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Administrator Samantha Power’s Remarks to Press

We all know that ultimately, energy solutions for all countries will involve renewable energy that will help us protect the climate and stop the climate change that is causing a lot of damage to so many, for example, Serbian farmers, and American farmers as well. But in the meantime, as that transition occurs, these kinds of steps that USAID and the district heating leadership are working on together achieve many things at once. Yes, there is less energy that is consumed. That is incredibly important. That means less pollution in the air. But it also means tremendous cost savings for Serbian citizens.

Administrator Samantha Power speaks with Radio Television Serbia

Well, one of the first things I did – the first thing I did when I got off the plane here in Belgrade, my first time back, literally in decades was to go right to the school to lay flowers and try to pay my respects on my own behalf and on the behalf of President Biden, and behalf of the American people.

Administrator Samantha Power Holds a Press Conference in Belgrade, Serbia

What I pledged to the leadership here in Serbia, and to everyone I am meeting is that the United States and USAID will continue to support Serbia on the reform path in every way we can. As we work toward a future where the relationships across the region are not sources of tension, but rather sources of enrichment – growing markets, sharing cultures and supporting collective security. 

Administrator Samantha Power at an Innovation Hub in Belgrade

I think that this moment in Serbia's tech trajectory is one that should be even more broadly known around the world. And you can count on me being an ambassador for Serbia’s tech industry when I go back to the United States, when I travel to Silicon Valley, but also when I travel elsewhere around the world. More people should know that last year, Serbia's IT sector grew by a remarkable 45 percent. More people should know that the sector led Serbia's export earnings for the first time ever.

Administrator Samantha Power Holds a Press Availability in Belgrade, Serbia

Dobar dan! It is wonderful for me to be back here in Serbia. This is my first trip back to Serbia in close to three decades. I started my career as a war correspondent in this region, very dark and difficult days for people across this region.

Administrator Samantha Power to Visit Serbia and Kosovo to Reaffirm U.S. Commitment

This week, Administrator Samantha Power will travel to Serbia and Kosovo to underscore the continued and longstanding U.S. commitment to both countries.

Better Energy project

Better Energy is a five-year activity that works to improve energy efficiency and increase the use of renewable energy resources at the municipal level.

Constituencies for Judicial Reform project

Constituencies for Judicial Reform is a five-year activity that works to build citizen’s confidence in judicial institutions.

Economic Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities project

Economic Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities is a four-year activity that will empower persons with disabilities to gain equal access to employment.

Improving Public Procurement project

Improving Public Procurement is a five-year activity that will strengthen the management and oversight of the public procurement process.

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Putting Cranes Back to Work

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Putting Cranes Back to Work

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USAID’s technical assistance to the National Bank of Serbia (2003-2006) laid the foundation for a strong banking sector that is now healthy, solvent and enjoys the trust of its citizens.

Serving Up Multi-Lingual, Local Journalism in One Serbian Municipality

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Serving Up Multi-Lingual, Local Journalism in One Serbian Municipality

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Bujanovac is a small town in Southern Serbia with a multiethnic, multilingual population of approximately 40,000 Serb

Serbian Apple Producers Expand Fair Trade with the World

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Serbian Apple Producers Replace FREE Trade with Russia with FAIR Trade with Other Countries

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Serbia is among the largest apple producers in South-east Europe and still growing.

A Former USAID Recipient Pays It Forward

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A Former USAID Recipient Pays It Forward

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With just two initial employees, Miodrag Tomić opened a small food processing business in his home town of Knjaževac,

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