Eurostat’s IPA 2022 Multi-beneficiary Statistical Cooperation Programme
The overall objective is to prepare the statistical authorities in the partner countries for future EU membership by aligning their present methodologies and practice with the statistical acquis and to integrate them into the European Statistical System.The action will directly contribute to the increased production of acquis-compliant statistical data in the partner countries. The specific objectives of this contract include:
– Upgrade and strengthen the statistical systems in the partner countries.
– Improve the availability, reliability, timeliness, quality and comparability of statistical data in the partner countries, essential for developing, implementing and monitoring of European policies (such as the Western Balkans Strategy, the Economic & Investment Plan for the Western Balkans, policy dialogues with Türkiye) and for the preparation of the partner countries for future EU membership.
– Support the efforts in ensuring the professional independence of the NSIs and strengthen the governance role of NSIs as coordinators of the official statistical system, increasing the trust and confidence in official statistics by users. Improve the efficiency of the NSSs using modern and cost-effective methods for statistical production (as the use of administrative registers and other (new) data sources)
Sector: STATISICAL ACQUIS, EU INTEGRATION
Country: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Türkiye
Project Value: €6.980.750,00
Donor: Eurostat – IPA
Period: 01/2024-01/2028
IPA 2020 TA – Strengthening of the human resources of the centers for social work
The overall objective of the project is to ensure access to reliable, Social Services for all citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Specific Objective of this project is as follows: strengthening the local service delivery capacities (municipal services, centres for social work) increasing their effectiveness and efficiency through better design and planning of both economic and social strategies and action plans, are indirectly increasing opportunities for employment, or improving access to public services, with focus on the most vulnerable categories of the population in target localities.
Sector: SOCIAL SERVICES, ECONOMIC STRATEGY, EMPLOYMENT, LABOUR, VULNERABLE GROUPS
Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Project Value: €898.800,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 05/2024-5/2027
Policy and Legal Advice Centre (PLAC III)
The overall objective of the project is as follows: Serbian administration effectively conducts accession negotiations and successfully manages overall EU integration and pre-accession assistance geared towards EU membership.
To achieve a high level of effective alignment of national legislation with the Union acquis and its implementation.
Results to be achieved:
Result 1 – Enhanced compatibility of national legislation with EU legislation and its effective implementation.
Result 2 – Enhanced capacities of relevant national structures for successful carrying out of accession negotiations.
Sector: LAW & REGULATION, ANTICORRUPTION, FRAMEWORK, EU INTEGRATION
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €5.423.220,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 01/2019 – 04/2024
Support to Public Administration Reform Visibility and Communication
The overall objective of the assignment is to contribute to the Public Administration Reform of the Government of Serbia through implementation of the Sector Reform Contract, of which this contract is a part of, through strengthening national capacities to communicate the need for and the benefits of public administration reform. The main beneficiaries are the Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self Government (MPALSG), the Ministry of Finance, the Public Policy Secretariat and the Open Government Working Group.
The purpose of this contract is to support the Government of Serbia in pursuing visibility and communication actions related to the overall PAR and PFM reform agendas in general, and the Sector Reform Contract intervention in particular.
Sector: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM, PR & COMMUNICATION
Country: Serbia Project
Value: €4.289.129,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 08/2018 – 01/2024
Legal aid, assistance and dissemination of information necessary for ensuring the protection and exercising of rights of internally displaced people (IDPs), refugees and returnees
The overall objective of the assignment is protection and exercise of human and property rights of refugees, IDPs and returnees under the readmission agreement.
The purpose of this contract is access to legal aid, assistance and dissemination of information necessary for ensuring the protection and exercising of rights of IDPs, refugees from the wars of the 1990s and returnees under Readmission Agreements improved.
Sector: HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & REGULATION, SOCIAL PROTECTION, RULE OF LAW
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €4.921.000,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 11/2018 – 12/2023
Revitalisation of the Tourism Sector in Adiyaman
The overall objective of the project of which this contract will be to contribute to the social and economic development of Adiyaman.
The purpose of this contract is to improve competitiveness of the tourism sector in Adiyaman.
The main target groups are local SMEs in tourism value chain (referred shortly as tourism SMEs).
Sector: REGIONAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMY & FINANCE, SMEs
Country: Turkey Project
Value: € 1.405.010,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 02/2021 – 02/2023
Improving Capacities of the Prison Administration in the area of Alternative Sanctions, Post Penal care and Penal healthcare in Serbia
The overall objective of the Project of which this contract will be a part is as follows: to improve the capacities of the Prison Administration in the area of Alternative Sanctions, Post Penal care and Penal healthcare in Serbia.
The purpose of this contract will be to enhance the capacities of the Serbian prison administration in the use of alternative sanctions, penal healthcare and post penal care. This project aims at improving capacities of the prison administration supporting further development of Alternative sanction system based on recommendations from the final report of the IPA 2010 SAS Project, and post-penal care. The project will also contribute to the establishment of an efficient healthcare system for inmates.
Sector: LAW & REGULATION, ANTICORRUPTION, FRAMEWORK, EU INTEGRATION
Country: Serbia
Project Value: € 1.440.000,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 09/2019 – 05/2022
Supervision services for Handing-over and Defect Liability Period of Subotica Regional Waste Management Center
The purpose of the project was supervision of the construction of a new Regional Waste Management Center for Subotica district.
The project was implemented through the works contract for the construction of the landfill body, waste separation plant, composting plant, roads, plateau and surface water collection, wastewater treatment, and purchasing of necessary mobile equipment for the efficient performance of the RWMC including activities related to training for operations and maintenance of the facilities.
