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Project “DESET” launched: Supporting the energy transition and digital transformation of manufacturing enterprises in BiH
30.04.2025

Project “DESET” launched: Supporting the energy transition and digital transformation of manufacturing enterprises in BiH

Eda, together with its partners – the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of Banja Luka, the Chamber of Commerce of Republika Srpska, the Innovation Center Banja Luka, and the Development Agency of Republika Srpska, has launched the implementation of the DESET project (Digitally Enabled Sustainable Energy Transition of manufacturing SMEs). The DESET project […]
New publications published by Eda
29.04.2025

New publications published by Eda

Check out the new publications available in Eda’s Reading Room. The first publication, “Practitioners’ Network for SME Development – Challenges and Opportunities“, presents the results of two complementary studies. The first study examined the interest and motivation of private providers of advisory support services in forming a community/network of practitioners, as well as explored possible […]
22.04.2025

Improvement of the work of the Institute of Metrology of BiH – Digitalization and development of measurement infrastructure

The Institute of Metrology of Bosnia and Herzegovina has successfully implemented the project “Improvement of the Work of the Institute of Metrology of BiH through the Development of a Digital Network between Authorized Metrology Laboratories and the Establishment of a Secondary Level Measurement Infrastructure for Calibration.” Within the scope of the project, modern equipment was […]
Swedish Support for Business Development: 7th Annual Conference Held in Sarajevo
15.04.2025

Swedish Support for Business Development: 7th Annual Conference Held in Sarajevo

Eda, in cooperation with the Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and with the support of the Embassy of Sweden in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the project “Advanced Implementation of the Small Business Act in BiH2EU – SBA in BiH2EU” organized the 7th Annual Conference on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), titled “SME NEXT […]
Only three days left to register for the 7th Annual Conference on SME Support in BiH
07.04.2025

Only three days left to register for the 7th Annual Conference on SME Support in BiH

Preparations for the 7th Annual Conference on SME Support in BiH, titled “SMEs NEXT – From (Un)Learned Lessons to Crisis as Opportunity” are in their final phase. If you haven’t registered yet and would like to attend the conference, don’t wait—registration is open until Wednesday, April 9th at 2:00 PM via email at [email protected]. The […]
Announcement of the 7th Annual Conference on SME Support in BiH
27.03.2025

Announcement of the 7th Annual Conference on SME Support in BiH

The Enterprise Development Agency Eda, in cooperation with the Foreign Trade Chamber of BiH, and with the support of the Embassy of Sweden in BiH through the project “Advanced Implementation of the Small Business Act in BiH2EU – SBA in BiH2EU,” is organizing the 7th Annual Conference on Small and Medium Enterprises on the topic: […]
Research on networking between enterprise experts and consultants
12.03.2025

Research on networking between enterprise experts and consultants

Eda conducted research aimed at gathering insights into what enterprise experts think about the idea of connecting/networking with consultants, whether they are professionally and personally interested in such networking, and if so, what they expect from others and themselves in future cooperation. We gathered responses from 77 experts from 75 enterprises operating in various sectors […]
Guidelines for introducing gender-responsive public procurement into the practice of local self-government units prepared
27.02.2025

Guidelines for introducing gender-responsive public procurement into the practice of local self-government units prepared

The guidelines provide local self-government units with concrete steps for implementing gender-responsive principles in public procurement procedures, relying on the results of analyses and recommendations from relevant studies. By implementing these guidelines, local self-government units can build a fairer and more inclusive public procurement system, contributing to the more efficient use of public funds and […]
Adoption and application of new knowledge in Eda’s team
21.02.2025

Adoption and application of new knowledge in Eda’s team

Following yesterday’s training on the use of the new technique “Estuarine mapping” developed by the Cynefin Company, Pavle Miovčić shared the acquired knowledge and information with the rest of Eda’s team today. We attempted to apply this technique to an actual and challenging topic: how to facilitate and accelerate the digital transformation of SMEs in […]
Roundtable on enhancing women’s participation and introducing gender-sensitive policies in public procurement held
13.02.2025

Roundtable on enhancing women’s participation and introducing gender-sensitive policies in public procurement held

Eda, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, organized a roundtable on the topic “How to Enhance Women’s Participation and Introduce Gender-Sensitive Policies in Public Procurement in BiH”. The roundtable brought together representatives of the Public Procurement Agency of BiH, the Chamber of Commerce of the Federation of […]
New Blog: Training Needs of Enterprises – What Changes and What Remains Stabile
07.02.2025

New Blog: Training Needs of Enterprises – What Changes and What Remains Stabile

The blog provides an overview of a conducted research study on companies’ training needs. Which findings surprised us, and what was expected? Find out in the new blog by Miloš Šipragić: https://edabl.org/training-needs-of-enterprises-what-changes-and-what-remains-the-same/
Training for greater inclusion of women in public procurement in Tešanj
06.02.2025

Training for greater inclusion of women in public procurement in Tešanj

In cooperation with the Association of Businesswomen SHE, representatives and associates of Eda conducted the fifth one-day training on public procurement for female entrepreneurs and women in business at the premises of the Municipality of Tešanj. The goal of this training was to further empower women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses to increase their participation in […]
Published study: Gender-Responsive Public Procurement in BiH: Current State and Perspectives
03.02.2025

Published study: Gender-Responsive Public Procurement in BiH: Current State and Perspectives

Eda has published the study “Gender-Responsive Public Procurement in BiH: Current State and Perspectives”, which analyzes the current situation and opportunities for improving gender-responsive public procurement in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Gender-responsive public procurement is a strategic tool for promoting gender equality through public spending, enabling women entrepreneurs to gain fairer access to economic opportunities. The […]
Media representatives informed about key research findings
29.01.2025

Media representatives informed about key research findings

At a working lunch, representatives of Eda presented the findings of a study on the current state and opportunities for improving gender-responsive public procurement in Bosnia and Herzegovina to media representatives. The research combined qualitative and quantitative approach, including an analysis of over 2,000 public procurement procedures in 12 local communities in BiH during 2023. […]
The Advantis Broker team conducted an in-house training on ESG for Eda Team
24.01.2025

The Advantis Broker team conducted an in-house training on ESG for Eda Team

Eda team had the opportunity and pleasure to participate in an in-house training on ESG, conducted by the Advantis Broker team. During the training, the presenters shared their extensive knowledge and experience on ESG with Eda team, providing a comprehensive insight into ESG principles and their strategic importance in modern business. Special emphasis was placed […]