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Export of the wood processing industry: Trends, structure, current and potential markets

Check out Miloš Šipragić’s new blog, which addresses questions about how much, what, and where we export, as well as identifying prospective export markets for key export products in the future. The blog also highlights the need for further enhancement of the competitiveness of export-oriented companies, emphasizing the strengthening of marketing functions to research, analyze, […]

Final version of the Draft Quality Infrastructure Strategy of BiH agreed

Following the first five meetings of the Working Group for drafting the Quality Infrastructure Strategy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, held between late November 2023 and early December 2024, a final sixth meeting was held online on December 23, 2024. At this last meeting, the final version of the draft of this strategic document was agreed […]

Gender-responsive public procurement: A tool for social change and economic progress

In a new blog by Aleksandar Draganić, learn more about: What social and gender-responsive public procurement is, The challenges women face in public procurement, Tools offered by gender-responsive public procurement to address these challenges and create a more inclusive procurement system, Findings from focus groups and interviews with women entrepreneurs, Recommendations for improving gender-responsive public […]

Blog: How to assess applicant’s potential for participating in the project

Can we predict if an applicant is ready to fully participate in a project? Despite thorough application processes that include eligibility checks, financial assessments, and formal agreements, projects often struggle with applicants who fail to meet participation expectations. Why does this happen, and can we avoid it? Check out Goran Janković’s new blog and let […]

Training for women entrepreneurs to increase representation in public procurement

Following the successful training sessions in Sarajevo, the third free training for women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses is being held today in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Srpska. This training aims to further empower participants to increase their representation in public procurement processes in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Participants will gain […]

Very close to consensus on the Quality Infrastructure Strategy of BiH

At the 5th meeting of the Working Group for the preparation of the draft Quality Infrastructure Strategy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, held on December 5th at the “Holiday” Hotel in Sarajevo, the pre-final version of the draft strategic document was reviewed. The adoption of this document represents the top priority in the European Commission’s reports […]

Check out the new publication on the potential for establishing a network of practitioners to support SME development

Eda has published a new study containing the results of research on interest, motivation, and preferences for establishing a network / community of practitioners providing support for SME development in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The research starts from the assumption that enterprises lack sufficient internal capacities to independently develop the functions needed to improve their operations […]

The second training session for greater inclusion of women in public procurement held

Following the successful first training session, the second free one-day training session was held on November 27, 2024, at the same venue, the Chamber of Commerce of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The goal of this session was to further empower women entrepreneurs and female-owned businesses to increase their participation in public procurement processes […]

The first training held to increase women’s participation in public procurement

Eda, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, organized a free one-day training session on public procurement on November 19, 2024. The training aimed to enhance women’s entrepreneurship by increasing the participation of women entrepreneurs and businesswomen in public procurement processes in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The session was […]

Check out the new blog

Goran Janković published a new blog on the topic: “Adjacent (almost) possible and how projects influence priorities in companies” Check it out here and let us know your impressions and thoughts.

Representatives of Eda at the Interreg Europe BEST DIH project partner meeting in Hungary

As one of the partners of the Interreg project BEST DIH (Boosting European DIH Success Through a new funding mix approach), representatives of Eda attended a meeting and study visit in Hungary held from November 6th to 8th. The meeting took place in Sárvár, where the innovative activities of Hungarian partners were presented, along with […]

Focus group on gender-sensitive public procurement held

As part of the conference “Women’s Entrepreneurship Days – 10 Years of Inspiration and Innovation”, held on November 7 and 8, 2024, at the Children’s House in Sarajevo, a focus group on the topic of gender-sensitive public procurement titled “Perspectives and Challenges” was organized. The focus group served as a platform for exchanging opinions and […]

New publication: Training needs of companies in leading economic sectors of BiH

Eda has published a new report containing results from a survey on companies’ training needs. During September and October 2024, the attitudes and opinions of representatives from 122 companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s leading economic sectors – metal processing, wood processing, food industry, plastics industry, and IT industry, were gathered. In addition to insights into […]

Call for women entrepreneurs to participate in a free training on public procurement

Eda and the Chamber of Commerce of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina invite women entrepreneurs and businesswomen to apply for a free one-day training on public procurement in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The training will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM, at the premises of the Chamber of Commerce of […]