Sector: ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Country: Serbia
Project Value: € 53.780,00
Donor: EC
Period: 08/2019 – 12/2020
72016919R00001 – Media Perception Index (MPI)
The purpose of this project is to develop and execute a methodology for the Media Perception Index (MPI), allowing USAID/Serbia to effectively track the progress of its overall media portfolio.
USAID seeks to track the development and impact of regulatory, economic and policy reforms relevant for its media portfolio. USAID intends to capture perceptions of the state of the media market and overall changes in perceptions of media freedom, access to finance, changes in business skills/business environment, and the use of new, digital tools across the sector. This data will assist the Mission in tracking the progress of its overall media portfolio.
Sector: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM, PR & COMMUNICATION, LAW & REGULATION, ANTICORRUPTION, FRAMEWORK, EU INTEGRATION
Country: Serbia
Project Value: € 134.617,00
Donor: USAID
Period: 07/2019 – 10/2023
Technical Assistance for Migration and International Protection Matters – Promoting Public Awareness
The overall objective of the project is as follows:
To improve the administrative infrastructures in the field of migration management, including international protection, in line with the LFIP and the requirements of the EU- Turkey Readmission Agreement.
The purpose of this contract is as follows:
To raise the awareness of key stakeholders about migration and international protection through a systematic approach (incl. media)
The main target groups include:
1. Public authorities which deliver services to migrants.
2. NGOs which operate in the field of migration or humanitarian assistance
3. Migrants living in Turkey
4. Turkish Community who has been affected by recent migration influx directly or indirectly
5. Media
Sector: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM, PR & COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT & PROTECTION, CSOs
Country: Turkey
Project Value: € 1.495.800,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 03/2019 – 3/2021
Improvement of Budgeting System, multi- annual budget framework and Public Internal Financial Control System Europe (non EU), Montenegro (ME)
The overall objective of the project is to contribute to increased fiscal sustainability and sound management of public finances in line with EU requirements.
The purpose of the project is to fully implement a multi-annual budgeting framework and programme-based budgeting as well as to further improve public internal financial control and transparency in public finance management.
Developing strategic planning and MTFB, developing annual and program-based budget formulation, enhancing capital budgeting, improving transparent budget documentation and reporting, assistance in improving the risk management within MoF and wider public sector public organisation.
Sector: REGIONAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMY & FINANCE, SMEs
Country: Montenegro
Project Value: € 1.613.410,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 02/2019 – 02/2023
Support to implementing anti-corruption strategies in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The overall objective of the Project of which this contract will be a part is as follows: To strengthen the capacities of institutions in BiH in implementing the anti-corruption strategies and related actions plans at the different levels of government with the aim to prevent, respectively reduce all forms of corruption in the country.
The purpose of this contract is to further enhance the capacities of the relevant institutions in BiH to effectively coordinate and monitor the implementation of anti- corruption strategies and related action plans with an harmonised approach as well as to better address corruption in the private sector.
Where corruption prevention bodies, anti-corruption strategies and/or related action plans are not yet established on all levels of government in BiH the support shall also focus on their constitution.
Sector: LAW & REGULATION, ANTICORRUPTION, FRAMEWORK, EU INTEGRATION
Country: BiH
Project Value: €658.250,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 01/2019 – 05/2021
EU Information and Cultural Centre 2017–2018 – Kosovo*
The day-to-day running of the EU Information and Cultural Centres in Pristina and North Mitrovica. The EU Information and Cultural Centres will promote EU agenda in Kosovo, opportunities for its inhabitants and the role of the EU Office in this process, particularly through outreach and media campaigns, in order to make the European agenda as tangible as possible to the people.
Sector: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM, PR & COMMUNICATION
Country: Kosovo*
Project Value: €895.400,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 02/2018 – 02/2020
Management of EU Info Centre and EU Info Points 2017-2018
The overall objective of the project was to manage an EUIC in Sarajevo and EUIP in Banja Luka, Mostar and Brcko District in order to increase general understanding of the EU, its values, its policies and programmes among the citizens of BiH as well as to increase knowledge of the Country’s accession process and its implications among different target groups.
Sector: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM, PR & COMMUNICATION
Country: BiH Project
Value: €592.674,35
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 06/2017 – 05/2018
Training Programme in response to Labour market needs within the project “Increasing the Effectiveness of Employment Policies Towards Disadvantaged Groups LOT 2”
The overall objective of the project is Institutional and overall socio-economic development in Serbia based on higher levels of employment, a more educated and employable labour force and enhanced social inclusion of people from disadvantaged groups, with a particular emphasis on the Roma.
The purpose of the project is to increase the effectiveness of employment policies by increasing access to training for unemployed persons from disadvantaged groups, with the aim to enhance their employability and their chances to get the jobs.
LOT 2 – Textile, leather, chemicals and typography.
Sector: EDUCATION & TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, LABOUR MARKET
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €200.220,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 01/2017 – 12/2017
Promotion and Protection of Property Rights of Internally Displaced Persons Refugees and Returnees upon Readmission Agreements
The overall objective of the project of which this contract will be a part is as follows: Protection and realisation of human rights and property rights of refugees, IDPs and returnees under the readmission.
The purpose of this project is as follows: To improve provision of legal aid /assistance and upgraded availability of timely and accurate information necessary for exercising the rights of IDPs, refugees and people from readmission.
Target groups under this contract are: IDPs from Kosovo and Metohija, non-displaced population in Kosovo and Metohija, returnees under readmission agreement and refugees from Bosnia and Hercegovina and Croatia.
