Belgrade, August 19, 2019 – Primary schools and students will be the main beneficiaries of the the National Day of Giving, which will be marked this year on October 9. All donations collected during this fundraising campaign will be used to purchase learning tools for children in more than 60 pimary schools in 30 municipalities throughout Serbia. Participating primary schools stand to receive new smartboards, laptop computers, projectors, and educational learning tools for young learning, including so-called “bee bot” robots.
Belgrade - On July 8, 2019, the United States Government and the Government of Serbia signed agreements under which the United States will provide $20.8 million in assistance to Serbia. These funds will be used to continue helping make Serbia's economy more competitive, strengthen the rule of law, bolster government operations, improve the environment for media, and to combat corruption.
Belgrade – On June 4, 2019, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Cooperation for Growth project organized a Business Forum on financial technologies and ways the various financial technology solutions could be adapted to strengthen greater access to finance for small businesses in Serbia.
BELGRADE - On May 20, 2019, the Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the „Really Important“ community card as part of the Framework for Giving Project. The community card is an innovative fundraising tool and customer loyalty card that will connect citizens, civil society, and local businesses to help their communities promote charitible giving and solidarity.
BELGRADE – On May 14, 2019, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Rule of Law Project, in cooperation with the Supreme Court of Cassation, the Ministry of Justice, and the Chamber of Public Enforcement Officers, organized a workshop to advance measures that will make enforcement of judgements more efficient and fair—particularly focusing how impending amendments to the Law on Enforcement and Security can contribute to this goal. Improvements in the rule of law are essential for Serbia to meet its European Union (EU) accession aspirations.
Belgrade - On Monday, May 13, 2019, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Assistant Administrator for Europe and Eurasia, Brock Bierman, and the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Branislav Nedimović signed an Agreement for Cooperation towards establishing a joint loan portfolio guarantee with commercial banks. By covering up to 60 percent of associated losses, the new guarantee will incentivize banks to provide up to $50 million in finance for small and medium sized enterprises in Serbia’s agricultural sector.
Niš - On Sunday, May 12, 2019, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Assistant Administrator for Europe and Eurasia, Brock Bierman, signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the mayors of Niš, Čačak and Pančevo for a new effort to help these cities’ District Heating Plants become more energy efficient.
Belgrade – On December 11, 2018, USAID’s Government Accountability Initiative (GAI) presented the results of the 2018 nationwide survey of Serbian citizens’ perceptions of efforts of all branches of government to combat corruption.
BELGRADE – On December 6, 2018, USAID’s Competitive Economy Project held a networking brunch and a panel discussion to mark the completion of the first cycle of the Premium Food Design Hub (PFDH) initiative, launched to kick-start innovation in Serbia’s food processing industry. Over the past eight months, four hubs - Impact Hub, Nova Iskra, Desing Taste Center and Business Innovation Programs - worked with 20 food producers to develop new, premium products targeting consumers in domestic and international markets.
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