The use of IPARD funds, higher national subsidies and investments in the processing sector are creating ever better conditions for the development of the Serbian agriculture and food industry
The main objective for all of us should be to ensure that bank operations are sustainable in the long run, in order to avoid a repetition of past negative experiences. Thanks to the measures we undertook in past years, the domestic banking system is now stable and highly resilient against various macroeconomic shocks
Brexit, European Parliament elections and a new set-up of the European Commission, as well as the emergence of new players on the market and data protection issues will impact on the work of agencies in 2019, while local ones will also have domestic challenges to deal with
Serbia is today a country with regulated public finances, which has enabled it to launch and finance an ambitious new cycle of infrastructure works, to work on connecting Serbia with the region and the EU, and thus also strengthening the competitiveness of our economy. That’s a job that will continue in 2018.
For 15 years already, the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Serbia, in public and among its members, has promoted the key principles and values of social responsibility, while the National Award for Corporate Social Responsibility was first established in 2007
“We all need to be focused on answering the same question: how can we jointly ensure that the region benefits from these new digital opportunities” - Mariya Gabriel
A exclusive publication dedicated to the Western Balkans Digital Summit 2019, produced in cooperation with the Serbian Government Office for IT and eGovernment
If Serbia wants to secure its transition to a knowledge-based economy and catch up with Europe, improving the productivity and well-being of its citizens, the country must invest, among other things, in education. Ensuring a systematic approach to teachers' education, as well as developing and maintaining the current positive trend of enrolment in early childhood education and care, represent steps in that direction
Energy sector reforms, increasing the share of the renewable energy sources, and improving energy efficiency are key points in the Serbian Energy Sector Development Strategy in the next decade. The EU Directives pertaining to energy sector are already implemented in the Energy Law
I expect the inflow of foreign direct investments (FDI) to continue to grow this year and for it to total about 10% more than last year, which is a big and important result. We want FDI to help in accelerating balanced regional development, which has proven to be an excellent solution through several examples in the interior of Serbia
The establishment of industrial and free zones, as well as efficient management and sustainable development, are important prerequisites in the implementation of the development strategy for the Serbian economy, and are equally important both for local communities and the country as a whole
The Government of Serbia is launching a new cycle of investment in infrastructure in 2019 that's worth more than five billion euros. Investing in new road, rail, water and air transport projects will strengthen Serbia's position as a transport hub of the region, placing the construction sector as the bearer of the country's economic growth and development
“We believe in the power of feedback - clearly defined, formal indicators or informally received suggestions or guidelines, which top management listens to and respects the suggestions of employees”
Greening our economy is not a luxury; it is key to maintaining our competitiveness. Many European industries have already recognised the strong business case for improving resource productivity and are investing in green and sustainable solutions. Candidate countries must also be able to take on and effectively implement all the legislation of the EU, including in the area of the environment
I believe the new government will bring new energy and continue to implement reforms at an equally strong pace. My team and I will invest all the necessary energy, work and knowhow to connect Serbia with the region and the world. Another of our goals is for Serbia to enter the club of the world’s top 20 countries in terms of conditions for doing business
For the first ten months of 2016, the NHIA sent 544 insured individuals for treatment abroad, free in-vitro fertilisation was performed at as many as 16 health facilities, availability of drugs is at a satisfactory level, while patients' rights have been extended when it comes to rehabilitation
NALED is the first organisation to truly succeed in consolidating and synchronising the work of the private and public sectors and to ensure that its main objective is comprehensive and commonly accepted: to create a business-friendly environment that will provide a better life for all Serbia
The reform of the real estate cadastre, following the e-permit reform, is the next major reform for our construction sector and one of the most important reforms for improving the business environment in Serbia. A prerequisite for encouraging investment is a regulated real estate cadastre, in which all updated data on real estate and property ownership is kept, as well as estimates of the value of immovable property, and which should represent the basis for determining public revenues
The Institute for the Standardisation of Serbia (ISS) brings Serbian standards that are harmonised with international and European standards. The overall objective of ISS is to develop a national standardisation system that will enable it to successfully satisfy the needs of potential stakeholders in our country, as well as to create the conditions necessary to successfully integrate Serbia into the European Union
Warm, welcoming and lots of fun – everything you never heard about Serbia is true. Exuding a feisty mix of elan and inat (national traits of rebellious defiance), this country doesn’t do ‘mild’: Belgrade rivals Berlin as a party destination, the northern city of Novi Sad hosts the epic EXIT festival, and even its hospitality is emphatic – expect to be greeted with rakija (fruit brandy) and a hearty three-kiss welcome
Serbia, along with other countries of the Western Balkans, should take a firm commitment to reforming its entire transport system. Having new infrastructure without having a regulatory framework that enables safe, interoperable and efficient transport operations is like having a brand new car without tyres: it looks good, but it isn't going anywhere