Sector: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT & PROTECTION, CSOs, LAW & REGULATION, ANTICORRUPTION, FRAMEWORK, EU INTEGRATION
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €3.644.316,40
Donor: EU
Period: 09/2016 – 10/2018
Training Programme in response to Labour market needs within the project Increasing the “Effectiveness of Employment Policies Towards Disadvantaged Groups” LOT 3
The overall objective of the project is Institutional and overall socio-economic development in Serbia based on higher levels of employment, a more educated and employable labour force and enhanced social inclusion of people from disadvantaged groups, with a particular emphasis on the Roma.
The purpose of the project is to increase the effectiveness of employment policies by increasing access to training for unemployed persons from disadvantaged groups, with the aim to enhance their employability and their chances to get the jobs.
LOT 3 – Agriculture, food production and processing has as main indicator to train 410 persons in total.
Sector: EDUCATION & TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, LABOUR MARKET
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €197.060,00
Donor: EC
Period: 08/2016 – 12/2017
Training Programme in response to Labour market needs within the project “Increasing the Effectiveness of Employment Policies Towards Disadvantaged Groups” LOT 4
The overall objective of the project is Institutional and overall socio-economic development in Serbia based on higher levels of employment, a more educated and employable labour force and enhanced social inclusion of people from disadvantaged groups, with a particular emphasis on the Roma.
The purpose of the project is to increase the effectiveness of employment policies by increasing access to training for unemployed persons from disadvantaged groups, with the aim to enhance their employability and their chances to get the jobs.
LOT 4 – Economy, administration, trade, hotels and restaurants. has as main indicator to train 447 persons in total.
Sector: EDUCATION & TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, LABOUR MARKET
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €252.672,00
Donor: EC
Period: 08/2016 – 12/2017
Development of feasibility study for the construction of a textile factory in the municipality of Raška
The general objective of this assignment was to make Feasibility study for the Construction of a textile factory in the Municipality of Raska
The specific objective of the assignment was to create basis on which the Municipality of Raska attracted potential investments in line with raw material potential in the Municipality.
Sector: REGIONAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMY & FINANCE, SMEs
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €7.800,00
Donor: Public Procurement (Republic of Serbia)
Period: 12/2015- 03/2016
Development of a sustainable information system for MAFWM
The overall objective of this project was to develop a sustainable services information system, harmonised in the context of the legal framework of the European Union, for utilisation by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection (MAEP) AND OTHER RELEVANT Serbian institution.
The main purpose of this project was the creation of an integrated Information Technology Management, Communications and Control System (ITCM) for the competent authorities of the Veterinary Directorate, Plant Protection Directorate and the Agricultural Inspection Department of MAEP, in accordance with the legal framework covering food safety, animal health, animal welfare and plant health in Serbia.
Sector: IT & TELECOMUNICATIONS
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €1.345.000,00
Donor: EU
Period: 12/2015 – 12/2017
“Belgrade BUS renewal programme – production of strategic organizational plan for Public utility company “Gradsko Saobraćajno preduzeće Beograd””
The general objective of this assignment was to make the Strategic Organisational Plan and to assist the City and GSP with implementation of a Strategic Organisational Plan for Public Communal Company “Gradsko saobraćajno preduzeće Beograd”” (GSP) as well as prepare a report in relation to the Public Service Contract (PSC) concluded between the City of Belgrade and the GSP.
The specific objectives of the assignment were to accomplish a restructuring of GSP that results in the improvement of the quality and efficiency of the company, so that it can raise its competitiveness and increase its share in the public transport market at the territory of the City of Belgrade.
Sector: REGIONAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMY & FINANCE, SMEs
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €298.616,00
Donor: EBRD
Period: 11/2015 – 9/2020
Strengthening the Services Sector
The aim of the project was to analyze the legislation of the Republic of Serbia related to the services which were the subject of the Services Directive and the proposed measures and solutions for the harmonization of legislation of the Republic of Serbia in this field with EU legislation.
Sector: LAW & REGULATION, ANTICORRUPTION, FRAMEWORK, EU INTEGRATION
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €373.265,00
Donor: Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications of the Republic of Serbia
Period: 07/2015 – 01/2016
Capacity Building of the Institute for Intellectual Property Through the Establishment of Information-Educational Centers of the Institute
The overall objective of the project was to assure that the level of protection of intellectual, industrial and commercial property rights were in line with the EU standards, meeting thus the internal market requirements. The purpose of the project was to strengthen the information and educational function of the Institute for Intellectual Property of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
This project provided assistance In the establishment of the information-educational centres in the area of Industrial property and the development of a publication server, including digitalization of documentation to allow on-line search. The technically equipped help-desk placed In the information centres was provide answers to customer’s questions relating to the protection and use of Information from national, regional and global funds of industrial property, especially In more complex Issues such as comprehensive search, analysis and interpretation of data from the fund of Information on Industrial property rights.
Sector: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT & PROTECTION, CSOs
Country: BiH Project
Value: €620.680,00
Donor: EU
Period: 10/2014 – 01/2016
Women in Business Regional Economic growth
Overall goal: Empowering women entrepreneurship
Activity I
Organized three practical workshops in October and November 2014 delivered by international and local consultants to support the business related needs of up to 45 new women entrepreneurs who just started their own businesses in Serbia.
Activity II
Organized a one-day multilateral B2B event in May 2015 at which women entrepreneurs from the region (AL, MK, SRB, KS I BiH) have been invitied to meet, match and establish business
Sector: EDUCATION & TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, LABOUR MARKET
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €15.450,00
Donor: USAID
Period: 10/2014 – 10/2015
Supervision of Construction of Subotica Regional Waste Management Centre
The overall objective of the project was to contribute to the achievement of the National Waste Management Strategy 2010-2019 of Republic of Serbia and EU Directives on Waste Management and Environment Protection, in turn leading to a better state of environment and public health. While the specific objective was to help the development of reliable waste management systems in Serbia by supporting the consortium of Regional Waste Management Centres (RWMC) for the Subotica region in particular.
