USAID Serbia and Montenegro
Local Economic growth (Serbia): Municipalities in USAID’s Municipal Economic Growth Activity attracted over 800m Euro in investments and created over 11,000 jobs in two years by becoming more business friendly; 270 new businesses opened; 26 Local Economic Development offices set up to actively attract investments. | Commercial Courts (Serbia) have become more efficient and transparent with Case Management Systems in all 16 courts and the High Commercial Court. Case backlogs cut drastically. | Compete Project (Serbia): Helping to bring Serbian companies back into world market – leading directly to $20.5m in 2008 exports. Helping to introduce International Industry standards that allow companies to compete in the global marketplace. Attracted major film productions and millions in investments. | Support to companies (Serbia) in vulnerable areas increased their competitiveness. 2008 sales at trade/shows fairs for assisted companies up 42%. | Economic systems (Serbia): Helped introduce: VAT; private pensions; investment funds; sound insurance industry, bankruptcy and enforcement and modern payment systems. | Opportunity Bank (Serbia) loans created 5,000+ new jobs and ensured 40,000+ existing jobs were kept. Only lender for vulnerable people who have little access to credit. | Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) (Serbia): Civil Society activities have brought together 14 major companies and an array of NGOs to establish culture of CSR. | Preparedness Planning (Serbia): USAID works with all levels of government to improve disaster risk reduction, trained 675 responders from 50 Municipalities on disaster management. | Civil Society Grants (Serbia): USAID assisted 160 Civil Society organizations with $5.2 million in 2.5yrs to better represent the needs of ordinary people & become more influential partners with businesses and government in the democratic process. | Media (Serbia): USAID media assistance has contributed to more independent, professional and financially viable media outlets and media associations. The regulatory environment now better supports the development of e-media; 2,000+ media professionals trained. | Court Reform (Serbia): U.S. assistance helped increase independence and the professional skills of judges, magistrates and prosecutors; provided legal assistance to victims of war crimes and human rights abuses. | Local governments (Serbia): Through work with a wide geographic spread of municipalities, local governments are now more responsive: 30+ Citizen Assistance Centers, E-government in 80+ Municipalities. | Youth (Serbia): Junior Achievement in 90 schools in 2009. USAID supports efforts of the Ministry of Youth/Sports to better prepare youth for post-graduation work opportunities. | Agribusiness (Serbia): Serbian companies assisted made $16.7m in registered sales in 2008. Recent trade shows expected to bring over $17m in contracts. |
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    Montenegrin furniture sector exhibited at Ambienta 2006, 01/11/2006
    USAID funded Montenegro Competitiveness Project (MCP) assisted five Montenegrin privately owned companies to exhibit their products at “Ambienta 2006 – 33rd International Furniture and Interior Decoration Fair” in Zagreb, Croatia. more


    Getting back on the tourist map, 16/10/2006
    Cetinje, the old Royal Capital of Montenegro, has its own unique story to tell. The town is well known for its museums and cultural and historical monuments, which have always made it an interesting place for tourists. However, despite its excellent tourism potential, a high proportion of assets remained undeveloped and inaccessible to visitors. more


    Mountaineering Club “Subra” in cooperation with USAID printed the Guidebook to the Orjen Massif, 02/10/2006
    With the aim of promoting mountaineering and hiking as an opportunity for an active vacation, as well as seeing the natural beauties of the Herceg Novi hinterland that are still undiscovered by many tourists and professional mountaineers, the Mountaineering Club “Subra” through the assistance of the American people compiled and printed a Guidebook to the Orjen Massif, with a detailed topographic map of this region. more


    SMS text messaging helped safeguard the vote, 15/09/2006
    In May, Montenegrins voted in a nationwide referendum to end their union with Serbia. For the first time, SMS text messaging technology was used to help safeguard the vote by enabling observers to report results almost instantly from polling stations throughout the country. The tradition of using SMS continued in the recent September parliamentary elections with the first accurate projection of the future balance of power in the parliament. more


    USAID Supports the First System of Selective Waste Disposal in Montenegro, 18/08/2006
    Solid waste recycling equipment provided through CRDA-E (Community Revitalization through Democratic Action – Economy) helps municipality of Herceg Novi to preserve environment and improve tourism offer. more


    Revitalization of Montenegro’s cultural tradition, 18/05/2006
    Working in conjunction with the local community and the Faculty of Fine Arts in Cetinje, USAID’s matching grant helped finance the purchase of the ceramics equipment and the renovation of pottery studio, where memorable souvenirs can be made. more


    New Equipment helps Agricultural Producers, 31/03/2006
    Equipment provided through CRDA-E (Community Revitalization through Democratic Action – Economy) helps 68 farmers in Malesija, Montenegro grow vegetables. more