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The lucky winners were drawn
12.08.2020

The lucky winners were drawn

A public drawing of winners, within the MarketMakers project and a survey on new financial products to support IT training, was held today at 12:00. The public drawing could be followed live via the Zoom app. Over 1000 young people from all over BiH filled in the questionnaire, and the Random application drew the names […]
Invitation to companies and entrepreneurs to participate in the program “Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs”
28.07.2020

Invitation to companies and entrepreneurs to participate in the program “Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs”

The European Union’s Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) program is active in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a cross-border exchange program that provides BiH companies with the opportunity to work with serious and dedicated young entrepreneurs from other countries to develop new business ideas and learn new markets, thus becoming part of the European network […]
A survey on new financial products to support IT training has begun
23.07.2020

A survey on new financial products to support IT training has begun

In order to gather information on interest in new financial products to support IT training, a survey was launched as part of the MarketMakers project supported by the Swiss Government, implemented by Swiss Helvetas and Kolektiv d.o.o./Posao.ba. Eda and MF Bank are working together on a pilot financial product for IT training that will, hopefully, […]
16.07.2020

Contract signed for new NOVALIS project – support for the development of innovation network in the sectors of metal and wood processing industry

Contract for implementation of the project NOVALIS – Network of Value Adding Local Innovation Structures is signed on 16 July 2020. The project is focused on improving competitiveness of export-oriented SMEs in metal and wood processing sectors in BiH with expected positive impact on added value and highly skilled employment. It is envisaged that the […]
Ongoing analytical and research activities related to student employment
07.07.2020

Ongoing analytical and research activities related to student employment

As part of the MarketMakers project, which aims to facilitate the employment of students in Republika Srpska by modifying existing or creating new legal solutions, drafts of stakeholder analysis and the relevant legal framework have been prepared. Also, as part of the planned research activities, draft interviews and surveys with employers were prepared. They will […]
Survey results as useful guidelines for the preparation of the “Citizens’ Budget” for the Ministry of Finance and Treasury of BiH
29.06.2020

Survey results as useful guidelines for the preparation of the “Citizens’ Budget” for the Ministry of Finance and Treasury of BiH

A survey for the preparation of the “Citizens’ Budget” for the Ministry of Finance and Treasury of BiH was conducted in the period 8-17. June 2020. The research aimed to collect attitudes and opinions of representatives of institutions – beneficiaries of the BiH budget, civil society organizations, and citizens on the content of the “Citizens’ […]
Useful inputs for the preparation of the SME and Entrepreneurship Development Strategy of RS gathered
17.06.2020

Useful inputs for the preparation of the SME and Entrepreneurship Development Strategy of RS gathered

In order to obtain inputs for the preparation of the Strategy for SME and Entrepreneurship Development of Republika Srpska 2021-2027, a workshop was organized with the participation of directors of companies in the field of wood processing, metal processing, food and textile industry, information technology, consultants, representatives of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and the […]
A survey on the “Citizens’ Budget” for the Ministry of Finance and Treasury of BiH has begun
05.06.2020

A survey on the “Citizens’ Budget” for the Ministry of Finance and Treasury of BiH has begun

In accordance with the methodology for conducting the analysis for the preparation of the “Citizens ‘Budget” for the Ministry of Finance and Treasury of BiH, a survey was prepared with the aim of collecting attitudes and opinions on the content of the “Citizens’ Budget”. “Citizens’ Budget” is a type of guide for citizens and budget […]
Focus groups for the preparation of the Citizens’ Budget held
29.05.2020

Focus groups for the preparation of the Citizens’ Budget held

As part of the methodology for conducting relevant analyses for the preparation of the Citizens’ Budget for the Ministry of Finance and Treasury of BiH, online focus groups were organized on May 27 and 28, 2020. The focus groups aimed to collect inputs for the preparation of SWOT and PESTLE analysis for the preparation of […]
Programming of harmonized support to SME development in BiH
27.05.2020

Programming of harmonized support to SME development in BiH

The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of BiH, with the active participation of representatives of relevant institutions and support from the project SBA in BiH, began the process of drafting the Strategic Guidelines for Harmonization of SME and Entrepreneurship Support in BiH 2021-2027 in December 2019. The draft of the first part of […]
Webinar “Why and how to support the introduction of technical standards in enterprises”
26.05.2020

Webinar “Why and how to support the introduction of technical standards in enterprises”

We hereby announce a webinar “Why and how to support the introduction of technical standards in enterprises”. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 in the period 1.30-3.00 p.m. and will be led by Dr Vid Jovišević, prof. who is the author of the policy study on the support  of the introduction […]
Announcement of the webinar on the topic “State aid as an incentive for SME development”
14.05.2020

Announcement of the webinar on the topic “State aid as an incentive for SME development”

Within the project “SBA in BiH”, Eda is organizing a webinar on the topic “State aid as an incentive for SME development”. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in the period 1.30-3.00 p.m. and is intended for those who participate in creating financial support for SMEs and entrepreneurship at all levels, […]
Study “Mapping of Institutions for Product Conformity Assessment” published
05.05.2020

Study “Mapping of Institutions for Product Conformity Assessment” published

As a part of the efforts and activities of the project “SBA in BiH” aimed at improving the Dimension 7 (Standards and technical regulation) of the SBA Profile of BiH, taking into account the OECD recommendation that it is important to improve access of SMEs in BiH to standardization, the study “Mapping of Institutions for […]
Contracts signed for translation of 21 technical standards in the field of welding, wood, and metal processing
29.04.2020

Contracts signed for translation of 21 technical standards in the field of welding, wood, and metal processing

Within activities on implementation of the project “Improving the availability of technical standards for SMEs in BiH” implemented by the Institute for Standardization of B&H and Eda, contracts for the translation services of 21 technical standards in the field of welding, wood, and metal processing were signed. The contracts were signed with six associates, with […]
“State Aid as an Incentive for SME Development in BiH” – a new guide for policymakers and entrepreneurs
24.04.2020

“State Aid as an Incentive for SME Development in BiH” – a new guide for policymakers and entrepreneurs

Having in mind the OECD recommendation and the Principle 5 of the Small Business Act for Europe, which invites countries to “refocus state aid policy to better address SMEs’ needs, including the design of better targeted measures” (OECD et al, 2019, p. 208)*, the guide “State Aid as an Incentive for SME Development in BiH” […]