The purpose of this Contract was to provide adequate technical assistance and advice to the Contracting Authority and consultancy services for the supervision of the works and supply of the equipment for the construction of the Subotica Regional Waste Management Centre.
Sector: ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €1.904.015,00
Donor: EC
Period: 02/2014 – 08/2019
Capacity Building for Development of the National Animal Disease Compensation Fund and Other Services
Project Overall Objective:
To strengthen the capacity of the Veterinary Directorate and veterinary services in the animal health area to protect animal and public health, ensure safety of food and welfare of animals.
Project Purpose:
To support implementation of official veterinary control requirements in the field of animal health and its further harmonization with EU requirements and best practice from the EU Member States.
Sector: LAW & REGULATION, ANTICORRUPTION, FRAMEWORK, EU INTEGRATION
Country: Serbia Project
Value: €890.000,00
Donor: EC
Period: 02/2014 – 02/2016
Strengthening Anti-corruption Capacities and CSO Networks in the Area
The project contributed to the effective functioning of the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption and the Coordination of the Fight against Corruption with clear responsibilities and competences with regard to preventing and monitoring corruption. The overall objective of the project was to contribute to the fight against corruption and to effective corruption prevention in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Sector: LAW & REGULATION, ANTICORRUPTION, FRAMEWORK, EU INTEGRATION
Country: BiH
Project Value: €444.480,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 01/2014 – 01/2016
Training in Administrative Procedures
The overall objective of the project was to contribute to a reformed, efficient, transparent and service oriented public administration.
The purpose of this contract was to improve through training the knowledge of Managers of administrative procedures and inspectors in public administration at all four administrative levels in BiH (State, Entities and District) about effective supervision of administrative procedures and administrative decision-making processes.
Sector: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM, PR & COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION & TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, LABOUR MARKET
Country: BiH
Project Value: €898.940,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 11/2013 – 04/2016
Enhancing the Administrative Capacities of Telecom and Media Authorities for Efficient Regulation of New Digital and Multiple Play Services
The project aims at enhancing the capacities of the independent regulators for telecommunications and broadcasting to function according to the EU regulatory framework under the new market conditions that were developed. These can be summarized as further digitalization and convergence of broadcasting and telecommunications.
Overall objective
To introduce efficient regulation of new digital and multiple play services in order to create a competitive environment for business development and consumer protection.
Sector: IT & TELECOMUNICATIONS
Country: North Macedonia
Project Value: €854.900,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 09/2013 – 06/2015
Strengthening Public Debt Management Capacity
The overall objective of the project was to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and transparency in the expenditure of public funds through improved public debt management and therefore the capacity of public financial management as a whole. The purpose of the project was to build sustainable capacities in the Debt Management Administration for:
Financial planning; Budget accounting; Reporting; Public Debt Management.
Sector: REGIONAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMY & FINANCE, SMEs
Country: BiH
Project Value: €356.204,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 09/2013 – 05/2014
Strengthening the Institutional Capacity of the Serbian Tax Administration by Technical Assistance to Design a Human Resources Management System
The overall objective of the project of which this contract was part of was to support the modernization of the Serbian Tax Administration (STA) by establishing efficient IT system aligned with the EU requirements for management of human resources and subsequent training of users in its use and maintenance.
The purpose of the project was to implement an efficient and modern IT support system that meets the EU standards and at the same time strengthens the institutional capacities in the area of human resources management.
Sector: IT & TELECOMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM, PR & COMMUNICATION
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €997.941,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 08/2013 – 05/2016
Policy and Legal Advice Centre I (PLAC I)
The overall objective of the project was to improve policy and legislation processes at the central level in view of accelerating Serbia’s preparation for EU accession. It aims at improving the current system for legal approximation process and the level of harmonization of the national legislation with the EU acquis, thus contributing to a fundamental element of the EU integration process.
Specific objectives of the project were as follows:
•I1mprovement of the current system of legal harmonization and approximation with EU legislation;
•1Support the development of national legislation aligned with the acquis;
•1Ensure proper implementation of the legislation, including the necessary by-laws and enforcement mechanisms.
Sector: LAW & REGULATION, ANTICORRUPTION, FRAMEWORK, EU INTEGRATION
Country: Serbia Project
Value: €3.424.825,00
Donor: EU
Period: 07/2013 – 06/2016
Hospital Master Planning
The main scope and objectives for this assignment were:
Result 1: Developed a Hospital Masterplan that allowed an improvement of the efficiency and outcome of the health system. The Masterplan focused on secondary and tertiary healthcare facilities.
Result 2: Definition of precise measures for the reorganisation of the health service delivery model at national and regional levels. These measures have been refined at the institutional level, along with their regulation framework.
Result 3: Supported the integration of selected medical fields into efficiency- enhancing networks of continuous care.
Result 4: Drafted an Action Plan that has been integrated in the Hospital Masterplan, in order to clearly state the steps and budget of the implementation of the Masterplan.
Result 5: Capacity strengthened to the MoH, in order to allow to the staff to develop and implement strategic projects based on the Draft National Strategy of Health Care Development 2012-2017 and the Hospital Masterplan.
