating tourism's visibility....
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Commemorating Two Decades Of The Work Of The Foreign Investors Council
We’re Continuing To Grow!
The Foreign Investors Council is one of the “oldest” business associations that focuses exclusively on the continued development of a predictable, competitive and sustainable...
Guide to Foreign Investors Council 2019/20
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
Munich to Rome by High-Speed Rail
A new high-speed rail connection between Munich and Rome is expected to launch by the end of 2026, as...
Students in Blockade received the “Award for Contribution of the Year to Europe“
Public debate “Youth and the EU” and the presentation of the “Award for Contribution of the Year to Europe” brought together representatives...
Spain Demands Airbnb Remove Nearly 66,000 Illegal Tourist Rental Listings
The General Directorate for Consumer Protection in Spain considers them "illegal" under the law regulating the advertising of this...
UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Turk Visits Belgrade
In a visit seen as a key moment for regional diplomacy and human rights engagement, UN High Commissioner for...
Rio Tinto’s Response to Claims Made by Academician Slobodan Vukosavić
Rio Tinto’s Response to Inaccurate Allegations Regarding the “Jadar” Project, Published in the Article Entitled “Irresponsible Mining Undermines Serbia-EU...