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SMEs: The backbone of the economy under pressure – Guest on INSide Market: Zdravko Miovčić

On Monday, December 29, 2025, at 9:00 PM on BHT1, the INSide Market program will feature a discussion on the challenges and opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with guest Zdravko Miovčić, Director of Eda. SMEs make up the largest segment of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s economy and are one of […]

Aligning policies, perspectives, and practice: Our journey behind SPRING

On the occasion of launching the SPRING programme, we are publishing the blog “Squaring the Circle Symphony” by Zdravko Miovčić, Director of Eda. The text offers a concise reflection on nearly 15 years of Eda’s work with SMEs in Bosnia and Herzegovina, tracing how our approach has evolved in response to a complex institutional environment, […]

First step toward Sweden and the EU: Introductory online session held for the “Road to Export” training

As part of the free online training program “Road to Export”, an introductory online session was held, during which around 30 representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises from Bosnia and Herzegovina were introduced in more detail to the program’s objectives, module content, and training methodology. The training is implemented by OTGS – Open Trade Gate […]

Launched the SPRING Program: New energy for exports, innovation, and jobs in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Today in Sarajevo, the SPRING Program – Strategic Partnership for Resilience, Innovation and New Generation – was officially launched. This three-year initiative is being implemented by Eda – Enterprise Development Agency, Mozaik Foundation, and the Sarajevo Regional Development Agency (SERDA), with support from Sweden. SPRING aims to strengthen the resilience and systemic competitiveness of Bosnia […]

Only 3 days left to apply for the free online “Road to Export” training for exporting to the Swedish and EU markets

There are only three days left for companies from BiH to apply for the free online training “Road to Export”, aimed at strengthening their capacities for exporting to the Swedish and European Union markets. The application deadline is 10 December. The training is jointly implemented by Eda – Enterprise Development Agency, the Mozaik Foundation and […]

New energy for industry: ISO 50001 auditors ready to lead the energy transition in BiH

A certified training for internal energy management auditors, PR366: ISO 50001:2018 Lead Auditor Training Course (Energy Management Systems), was successfully completed in Banja Luka, with 11 professionals from various sectors in attendance. All participants successfully passed the final exams and obtained internationally recognized certificates, thereby forming a new generation of auditors who will actively contribute […]

Call for Small and Medium Enterprises: Free Online Training “Road to Export” for Exporting to the Swedish and EU Markets

Eda – Enterprise Development Agency, Mozaik Foundation, and SERDA – Sarajevo Regional Development Agency invite small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Bosnia and Herzegovina to apply for the free online training program “Road to Export”, aimed at strengthening export capacities for the Swedish and broader European Union markets. This training is primarily intended for SMEs […]

Public Call for Submissions of Bids – Equipment Procurement

Eda – Enterprise Development Agency has issued a Public Call for submissions of bids for the procurement of equipment – a factory process model/simulator for the purpose of improving manufacturing processes, intended to strengthen user capacities through learning, demonstrations, and improved understanding of digital transformation in manufacturing companies. Tender documentation is available upon request from […]

Digital transformation in practice: The Eda team on a study visit to Emilia-Romagna region

Representatives of Eda took part in a study visit within the framework of the project BEST DIH – Boosting European DIH Success, held on October 29 and 30, 2025, in Bologna. The host was ART-ER – Attrattività Ricerca Territorio, a partner organization from the Emilia-Romagna region, one of the most advanced European regions in the […]

New generation of auditors: Certified ISO 50001 training started

A certified training course for internal energy management auditors under the ISO 50001:2018 standard has commenced in Banja Luka. The training is intended for professionals seeking to provide high-quality support to small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises in the energy transition process. The training includes 12 experts from various sectors who will acquire the knowledge and […]

Training completed: New experts equipped to lead the energy transition

A certified training course for consultants in the field of energy management has been successfully completed, bringing together 16 participants from various sectors interested in applying the ISO 50001:2018 standard. During the two-day program, participants went through all the key steps for establishing an energy management system – from understanding regulatory and market contexts, through […]

BIM4Gov launch in Banja Luka: Faster permits, clearer standards

The introductory meeting of the stakeholder group for the BIM4Gov – Building Information Models for complex economic procedures project was held in Banja Luka, gathering representatives of institutions, development agencies, universities, and companies. Eda presented the project’s objectives, planned activities, and the results of a baseline survey on the use of BIM in BiH among […]

Training for energy management consultants has started

Today marks the start of energy management training designed for professionals aiming to provide high-quality support to manufacturing SMEs in their energy transition journey. The training is organized as part of the DESET project – Digitally Enabled Sustainable Energy Transition of manufacturing SMEs, implemented with the support of the European Union and the Government of […]

Public Call for Auditor Training: IRCA-certified training for ISO 50001:2018

Eda has announced a public call for participation in IRCA-certified training for ISO 50001:2018 auditors. The training is intended for individuals who are engaged in, or plan to engage in, the planning, execution, and reporting of audits of energy management systems (EnMS). The training is organized as part of the DESET project – Digitally Enabled […]