Contribution to implementation of SCTM Strategic Plan
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2026
This contribution will support the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM) to implement its cross-sectoral strategic plan, promoting decentralization, good governance and local governance reforms and assisting the implementation of the Serbian Government’s Local Government Reform Programme. SCTM will improve capacities of local governments (LG) to act efficiently, accountably, in the best interest of citizens, and defend LG interests at the central level.
Civil society resilience strengthening
18.02.2022
- 17.02.2027
This project, in delegated cooperation with USAID, supports democratic development in Serbia by fostering an enabling environment for civil society and strengthening its resilience. It improves capacities of civil society to perform its monitoring and advocacy roles, to facilitate citizen’s engagement and to engage in constructive dialogue with the government. Ultimately, this leads towards a more resilient, inclusive and pluralistic society.
Municipal Development in Eastern Serbia
01.05.2021
- 30.04.2025
Culture for Democracy
15.07.2020
- 28.02.2025
The Project supports the independent cultural sector to contribute to improved social cohesion and tolerance at the local level. Cultural actors will be provided with resources to unleash their potential for triggering critical thinking and dialogue around topics of immediate relevance for their communities, as well as for creating networks that will empower and enable them to uphold a stimulating space for promoting pluralistic values and inter-cultural dialogue in Serbia.
From Education to Employment (E2E)
01.01.2020
- 31.12.2023
The E2E program supports direct labor market measures in 5 locations in Serbia, through Career Guidance and Counselling and an Opportunity Fund for companies and training providers targeting 12'000 young women and men, of whom 20% vulnerable. Based on Work Based Learning (WBL) that will generate a minimum of 625 decent jobs for young people, the program will contribute to the re-design of inclusive and innovative youth employment measures and policies.
Housing solutions for displaced persons
01.03.2019
- 30.06.2024
As a consequence of the war in the 1990s, over three million people were displaced both within and beyond the borders of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia. Twenty-five years after the Dayton Accords, the Western Balkans are still host to almost half a million vulnerable persons displaced by conflict in the former Yugoslavia. The Regional Housing Programme (RHP) aims to provide durable housing solutions for refugees and internally displaced persons in need.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Western Balkans |
Migration
Forced displacement (refugees, IDP, human trafficking)
|
01.03.2019 - 30.06.2024 |
CHF 1’555’000 |
Coordination and society-wide dialogue on implementing the 2030 Agenda in Serbia - SDGs for all
01.03.2019
- 30.09.2022
The project is a contribution to support an innovative society-wide dialogue on the priorities of Agenda 2030, which leads to citizen-oriented and inclusive policies that contribute to sustainable development. Civil society is supported to influence development priorities through multi-stakeholder platforms, the Government is strengthened to better coordinate and finance Agenda 2030 implementation and the quality and availability of data for Agenda 2030 implementation is improved.
Private Sector Development in South-West Serbia
01.06.2017
- 30.06.2024
The Private Sector Development (PSD) South-West Serbia Programme supports the development of more inclusive, equitable and non-discriminatory market systems, through interventions in the sectors of traditional products (raspberry and honey) and tourism. This will provide rural population and specifically young people and women, access to employment and income opportunities, as well as improved access to finance, social benefits and know-how.
Private and public actors working together: pilot education project in Serbia
01.10.2014
- 31.12.2023
The economic crisis weakened Serbia's competitiveness. Youth unemployment is relatively high and a large number of young Serbians are looking for work but employers cannot find qualified workers. An SDC project is taking an integrative approach to address both problems.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Serbia |
Employment & economic development
Employment creation
SME development
|
01.10.2014 - 31.12.2023 |
CHF 5’530’000 |
Local Government Finance Reforms Serbia, Phase III
01.02.2023
- 30.06.2027
The project builds on results of the previous phases and assists Serbia’s local governments in reaching the next level in their efforts to become more effective and accountable by introducing Managerial Accountability and Performance Management. It continues to improve Internal Audit, Financial Management and Control and oversight of fiscal risks.
City Resilience Program, Phase II
01.12.2022
- 31.12.2027
The City Resilience Program scales up the resilience of cities against adverse impacts of disasters and climate change. It does so by supporting risk-informed und multisector planning efforts, identify suitable interventions and investments that enhance the resilience of cities, and supports their bankability and access multiple financing sources.
Trade Promotion East
01.10.2022
- 31.12.2026
The Trade Promotion East Program aims to enhance competitiveness and sustainable export growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in agro-processing from SECO’s Eastern partner countries. The Program will be implemented by the International Trade Centre in the Western Balkans and Central Asia.
