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Monday, December 14, 2020 - 8:45am

Belgrade – Citizens of Serbia continue to perceive corruption as one of the top three problems in the country (12% of respondents in all three years), alongside low wages (15%) and unemployment (15%). More than half of the respondents (53%) recognize its negative impact on Serbian society, its influence in politics (50%) and business environment (34%), but citizens are uncertain of the concrete consequences corruption has on their personal and family life, since only every fifth (19%) can articulate that. These are some of the key findings of the 2020 Survey of Citizens’ Perceptions of Anticorruption Efforts in Serbia, presented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Government Accountability Initiative and CeSID in recognition of International Anticorruption Day. The survey provides the public’s opinions of government institutions’ performance in combating corruption, what government needs to do to address it, and progress made in the last two years.

The National Giving Day Campaign has Raised 7 Million Dinars
Friday, October 11, 2019 - 4:15am

Belgrade – On October 9, 2019, Prime Minister Ana Brnabić, Minister of Education Mladen Šarčević, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Assistant Administrator Kimberly Rosen, and teachers, pupils and the principal of Boško Buha, a specialized primary school for children with disabilities, marked the National Day of Giving. The National Day of Giving was established within the Framework for Giving Project, funded by USAID and implemented by the Coalition of Giving led by the Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation.

Protection of Whistleblowers at the State and Local Level
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 7:30am

BELGRADE – On Monday, September 9, the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Serbia, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Government Accountability Initiative,  the EU-funded project Prevention and Fight Against Corruption, and the web portal “Pištaljka” organized a one-day conference, “Protection of Whistleblowers at the State and Local Level.”  Representatives of the central and local governments, judges and deputy public prosecutors, experts from the European Union and the United States, and whistleblowers discussed the achievements and challen

Serbia’s Primary Schools and Students to Benefit from Second National Day of Giving
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 5:45am

 

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.

U.S. Government Provides $20.8 Million in New Assistance to Serbia
Monday, July 8, 2019 - 7:00am

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.

Financial Technologies for Business Growth and Innovation
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 - 3:30am

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.

„Really Important“ Card Engages Citizens in Community Development
Monday, May 20, 2019 - 4:45am

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.

USAID Supports More Efficient and Fair Legal Enforcement System in Serbia
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - 4:30am

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.

USAID and Ministry of Agriculture Partner to Increase Lending to Agribusinesses
Monday, May 13, 2019 - 4:15am

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.

USAID Helps Local Communities Achieve Greater Energy Efficiency
Sunday, May 12, 2019 - 4:00am

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.  

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