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Policy study “Why and how to support the introduction of technical standards in enterprises” published

As a part of the activities and efforts of the project „SBA in BiH“ aimed at improving the dimension 7 (Standards and technical regulation) of the SBA profile of BIH, the policy study “Why and how to support the implementation of technical standards in enterprises” was published. The policy study outlines the importance of support […]

Adapting to new circumstances

In new circumstances caused by the coronavirus, we intensively communicate with directors of companies, as well as with representatives of authorities, international organizations and business support organizations, in order to better adapt our operations and support to new circumstances and needs. In this context, we convey relevant information, experiences and opinions. One of the useful documents […]

Findings of the second survey on attitudes of Republika Srpska citizens on NATO and Euro-Atlantic integration presented

In the premises of the Faculty of Political Sciences in Banja Luka, the results of the second out of three surveys on attitudes of Republika Srpska citizens on NATO and Euro-Atlantic integration were presented. The results of the research were presented by Mr. Aleksandar Jankovic, co-author of the research, with the presence of Mr. Aleksandar […]

Grant contracts signed for the implementation of projects for women’s entrepreneurship support

Eda in cooperation with the Department for Economic Development, Sport and Culture of the Brcko District of BiH has organized the signing of a grant contract for the implementation of projects for women’s entrepreneurship support in the Brcko District of BiH. Within the project “European Small Business Act as a framework of SME strategies and […]

High quality inputs from the workshop for preparation of the SME Development Strategy of Republika Srpska

The Ministry of Economy and Entrepreneurship of Republika Srpska and Eda organized the first of a series of planned workshops for development of the SME and Entrepreneurship Development Strategy of Republika Srpska for the period 2021-2027. The workshop was attended by over 50 participants of the RS Government (the Ministry for Scientific and Technological Development, […]

A public call for translation of technical standards (EN standards) published

Within the project “European Small Business Act as a framework of SME strategies and policies in BiH – SBA in BiH”, Eda in cooperation with the Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina, published a public call for translation of technical standards (EN standards) in the field of woodworking, metalworking, and welding, for products exported […]

A public call for SMEs to implement the ISO 50001: 2018 Energy Management Standard

Within the project “Implementation of the ISO 50001: 2018 Energy Management Standard in SMEs” supported through the “SBA in BiH” project, a public call for SMEs planning to implement the energy management system according to the requirements of the ISO 50001: 2018 standard. The project envisages financing the costs of consulting services and participation in […]

Workshop on preparing the SME Development Strategy in Zenica for the period 2021-2027 held

As a part of the process of drafting of the SME Development Strategy in Zenica for the period 2021-2027, a workshop was held with the aim to draft the strategic part of the document. The workshop was attended by over 20 participants, including representatives of the Ministry of Development, Entrepreneurship and Crafts of the Federation of […]

The second wave of the survey of Republika Srpska citizens on NATO integration began

As a part of the project “Starting a Discussion on NATO Integration in Republika Srpska”, the second wave of the survey of Republika Srpska citizens on NATO and Euro-Atlantic integration began. The survey covers over 1000 citizens of Republika Srpska and it is conducted by using a telephone survey based on the CATI (Computer-Assisted Telephone […]

Finalizing the analysis and mapping of quality infrastructure entities

As a part of the activities of the project „SBA in BiH“ aimed at improving the dimension 7 (Standards and technical regulation) of the SBA profile of BiH, and in line with the OECD recommendation that it is necessary to improve the SME’s access to standardization, finalization of an analysis that includes mapping of quality […]

The Guide on Public-Private Dialogue for development of SMEs in BiH published

The Guide on Public-Private Dialogue for development of SMEs in BiH was prepared within the project “European Small Business Act as a framework of SME strategies and policies in BiH – SBA in BiH” with the aim to clarify the concept of the  public-private dialogue and its importance, provide insight into existing practices of public-private […]

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Development Strategy of the Municipality of Bileca 2020 – 2029

In accordance with the decision of the Municipality of Bileća to plan its engagement in local development, Eda was contracted to provide technical support to the Municipal Development Team in the process of drafting the Integrated Development Strategy of the Municipality of Bileca for the period 2020 – 2029. Municipal Development Team, in cooperation and […]

Successful start of drafting Strategic Guidelines for Harmonization of SME Support in BiH

The first workshop for preparation of Strategic Guidelines for Harmonization of SME support in BiH was held in Sarajevo yesterday. A total of 24 participants from ministries, institutes, directorates and agencies at the state level, with representatives of the Foreign Trade Chamber BiH and the Eda –  Enterprise Development Agency, accepted and supported the proposed […]

A contract for the implementation of the project “Improving the availability of technical standards for SMEs in BiH” signed

Representatives of the BiH Institute for Standardization and Eda have signed the contract for the implementation of the project “Improving the availability of technical standards for SMEs in BiH”. The project was jointly defined on the basis of conducted SMEs’ situation and needs analysis with the aim to facilitate access to priority technical standards. Within […]