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1.8 Billion Euros In 18 Years Of German-Serbian Development Cooperation
The premiere of the “Turning 18” theatre play and the “Actions Matter” exhibition in the City Hall of Belgrade ceremonially marked 18 years of...
David Lahl, Project Leader, Public Finance Reform
Sound Finances Key To SDG Implementation
The objective of the German Development Cooperation is to support the Serbian government in its efforts to improve good financial governance in the context of the 2030 Agenda. Adequate capacities to plan and execute budgets, as well as transparency, accountability and participation in budget processes, are crucial to the efficient implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals
Exhibition “Sustainable Development Objectives – Agenda 2030”
The exhibition aims at accentuating and clarifying the significance of the Agenda 2030 and is organised by the Government of Serbia and the German Development Cooperation implemented by the GIZ, within the project “Public Finance Reform – Financing the Agenda 2030”. Read more
Exhibition “Sustainable Development Objectives – Agenda 2030” Opened
Exhibition illustration "Objectives of sustainable development - Agenda 2030" was opened in Aleja Heroja at the Kalemegdan fortress. The drawings of the renowned illustrator...
German Companies Interested In Serbian Organic, Frozen Fruit
During a five-day visit to Serbia, six German companies interested in buying organic products showed great interest in cooperation through the purchase of home-grown organic, frozen raspberries, blackberries and strawberries.
GIZ: 15 Years Of Public Finance Reform
On the 15th anniversary of the German Development Cooperation Project "Public Finance Reform in Serbia", which is being implemented in cooperation with the Serbian...
Grey Economy Reduced In The Formal Sector
The volume of the grey economy was reduced among registered businesses during the past five years, falling from 21.2 to 15.4% of the GDP....
Heinz-Dieter Harbers, Coordinator Of The GIZ Sector Programme “Sustainable Economic Development And Employment” In Serbia:
Hein Joint Efforts Yield Successful Implementation
I am very happy to see that industry and education build trust once they know that the government stands behind the dual education process. In the next step, it is important to further develop the main pillars of employment promotion: education and the economy, as well as employment facilitation services
New Way Of Protecting Seasonal WorkersFighting The GreyEconomy In Agriculture
The law on simplifying employment relations for seasonal work will ensure security and full protection for agricultural workers' rights, pensions and insurance for injuries at work
Anne-Kathrin Wirtz, Strengthening Municipal Land Management In Serbia Project Leader, GIZ:
GIZ Project For More Efficient Agricultural Production
Seven pilot municipalities in Southeast Serbia have reorganised more than 5,000 hectares during the project implemented by GIZ
H.E. Axel Dittmann, German Ambassador To Serbia:
Better Education For A More Resilient Society
Dual education can be a major contributor to sustainable economic growth. The key prerequisite for it to work well is a functioning legal framework, which gives companies the security they need to work in Serbia and invest in their workers. Germany will continue to support Serbia in its economic and legal reform efforts and on its path towards the EU
Investment Potential Of The Cities And Municipalities Of SE In One...
Investment potential of the cities and municipalities of Southeast Europe available in one place as of next year
Advantage Austria And GIZ Sign Memorandum
Cooperation between two organisations regarding the dual education in Serbia
Christophe Di Marco, Fund Manager at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH:
BFC SEE Municipalities Top Investment Destinations
The certification of municipalities is the first regional project that encourages competition among municipalities for new investment and sets new standards
Martin Knapp, Director Of The German-Serbian Chamber Of Commerce:
A Better Business Climate Brings More Investors
At the moment, German companies see Serbia primarily as a procurement market and as an interesting location for investment. This happens certainly because of the improvement of the investment climate, but also due to various international factors
Comment:
We Can Do It Even Better
It seems that German-Serbian political and economic relations are stable and constantly progressing. However, it is a concerning fact that German companies that operate here constantly repeat the same criticisms: an insufficiently decisive fight against corruption and crime, the inefficiency of public administration and legal uncertainty
German-Serbian Bilateral Relationship:
Supporting Political And Economic Reforms
A key element of German and European policy towards Serbia is providing support for political and economic reform. The aims are to further advance the process of democratic change and promote the rule of law in Serbia as well as making progress in the country’s European Union (EU) accession process