News - EDA - Development Agency

14.08.2017

Implementation of the project “CRIN – Creation of a regional innovation network” is starting

Within the joint EU and German Government Programme for Local-Self Government and Economic Development in BiH – EU ProLocal, implemented by GIZ, Eda will lead implementation of the project “KRIN – Creating a Regional Innovation Network”. The KRIN project – Creation of a Regional Innovation Network is co-financed by the European Union within the joint programme […]

Opportunity for engagement within the project “Partnership for quality jobs and competitiveness”

Within implementation of the project “Partnership for Quality Jobs and Competitiveness”, financed by the European Union (under the call “Support to Local Employment Partnerships in BiH”, implemented by the International Labor Organization), Eda is looking for a trainer to conduct training for active job search. More information is available in the call that can be downloaded […]

09.08.2017

New project of SME support harmonisation in accordance with EU framework

Supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), represented by the Embassy of Sweden in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Eda is launching a new project that should enable and facilitate harmonisation of strategic framework and support policies for small and medium enterprises (SME) in BiH according to the EU Small Business Act (SBA). During the […]

04.08.2017

EU Small Business Act Localization Project successfully completed

Within joint program of EU and German government to support local governance and economic development in BiH – EU ProLocal, implemented by GIZ, Eda successfully concluded activities on localization of the EU Small Business Act, providing benefits to 10 local self-government units (Prijedor, Derventa, Prnjavor, Brčko, Zenica, Gračanica, Široki Brijeg, Grude, Posušje and Ljubuški). The […]

05.07.2017

The first steps towards a new strategic framework aimed at fight against corruption in Republika Srpska

Within activities for preparation of the new Anti-Corruption Strategy of Republika Srpska for the period 2018 – 2022, the first workshops were held aimed at defining current situation and problems regarding corruption in specific sectors. During eight conducted workshops, situation in police, judiciary, administration and local self-government, non-government sector, public finances, business sector, public services […]

30.06.2017

Experiences of Eda presented in the new publication of Mesopartner

In the new publication Annual Reflection 2017, published by Mesopartner, a renowned international knowledge firm that is specialized in economic development, competitiveness and innovation, on pages 52-55, an article on Eda’s experiences gained during implementation of the CREDO Krajina project was published. The article emphasizes importance of improving communication and cooperation between enterprises and meso […]

22.06.2017

New Eda’s look on new web site

After almost ten years, on the threshold of its 20th anniversary, Eda changed its visual identity as a reflection of its own evolution and development. The new visual identity symbolizes three Eda’s focuses: Development of sustainable policies and effective institutions in the complex context – Eda as a think tank. Transition of SME operations towards […]

07.06.2017

Finding a job – a priority for graduates from Prnjavor

Within the project “Partnership for Quality Jobs and Competitiveness”, financed by the European Union (under the call “Support to Local Employment Partnerships in BiH”, implemented by the International Labor Organization), which is implemented in the Municipality of Prnjavor, the research was conducted on the opinions and intentions of graduates of the Centre of Secondary Schools […]

02.06.2017

Support to metal processing companies in preparation of marketing plans

Within activities aimed to strengthen capacity of metal processing companies in area of marketing, representatives of Eda, GIZ and German expert for marketing, Mr. Jürgen Burks, visited five companies from Tešanj, Gračanica and Prijedor. On that occasion, opinions on prepared draft version of marketing plans were exchanged and suggestions for their further improvement were provided. […]

16.05.2017

Eda awarded the grant certificate for implementation of the project ‘KRIN’

At the ceremony organized within the joint EU and German Government Programme for Local-Self Government and Economic Development in BiH – EU ProLocal, implemented by GIZ, Eda was awarded grant certificate for the project ‘KRIN – Creation of Regional Innovation Network’. The ceremony was attended by H.E. Ambassador Lars Gunnar Wigemark, Head of EU Delegation […]

15.05.2017

Industry of Prnjavor requires skilled workers

Within the project “Partnership for Quality Jobs and Competitiveness”, financed by the European Union (under the call “Support to Local Employment Partnerships in BiH”, implemented by the International Labor Organization), which is implemented in the Municipality of Prnjavor, the research was conducted on the needs of industrial enterprises for labor force in the future and […]

28.04.2017

Preparation of action plans to improve the business environment in Brcko, Gracanica and Zenica

As an important part of the process of implementation of joint program EU and German government to support local governance and economic development in BiH – EU ProLocal, implemented by GIZ, Eda organized and moderated workshops with representatives of Gracanica municipality and Brcko District, where action plans for the implementation of priority measures to improve […]

14.04.2017

Public call for technical assistance to public enterprises in BiH

Within the project Transparent and Accountable Public Enterprises in BiH – TAPE, the public call for expression of interest for technical assistance to public enterprises in BiH for preparation and presentation of annual business plans and reports is opened. Interested public enterprises are invited to participate in the project, in order to work together with […]

31.03.2017

Labor is essential for development of leading industrial sectors

In premises of the Chamber of Commerce of Republika Srpska, the third, this time joint, meeting of Sector Boards of Metal and Wood Processing Industry was held on subject of harmonization of labor supply and demand. The meeting was attended by, besides directors of companies who are members of the Sector Boards of Metal and […]

29.03.2017

Prioritization of measures for improvement of business environment

As a part of a joint EU and Geman Government Programme for Local-Self Government and Economic Development in BiH – EU ProLocal, implemented by GIZ, Eda organized and moderated workshops with representatives of the City of Siroki Brijeg and the following municipalities: Ljubuski, Posusje and Grude. Conditions for improvements of local business environment that will […]