Sector: HEALTH, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT & PROTECTION, CSOs
Country: Croatia
Project Value: €144.625,00
Donor: World Bank
Period: 05/2013 – 05/2014
Strengthening of the Blood Safety System
The overall objective of this project was to provide quality, efficient and continuous health care to the population of the Macedonia through providing safety of blood and blood components, as well as through protecting from communicable diseases.
More specifically, this project established an integrated, well-coordinated and sustainable blood safety system that provided for accessible blood and blood products with high quality and safety that prevented communicable diseases, serving the main functions of the national healthcare system and providing for efficient and effective health care in emergencies (both nationally and regionally).
Sector: LAW & REGULATION, ANTICORRUPTION, FRAMEWORK, EU INTEGRATION, HEALTH
Country: North Macedonia
Project Value: €430.995,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 03/2013 – 06/2014
Delivery of Consultancy Services for Development of Action Plans for SME Clusters in South and South-Western Serbia
The main goal of the project was to provide the beneficiary with impartial external assessment of the current state of affairs within five selected SME clusters/associations in the sub regions of South and Southwest Serbia, with special emphasis at the potentials for further development of privately held small and medium enterprises from the concerned area which features a significant number of economically ruined municipalities as defined by Government offices competent for regional economic development. The SME clusters were the following: Asstex Novi Pazar, Prijepolje Textile, Keepers of Tradition – Pester, Golija, Kopaonik, Kostana Shoes Vranje, Presevo Construction.
Sector: REGIONAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMY & FINANCE, SMEs
Country: Serbia Project
Value: €32.000,00
Donor: USAID
Period: 12/2012 – 02/2013
Institutional Capacity Development of 3 Innovation Centres and the Research Sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The overall objective of the project was to improve the competitiveness and productivity of the specific community and economic impact of BiH to be able to participate more actively in the European Research area and to be more involved in international scientific cooperation through the FP7, HORIZONT 2020, COST and EUREKA programmes.
Sector: REGIONAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMY & FINANCE, SMEs
Country: BiH
Project Value: €534.454,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 10/2012 – 04/2014
Further Integration of Forecasting, Monitoring and Evaluation in the Design and Implementation of Active Labour Market Policies and Adjustment of National Classification of Occupations to ISCO 08 Standards
The overall objective of the project was to improve the impact of Serbian employment policy, by implementing forecasting, monitoring and evaluation in the design and implementation of active labour market policies. This project also had the task to adjust National Classification of Occupations to ISCO 08 standards by adjusting descriptions of remaining more than 2,400 occupations.
The project runs in parallel, and the activities have been tightly linked, with the Twining project “Preparation of Labour Market Institutions for European Employment Strategy” with the objective to speed up labour market reforms in line with the EU standards.
Sector: LAW & REGULATION, ANTICORRUPTION, FRAMEWORK, EU INTEGRATION
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €1.252.540,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 09/2012 – 10/2014
Support Human Capital Development and Research – General Education and Human Capital Development
The overall objective of the project of which this contract part was to contribute human capital development through strengthening the “knowledge triangle”: education – research – innovation, as well as to enhance the effectiveness of the educational system in Serbia, thus contributing to a better overall level of knowledge, skills and competences in the society.
The purpose of this contract was to improve primary and general secondary educational and the teacher training system as a way of contributing to economic and social development.
Sector: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT & PROTECTION, CSOs, EDUCATION & TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, LABOUR MARKET
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €3.631.860,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 06/2012 – 07/2015
Further Support to the Implementation of Decentralised Implementation System in the Republic of Serbia
The overall objective of the project was to support the Government of Serbia (CAO and NAO) in developing its administrative and technical capacities in relation to the management of the Instrument for the Pre-Accession (IPA) under a Decentralized Implementation System via implementation of the Stage 3 of the Decentralised Implementation System Roadmap.
Sector: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM, PR & COMMUNICATION
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €460.040,00
Donor: EU
Period: 01/2012 – 05/2012
VET Support for Serbian Detention Facilities
The overall objective of the project was to improve the employability of adults serving their prison sentence, to facilitate their re-socialization after release, by establishing a sustainable and productive system of vocational and educational training (VET) for adults in detention facilities, accessible and responsive to learners and labor market needs, in line with the lifelong learning concept and focusing on life skills and competencies. The purpose of the project was to assist the MoJ in the establishment of a sustainable and productive system of vocational and educational training in prisons.
Sector: EDUCATION & TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, LABOUR MARKET
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €881.316,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 09/2011 – 10/2013
Publicity Services for Rabies and Classical Swine Fever Vaccination Campaigns
The overall objective of the project was to support the improvement of animal health in Serbia through the development and implementation of national strategies in order to eradicate, control and monitor rabies in foxes and Classical Swine Fever (CSF) in pig population, as well to prevent the spread of CSF from feral pig population to domestic pig, thus improving the prospects for trade of agricultural products. Beneficiary was Ministry of Agriculture, Trade, Forestry and Water Management – Veterinary Directorate.
Sector: AGRICULTURE & VETERINARY, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM, PR & COMMUNICATION
Country: Serbia Project
Value: €582.000,00
Donor: EU
Period: 09/2011 – 05/2013
Service for Preparation of Feasibility Study for Project MORDIC
Overall objective of the project is fully operational and practical capacities of two Knowledge Centers being networked between themselves and the industry, enhancing the innovative capacity of SMEs and knowledge transfer scientific institutions and economy actors. Through this project it is aimed at: helping new entrepreneurs to start their business, boost of development of high technologies (over 8% of income invested in research and development), improvement of economic structure of cross- border region and its work force capital, decrease of unemployment and increase of investments.
