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The Japan International Cooperation Agency

Hideya Kobayashi, Chief Representative, Balkan Office, JICA

We Want to Contribute to Serbian Society

13th December 2018

As of 2019, JICA will launch a new programme in which Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, young and energetic Japanese youngsters, will work with Serbian people in the local community on rural development, disaster prevention and support for people living with disabilities. I would take this opportunity to ask the Serbian people to provide a warm welcome for these young people

Japanese Competition Policy Enforcement Experiences

12th June 2018

Embassy of Japan in cooperation with Japan Free Trade Commission (JFTC), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Commission for Protection of Competition organised...

JBAS General Assembly Held

21st May 2018

The third Japanese Business Alliance (JBAS) regular General Assembly session was held at the premises of the Development Agency of Serbia (RAS).

Kobayashi Hideya, Resident Representative, JICA Balkan Office:

SMEs – Essential For The Serbian Economy

20th December 2017

The Development Agency of Serbia (RAS) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) recently announced the continuation of their joint project to advise and support the operations of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Serbia

February 2019 issue

February 2019, no 172 issue

CorD 1st February 2019

UNDP : Communications sector

Anders Samuelsen, Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs

EU Accession Cannot Be Rushed

Interviews 1st February 2019

Serbia has achieved substantial progress, but the implementation of real reforms is crucial. A credible market economy, rule of law and an empowered civil society with free media and secured fundamental rights are important elements for any country preparing for EU membership. I would also mention Serbia’s ability to fight corruption and organised crime as being of particular importance – Anders Samuelsen

H.E. Tomáš Kuchta, Ambassador of Czech Republic

Fear of Populism Ahead of EU Elections

Interviews 1st February 2019

Many EU member states must actually solve serious internal problems, and that creates space for different political options to also present themselves with some “simple” or, if you like, populist solutions to EU agendas - Tomaš Kuchta

Comment By Boško Jakšić

Kosovo, between Camp David and the Kremlin

Comment 1st February 2019

Whether or not Serbia will free itself in 2019 of the shackles of the Kosovo problem - the alpha and omega of its foreign and domestic policies - depends largely on the diplomatic capabilities of its president

Gordana Popović, Panel Coordinator, ERC, EC

Serbian Researchers Should Be More Visible

Feature 1st February 2019

The European Research Council funds excellent scientists and their most creative ideas, supports cutting-edge research in all fields and helps Europe to attract and retain the best researchers of any nationality. Despite their potential, there still aren’t many Serbian researchers applying to this exciting programme

Focus

Intellectual Emigration: Brain Drain

Focus 1st February 2019

As part of the strategy for Serbia’s development and the country’s chance on the international scene, the number one priority and potential that is often mentioned is a knowledge-based economy, highly skilled people and new technologies

Davos 2019

Calls for Global Cooperation

World News 1st February 2019

World leaders in favor of international cooperation and free trade struck back against the wave of populist nationalism that has featured more prominently than usual at the latest gathering of elites in Davos, Switzerland

Olivera Zulović, Affluent Clients Manager, Societe Generale Bank