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17.12.2024

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 […]

12.12.2024

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 […]

10.12.2024

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 […]

06.12.2024

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 […]

29.11.2024

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 […]

22.11.2024

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 […]

20.11.2024

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.

14.11.2024

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 […]

11.11.2024

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 […]

06.11.2024

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 […]

05.11.2024

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 […]

18.10.2024

New progress in the preparation of the Quality Infrastructure Strategy in BiH

At the 4th meeting of the Working Group for drafting the Quality Infrastructure Strategy in BiH, held on October 17 in Sarajevo (Hotel ibis Styles), further progress was made in the preparation of this highly significant strategic document, identified as a priority in the European Commission’s reports on BiH under Chapter 1 (Free Movement of […]

16.10.2024

Useful exchange of information and experiences for the development of the Quality Infrastructure Strategy in BiH

On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, an online workshop was held with the Working Group for drafting the Quality Infrastructure Strategy in BiH, together with the team from the Ministry of Economy of Serbia, with 25 participants. During the workshop, information about the preparation of strategic documents in this field was exchanged, and colleagues from Serbia […]

10.10.2024

New publications by Eda

Eda has released two new publications. The first one is titled “Practical Recommendations for Improving Procedures for Grant Allocation to Support SMEs in Bosnia and Herzegovina”. These recommendations stem from a decade of experience by Eda and other organizations in the process of allocating grant funds for projects aimed at SME development in Bosnia and […]

09.10.2024

Launched research on networking of practitioners for business support and development of MSMEs

Eda has launched a study on the interest, motivation, and preferences of practitioners who provide advisory support for the business operations and development of MSMEs. Through interviews with practitioners, the aim is to gather insights on the need for mutual cooperation in identifying the challenges that companies face (e.g., smart transition, digitalization, green transformation, artificial […]