Sector: REGIONAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMY & FINANCE, SMEs
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €54.000,00
Donor: University in Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences
Period: 04/2011 –05/2011
Technical Assistance to Successful NGOs from the Anti-corruption Grant Scheme 2009
The overall objective of the project was to contribute to democratic stabilization, reconciliation and further development of Bosnia and Herzegovina by strengthening the civil society to participate in the decision and policy making processes at all government levels and in all fields of governance. The project aimed to increase the capacities of granted NGOs from the IPA 2008 and IPA2009 anti-corruption grant scheme to combat corruption. In addition, during implementation project provided support to the 5 anti-corruption NGO project funded by USIAD.
Sector: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT & PROTECTION, CSOs
Country: BiH
Project Value: €248.450,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 03/2011 – 02/2013
Fight Against Corruption — Support to the Establishment of the Anti-Corruption Agency in Serbia
The overall objective of the project was to actively contribute to reducing the level of corruption in Serbia with the purpose of strengthening the Anti-corruption Agency in terms of its personnel and institutional capacities. The development and support of an efficient, institutional architecture was the key for implementing effective anti- corruption work. This support was considered as the main driver to change corruptive practices in the public and private sectors, and also deepen awareness of the overall problem.
Sector: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT & PROTECTION, CSOs, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM, PR & COMMUNICATION
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €1.389.000,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 02/2011 – 04/2013
Technical Assistance for the Implementation of the National Screening Programme for Colorectal, Cervical and Breast cancer
The overall objective of the project was to contribute to the improvement of the health and well-being of the population of Serbia by supporting the implementation of national cancer screening systems.
Sector: HEALTH, EDUCATION & TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, LABOUR MARKET, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM, PR & COMMUNICATION
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €1.690.170,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 01/2011 – 06/2013
Project development and Consultancy Services in selection of a Strategic Private Partner for the Vojvodina Spa in accordance with the Tourism Master Plan Novo Miloševo – Spa Destination
The aim of the project is to create and present an appropriate touristic master plan for Novo Miloševo and, together with it, to develop the key project for such a tourist destination. The study shall proof the conditions, parameters and requirements for this development, define the needs and provisions to be taken from the public side and create elementary basics to approach a possible key partner.
Sector: REGIONAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMY & FINANCE, SMEs
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €15.000,00
Donor: Serbian public funds
Period: 08/2010 – 09/2010
USAID -Preparedness, Planning and Economic Security Program
There are three segments of the project
• The implementation in the first segment of this project would enable complete production cycle of consumer eggs from the producers to the customer.
• The objective in second segment of this project is to provide practical experience to young people from high schools and universities in order to involve them in textile industry business to improve competitiveness of companies from this region.
• The objective in third segment of this project is to connect export companies with buyers into one cluster in order to create a stable connection and the chain of goods circulation so that after the processing of goods it could be sold at the EU market.
Sector: REGIONAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMY & FINANCE, SMEs
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €19.272,00
Donor: USAID
Period: 08/2010 – 09/2010
Support to Implementation of the National Strategy for Tourism
The overall objective of the project was to increase the contribution of Serbia’s tourism sector to the National Economy. The purpose of this project was to:
Developed the capacity of the National Corporation for Tourism Development (NCTD) to fully support the implementation of the Tourism Strategy of the Republic of Serbia Identify, facilitate and develop action plans that enabled Public Private Partnership (PPP) investment, promoted them and raised quality standards in the sector’s real estate, human resources, tourism infrastructure and under-developed assets.
Supported other Government institutions responsible for the implementation of the Tourism Strategy of the Republic of Serbia and provided proposals for update of the Strategy related policies in line with best EU practice.
Supported the market positioning and branding of Serbia on the international tourism map.
Sector: REGIONAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMY & FINANCE, SMEs
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €862.087,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 06/2010 – 08/2012
Strategy development for the Association of Business Women (ABW)
The objective of the “Strategy development for the Association of Business Women (ABW) is to contribute to expanding women entrepreneurship and employability in Serbia through strengthening the capacities, activities and visibility of the ABW.
Sector: REGIONAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMY & FINANCE, SMEs
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €12.000,00
Donor: EBRD
Period: 05/2010 – 6/1/2010
Technical assistance to enhance the data management, forecasting, monitoring and evaluation capacity of the National Employment Service
The overall objective of the project is to decrease the level of unemployment in the Rebublic of Serbia.
The purpose of this contract is to upgrade NES performance in the following areas:
1. Monitoring and forecasting of labour market trends
2. Monitoring and evaluation of active labour market programmes
Sector: EDUCATION & TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, LABOUR MARKET
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €1.000.000,00
Donor: EC
Period: 03/2010 – 11/2011
Institutional Strengthening of the Judicial Academy
The Overall Objective of the Project is to strengthen the rule of law and promote sound functioning of the judiciary in the Republic of Serbia, by raising the professional qualifications of Judges, Prosecutors, and other legal and judicial personnel.
The Specific Objectives of the project are:
• Strengthening Management and Human Resources at the Judicial Academy (Component 1)
• Providing key support to the Initial Professional Formation Programme for Candidate Judges and Prosecutors at the Judicial Academy (Component 2)
• Improving the Oversight and Information Management Systems at the Judicial Academy (Component 3)
Sector: LAW & REGULATION, ANTICORRUPTION, FRAMEWORK, EU INTEGRATION
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €1.449.600,00
Donor: EC
Period: 09/2009 – 08/2011
Establishment of the Public Agency for Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement of Health Care in Serbia
The overall objective is to improve the health care system in the Republic of Serbia so as to create an equitable, viable and performance oriented system where providers are rewarded for quality and efficiency.
