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Delta Holding, Coca-Cola HBC Serbia, Courtyard by Marriott, Banca Intesa, and A1 Serbia are the first companies in the country to sign a joint Declaration supporting the development of an ecosystem for the growth of social enterprises, such as Naša kuća, Etno mreža, Bioidea, Avlija održivog razvoja, Zelena plantaža Iva, Radanska ruža and others. The Declaration was signed during the workshop “From Inspiration to Partnership – Integrating […]

At a panel dedicated to the regional GROWTH4BLUE project, representatives of chambers of commerce and institutions from Slovenia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia highlighted the importance of developing a blue economy based on innovation, as well as the need to align educational systems, the labor market, and industry so that the region can unlock its

Protection from unfair competition, the establishment of a decarbonization fund, and verification of actual emissions by domestic verifiers are key demands of the business sector affected by the CBAM regulation, it was stated at a panel dedicated to the upcoming introduction of a national CO₂ emissions tax starting January 1. Marko Muhadinović, Technical Director at

Investing in people has the greatest impact on the long-term competitiveness and resilience of the agricultural sector, while improving labor rights, strengthening the position of women and young people in rural areas, and providing greater support to vulnerable groups remain priorities for the further development of Serbia’s food industry, it was emphasized at the panel

At a panel dedicated to local policies and the development of local self-government units in the region, mayors, experts, and international partners discussed employment challenges, the role of social entrepreneurship, the importance of cross-border cooperation, and the effects of standardization through the BFC program. The panel highlighted that local governments play a key role in

Author: Fonet The UK Ambassador to Belgrade, Edward Ferguson, stated today that British investors in Serbia and the region are looking for predictability, stability, and the strengthening and efficiency of institutions, adding that the goal of his country is to support Serbia on its path toward the European Union. In a conversation with NALED’s Executive

At a panel dedicated to the development of social criteria in public procurement within the Core Days conference, experts from the region agreed that “social procurement” is a powerful mechanism for supporting vulnerable groups and inclusion. However, its practical implementation still lags due to the lack of clear obligations, guidelines, and capacity among contracting authorities.

Sustainable development and ESG standards are not a burden but the greatest development opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises—this was the key message from the regional panel on competitiveness and sustainable business held within the CORE Days 2025 conference. Panelists — UN Resident Coordinator in Serbia Matilda Mordt, Swiss Ambassador H.E. Anne Lugon-Moulin, and Erste

Author: Fonet National policies for socially responsible business are for harmonization with European standards and preparing the domestic economy for future obligations, it was assessed at the panel “National Policies for Socially Responsible Businesses” held at the Core Days conference. Matthew Pennott, representative of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Serbia, said that Serbia

Human rights, organizational culture, and partnership relations are key to building resilient and competitive global supply chains, it was noted today at the panel “Social Impact of Sustainable Supply Chains,” held as part of the regional conference Core Days 2025. Deeba Remheden, a supply chain expert from Sweden, said that sustainable supply chains begin with strong