USAID Serbia and Montenegro
Local Economic growth (Serbia): Municipalities in USAID’s Municipal Economic Growth Activity attracted over 800m Euro in investments and created over 11,000 jobs in two years by becoming more business friendly; 270 new businesses opened; 26 Local Economic Development offices set up to actively attract investments. | Commercial Courts (Serbia) have become more efficient and transparent with Case Management Systems in all 16 courts and the High Commercial Court. Case backlogs cut drastically. | Compete Project (Serbia): Helping to bring Serbian companies back into world market – leading directly to $20.5m in 2008 exports. Helping to introduce International Industry standards that allow companies to compete in the global marketplace. Attracted major film productions and millions in investments. | Support to companies (Serbia) in vulnerable areas increased their competitiveness. 2008 sales at trade/shows fairs for assisted companies up 42%. | Economic systems (Serbia): Helped introduce: VAT; private pensions; investment funds; sound insurance industry, bankruptcy and enforcement and modern payment systems. | Opportunity Bank (Serbia) loans created 5,000+ new jobs and ensured 40,000+ existing jobs were kept. Only lender for vulnerable people who have little access to credit. | Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) (Serbia): Civil Society activities have brought together 14 major companies and an array of NGOs to establish culture of CSR. | Preparedness Planning (Serbia): USAID works with all levels of government to improve disaster risk reduction, trained 675 responders from 50 Municipalities on disaster management. | Civil Society Grants (Serbia): USAID assisted 160 Civil Society organizations with $5.2 million in 2.5yrs to better represent the needs of ordinary people & become more influential partners with businesses and government in the democratic process. | Media (Serbia): USAID media assistance has contributed to more independent, professional and financially viable media outlets and media associations. The regulatory environment now better supports the development of e-media; 2,000+ media professionals trained. | Court Reform (Serbia): U.S. assistance helped increase independence and the professional skills of judges, magistrates and prosecutors; provided legal assistance to victims of war crimes and human rights abuses. | Local governments (Serbia): Through work with a wide geographic spread of municipalities, local governments are now more responsive: 30+ Citizen Assistance Centers, E-government in 80+ Municipalities. | Youth (Serbia): Junior Achievement in 90 schools in 2009. USAID supports efforts of the Ministry of Youth/Sports to better prepare youth for post-graduation work opportunities. | Agribusiness (Serbia): Serbian companies assisted made $16.7m in registered sales in 2008. Recent trade shows expected to bring over $17m in contracts. |
Search
Search Tips
US Embassy, Belgrade US Embassy, Podgorica
USAID Film Part
USAID Serbia and Montenegro
NEWS AND EVENTS
Serbian film producers go to California to get Hollywood to come to Serbia
June 08, 2009 | Serbian film producers go to California to get Hollywood to come to Serbia
The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) Locations Trade Show has grown steadily over the years to become the premiere global marketplace more...
Fostering the next generation of agro-entrepreneurs
April 29, 2009 | Fostering the next generation of agro-entrepreneurs
Seven young and talented winners of USAID’s businesses plan competition have recently received grants totalling $100,000 to help them to bring their winning plans to fruition and to set their respective agribusinesses on strong footing for the future.  more...
Growing Safer in Serbia
April 17, 2009 | Growing Safer in Serbia
To protect the environment from improper pesticide use and to advise those that use traditional pesticides on alternative pest management methods, USAID’s Agribusiness Project, in collaboration with the Ministry of of Agriculture, has conducted training for 500 agricultural producers more...
Click here for previous News and Events articles
Republic of Serbia
Serbia Country Profile
Republic of Montenegro
Montenegro Country Profile