The purpose of this contract was:
• to assist the continuous improvement of quality of health services delivery in the Serbian health sector by creating a balance between the professionally and/or institutionally driven internal quality improvement processes with the external assessment mechanisms;
• to support the establishment of the Public Agency for Accreditation.
Sector: HEALTH
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €1.500.000,00
Donor: EC
Period: 06/2009 – 12/2010
Improvement of Management Structure
The main purpose of the project was to improve the management structure of the company Ekapija.com Ltd. in order to have the growth of company.
The planned results are listed below:
• Establishing of new approach to the business development of the company
• Improvement of the management structure of the company
• Reorganisation of Board of Directors to reflect the ownership structure of the company
• Growth in turnover by 50% in 2009 compared to 2008;
• Expansion to new markets and growth of the client base;
• Increased profitability of the enterprise;
• Generation of new employment by 25% compared to existing number of employees, with higher valued added per employee, demonstrating efficiency gains.
Sector: REGIONAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMY & FINANCE, SMEs
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €21.240,00
Donor: EU – IPA
Period: 11/2008 – 03/2009
Serbia Media Assistance Program
The main objective of the Serbian Media Assistance Program is a legally sound, economically viable media sector that provides professional and independent news and information for citizens throughout Serbia.
The purposes of this contract are:
• To support Serbian media and media associations in providing comprehensive and fact based information, while maintaining their sustainability.
• To support the Serbian Government in providing legal and regulatory environment for media that is stronger and more transparent, effective and stable.
• Increase managerial and financial capacity of independent media.
• Enhance quality and availability of information for citizens.
Sector: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM, PR & COMMUNICATION
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €5.826.000,00
Donor: USAID
Period: 10/2008 – 10/2012
IPA Programming and Project Preparation Facility
The main objective of the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) is to help Serbia face the challenges of European integration, implement the reforms needed to fulfill EU requirements and make progress in the Stabilization and Association Process.
Sector: LAW & REGULATION, ANTICORRUPTION, FRAMEWORK, EU INTEGRATION
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €2.000.000,00
Donor: EAR
Period: 08/2008 – 07/2010
Additional support to reform of vocational education and training (VET), Republic of Serbia
The overall objective is to support national socio-economic development and cohesion through a coherent VET system and a well skilled labor force, adapted to the needs of the labor market.
Sector: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT & PROTECTION, CSOs
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €800.000,00
Donor: EAR
Period: 05/2008 – 07/2009
Support to Unemployed and HR development, Republic of Serbia
The overall objective of the project is to contribute to reducing unemployment and support social cohesion in Serbia. The labor market in Serbia does not function efficiently and presents a high degree of rigidity. Therefore, key unemployment agenda challenges to be addressed within NES include: creation of more effective national employment service; development of an effective activation agenda; designing and implementing effective active labour market programs.
Sector: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT & PROTECTION, CSOs, EDUCATION & TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, LABOUR MARKET
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €2.500.000,00
Donor: EAR
Period: 05/2007 – 09/2009
Overview and Assessment of Public Administration Training Programs in the Region of Western Balkans
Public administration remains corner stone of the successful reforms to be pursued in the region, leading towards modernization of societies and economies of the Western Balkan countries.
The goal of the project is to identify and describe all formal and informal education and training programs for the civil servants in the countries of Western Balkans, namely: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro (including Kosovo) and FYR Macedonia.
Sector: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM, PR & COMMUNICATION
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €12.000,00
Donor: Robert Bosch Stiftung (Berlin) European Consulting Group (Belgrade)
Period: 11/2005 – 03/2006
Reform of Vocational Education and Training (VET) System in Serbia – CAPACITY BUILDING AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT
The overall objective is to assist the Government in the development of a coherent vocational education and training policy and strategy designed to support social and economic development through the adaptation of VET to the needs of the labour market and students. and to contribute to the economic development and social stabilization in Serbia through a well skilled labour force.
Sector: EDUCATION & TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, LABOUR MARKET
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €2.800.000,00
Donor: EAR
Period: 10/2005 – 10/2007
Capacity Building of the Health Insurance Fund
The overall project objective is to build the capacity of the Health Insurance Fund to function as an effective commissioner of health and health care services, using limited resources for the maximum benefit (access, equity, effectiveness, health gain and quality) of the insured population in a fast changing health care environment.
Sector: HEALTH
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €2.000.000,00
Donor: EAR
Period: 10/2005 – 10/2007
ToR for Framework Contract Technical Assistance for the Grant Schemes within the Framework of the Regional Socio Economic Development Program
The Regional Social and Economic Development Program has initiated with the aim to contribute to the economic and social cohesion of all population groups in Serbia through promoting regional economic development. The program is being implemented in 3 separate regions: Banat, Southern Serbia and Central Serbia.
In order to achieve the above, a Regional Socio-Economic Development Fund has been established. This fund supports projects which increase the economic development capacity in the regions and projects which support vulnerable groups to enter into social and economic activity. Application must be from non-commercial organizations working in partnership. Such organizations include local authorities, NGOs, universities, school and SME support institutions.
Sector: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT & PROTECTION, CSOs
Country: Serbia and Montenegro
Project Value: n/a
Donor: EAR
Period: 05/2005 – 11/2005
Serbian Cities (MIRP) Institutional Support for the Water Utilities in Kragujevac, Nis and Novi Sad
The cities of Kragujevac, Nis, and Novi Sad, have received loans from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to finance priority investment programs for the water supply and sanitation infrastructure. The local municipal water supply and sanitation utility companies: JKP Vodovod i Kanalizacija (Kragujevac), JKP Naissus (Nis), and JKP Vodovod i Kanalizacija (Novi, Sad) (the “Utilities”), are the executing agencies for the Projects.
