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Strengthening interactions between companies and support institutions, a key factor in improving innovations

Having in mind the importance of innovations for development of the economy, business opportunities offered by the green economy, as well as the importance of harmonization of strategic and operational plans of relevant institutions and organizations, Eda and the Ministry of Economy and Entrepreneurship of Republika Srpska organized together a workshop “Overview of support activities […]

Digitization aimed at improving enterprises’ competitiveness

Research on status of development level of digitization in metal and wood processing companies in selected BH municipalities is currently ongoing. Representatives of Eda, together with German experts, are conducting interviews with company directors in order to identify opportunities for improving the competitiveness of enterprises by using appropriate IT solutions. This topic is also discussed […]

Methodological innovations in planning of SMEs development

During 2018, by engaging relevant stakeholders, a new, “Standardized methodology for strategic planning and managing development of SMEs in BiH” was created. Due to changes in the environment in which SMEs operate, there is a need to adapt approach in planning of development processes involving SMEs. By retaining proven concepts and developing and applying new […]

Experiences and challenges in improving SME innovations, summarized in a new blog

In the new blog “SME innovations – Experiences and Challenges”, experiences and challenges related to improvement of SME innovations were summarized, which came through implementation of the KRIN project – Creation of Regional Innovation Network. The blog describes how the project concept was created, how the project was implemented, and what kind of findings came […]

Training for implementation of the Law on whistle-blower protection in Republika Srpska was held

In the premises of the Chamber of Commerce of Republika Srpska, training for representatives of public companies, public institutions and companies from Republika Srpska was held. The aim of the training was to provide assistance to responsible persons in the mentioned organizations in creating conditions for safe reporting of corruption, efficient dealing with corruption reporting […]

Minister of Economy and Entrepreneurship of Republika Srpska, Mr. Petričević emphasized importance of harmonization of SME definition in RS for easier access to the EU funds

Minister of Economy and Entrepreneurship of Republika Srpska, Mr. Vjekoslav Petricevic held a meeting with Director of Eda, Mr. Miovčić regarding the need and importance of harmonization of SME definition in Republika Srpska with SME definition in the European Union. On this occasion, Minister Petricevic said: “Harmonization of SME definition in Republika Srpska with SME […]

The project “Partnership for quality jobs and competitiveness” is ending today

The project “Partnership for quality jobs and competitiveness” started in June 2017 is ending today. The overall goal of the project was increased harmonization between supply and demand in the labour market in Prnjavor, and the specific goal was established functional employment partnership of the Prnjavor Municipality as the capacity for continuous implementation of active […]

IT training for the unemployed with financial support

As a part of the planned activities of the MarketMakers project, a financial mechanism has been prepared that will enable loan financing of priority IT trainings for the unemployed young people not able to provide financial resources for this purpose. At the beginning of February, this mechanism will be promoted, allowing deferred payment of training […]

The last training within the project and 7 new welders

The last training for welders, which was attended by 7 unemployed persons from Prnjavor, was held during January 2019 at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Banja Luka. A total of 22 welders have been trained so far, with about 80% of the participants showing very good results. Training participants are also very satisfied with […]

Research on digitization in the economy

Representatives of Eda, together with German consultants, are participating in the research on the current level of digitization in metal and wood processing companies in selected municipalities, with the aim of creating recommendations for improving that level and related capacity. So far, meetings have been held with directors of 10 metal and 5 wood processing […]

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Prepared publications and promotional materials for the municipalities of Derventa, Prnjavor and Laktaši

Within the LocalInterAct Network project, 8 publications were prepared, as well as promotional materials for the municipalities of Derventa, Prnjavor and Laktaši. The following publications were prepared: Analysis of the competitiveness of the wood processing sector in the Municipality of Laktasi Analysis of the competitiveness of the metal processing sector in the Municipality of Derventa […]

Young welders are very successful in training

Within the project “Partnership for quality jobs and competitiveness”, training of the third group for welders was completed. The group consisted of 5 young, unemployed persons from Prnjavor, who attended practical training lasting 40 school hours, which took place at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Banja Luka. So far, a total of 15 welders […]

A public call for submission of project proposal concepts for support of women entrepreneurship development is published

Within the project “European Small Business Act as a framework of SME strategies and policies in BiH – SBA in BiH”, Eda has launched a public call for submission of project proposal concepts for support of women entrepreneurship development through grants from the SME Strategy Implementation Enabling Mechanism. Concepts of project proposals can be submitted […]

New publication: Eda, 20 years – How we change (also changing ourselves)

On the occasion of the anniversary – 20 years of successful work of Eda, we published a publication describing what we do and how we do it, who we cooperate with, who we learn from, how we change (also changing ourselves) and what kind of approach, frameworks and tools we use. In the publication, we also described our […]