Sector: ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Country: Serbia and Montenegro
Project Value: N/A
Donor: EBRD
Period: 02/2005 – 12/2005
Modernization of the Public Revenue Agency
The Public Revenue Agency is under the supervision of the MoFE, which is drafting the Law on Tax Procedures (governing all major aspects of tax procedures, the Public Revenue Agency organization, authority and powers). MoFE is also establishing a treasury function and general ledger to ensure the transparency of the budget and to unify all revenues.
Sector: LAW & REGULATION, ANTICORRUPTION, FRAMEWORK, EU INTEGRATION
Country: Serbia and Montenegro
Project Value: €3.200.000,00
Donor: EAR
Period: 2004 – 12/2006
Formulation of a project proposal to support Municipalities in North East Serbia (Branicevo district and the districts of Banat)
In cooperation with the Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self Government (MPALSG) the EAR has developed a municipal support program for the municipalities in North-East Serbia under its 2005 program.
The main objective of the assignment is to assist the Ministry for Public Administration and Local Self Government (MPALSG) and the European Agency for Reconstruction (EAR) in preparing a project proposal to request Community assistance for the establishment of a Municipal Support Program in North-East Serbia
Sector: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM, PR & COMMUNICATION, REGIONAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMY & FINANCE, SMEs
Country: Serbia
Project Value: €197.000,00
Donor: EAR
Period: 10/2004 – 01/2005
The functioning of the Social Sector Administration in the Western Balkans countries. A regional road map towards the social policy agenda of the European Union.
Public Administration Reform plays a key role in the Stabilization and Association Process. An effective public administration is required to develop a fully functioning state. Therefore, the European Commission in its CARDS program took the approach of supporting public administration reform, also in the social sector.
While not being able to focus on the social sector administration due to limited funds, the EC’s strategy in the PAR is to have the greatest impact with its limited funds. This means operating a policy of donor coordination and complementary intervention.
Firstly, implementing public administration reforms in the to pave the way for intervention by other donors (the World Bank is main donor in the area of social sector reform). Secondly, acting as a catalyst for potential IFI loans by assisting in the preparation of feasibility studies and technical designs necessary for investments being made in the social sector.
Sector: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM, PR & COMMUNICATION
Country: CARDS region
Project Value: €122.759,00
Donor: EAR
Period: 01/2004 – 04/2004
Support to the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Republic of Serbia in establishing a Treasury function and developing a Public Procurement System, an EU funded project, managed by the EAR
This project contributes to the stabilization and association process in Serbia through the creation of a sound basis for the financial operations of the public administration, providing transparency and accountability whilst promoting efficiency and effectiveness in the use of public funds.
Activities under Public Procurement Component:
1) analysis and improvement of institutional and regulatory framework of the function of the public procurement system, development of necessary secondary legislation
2) elaboration of national training program in public procurement, including train the trainers scheme, for the Public Procurement Agency. Development and delivery of specific training modules for relevant Ministry staff.
3) preparation of Manual for procuring entities and prospective suppliers under the Public Procurement Law.
Sector: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM, PR & COMMUNICATION
Country: FRY, Serbia
Project Value: €4.500.000,00
Donor: EAR
Period: 09/2002 – 12/2006
Program Identification for Regional Economic Development Initiative
The past 10+ years in Serbia of economic mismanagement under a centralized decision-making system has resulted in a major economic decline, record levels of unemployment, an inadequate and centralized administrative framework, large numbers refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), and a dramatic deterioration in the quantity and quality of municipal services. The overall objective of the present assignment is to assess the feasibility and the existence of adequate pre- conditions for an EAR-funded project aimed at promoting regional economic development in the Banat region of Vojvodina and Central and South Serbia in order to ensure social and economic integration of all population groups (also including refugees, IDPs and ethnic minorities).
Sector: REGIONAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMY & FINANCE, SMEs
Country: FRY, Serbia
Project Value: €200.000,00
Donor: EAR
Period: 8/2002 – 10/2002
Development of Project Management Competence Nodes: Training for Civil Servants of the Republic of Serbia, UNDP
This assignment is part of the second component of a capacity-building project “Training for Improved Management of Reform Policies and Programs”, which is a part of the project “Establishment of an Institute for Public Administration” managed by the UNDP and the Civil Service Council of the Government of Serbia, and sponsored by the Swiss Development Corporation. The objective is to support the establishment of dedicated project management competence nodes in all ministries and in selected national and local government agencies and institutions. The personnel selected to perform as competence nodes should as a result of this intervention be capable of designing and managing single or multi-institutional projects and advising and coaching staff within their entities in the management of projects. To ensure the sustainability of this intervention, as well as the adaptation of the training content and method to the Serbian context, the project includes the approach of training and coaching domestic trainers in project management disciplines.
Sector: EDUCATION & TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, LABOUR MARKET
Country: FRY, Serbia
Project Value: €86.000,00
Donor: UNDP
Period: 09/2002 – 12/2002
TA to Support Supply of Animal Feed and Fertilizers to Serbia
The Serbian Government has begun a development and rehabilitation program for the Agricultural sector. Their main objective is to reverse the decline in farm productivity.
Project Objectives:
The overall objective of this Project is to oversee and monitor import of a quantity of fertilizer and animal feed to immediately address the chronic run down of soil fertility and animal feed shortages in Serbia.
Sector: AGRICULTURE & VETERINARY
Country: FRY, Serbia
Project Value: €1.200.000,00
Donor: EAR
Period: 08/2001 – 12/2002