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Eda 25 years – by CREATING vs Corrupting
09.06.2023

Eda 25 years – by CREATING vs Corrupting

Description: On the occasion of the anniversary – 25 years of successful work of Eda, we have prepared a publication in which we have described what and how we have been working on in the past 5 years, what vision we have for the upcoming period, and how we will strive to transform that vision […]

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How to improve the implementation of SME development strategies and plans? Mechanism, results, experiences and recommendations
28.06.2022

How to improve the implementation of SME development strategies and plans? Mechanism, results, experiences and recommendations

Description: The publication presents the instrument that Eda used within the project “SBA in BiH”. We called the instrument the SIEM – Strategy Implementation Enabling Mechanism, to highlight its core function, which is to strengthen the component/phase of implementation in the SME development management cycle. SIEM is in the mature phase of development, at the […]
A guide for harmonization of policies and instruments that promote and support the greening of SMEs in BiH
30.12.2021

A guide for harmonization of policies and instruments that promote and support the greening of SMEs in BiH

Description: The guide contains: 1) assessment of the expected impacts of decarbonization in the industry in the EU on industrial SMEs in BiH that will encourage their greening, 2) review of identified barriers to energy efficiency in industrial SMEs in BiH and analysis of measures implemented in countries comparators in the region and developed EU […]
Guide for establishing energy efficiency networks in the industry in BiH
29.12.2021

Guide for establishing energy efficiency networks in the industry in BiH

Description: This guide describes a method of supporting SMEs to improve energy efficiency – the concept of energy efficiency networks in the industry. The concept of SME support is complementary to the activities envisaged in the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP) of BiH. The aim of the efficiency networks in industry model is to […]
Preliminary energy audit for SMEs – Methodological manual

Preliminary energy audit for SMEs – Methodological manual

Description: This methodological manual is a kind of guide for auditors when conducting preliminary energy audits. It was created within the project “Energy Efficiency Network in Industry in BiH” whose goal is to conduct preliminary audits of energy flows in selected SMEs, identify places to improve energy efficiency, assess the level of implementation and readiness […]
Internationalization of SMEs in BiH – Towards harmonization of policies and support instruments
28.12.2021

Internationalization of SMEs in BiH – Towards harmonization of policies and support instruments

Description: The study was prepared with the aim to point out the importance of the internationalization process and to provide an overview of policies and instruments to support the internationalization process. Based on that, it was pointed out the need to create harmonized policies and support instruments for SMEs in the dimensions of the SBA […]
Recommendations for SMEs in the field of intellectual property
22.03.2021

Recommendations for SMEs in the field of intellectual property

Description: The recommendations indicate the possibilities of improving the competitiveness of enterprises through the protection and use of intellectual property rights. The first two groups of recommendations relate to decision-making on the use of intellectual property systems in business and the establishment of an effective intellectual property management system, while the other four groups of […]
How to achieve greater added value – Stories of innovative companies from our environment
28.12.2020

How to achieve greater added value – Stories of innovative companies from our environment

Description: The publication contains a “collage” of stories about innovative companies from Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. It was prepared with the aim to draw attention to the importance of having own product and building own brand, as well as those business functions that especially contribute to this. The publication was prepared within […]
Mapping of institutions for product conformity assessment
05.05.2020

Mapping of institutions for product conformity assessment

Description: The study was prepared from the perspective of SMEs. For them it is very important that conformity assessment bodies are accessible, having in mind both their location and prices. By mapping, it was covered a wide region where conformity assessment bodies are located, which are still sufficiently “close” to SMEs in B&H and offer affordable […]
State Aid as an Incentive for SME Development in BiH – Guide for policy makers and entrepreneurs
25.04.2020

State Aid as an Incentive for SME Development in BiH – Guide for policy makers and entrepreneurs

Description: The guide is intended for policy makers, directors of companies and entrepreneurs, with the aim to clarify the concept of the state aid and its importance as a development instrument, and to point out the opportunities available and the pitfalls to be avoided in this area. The guide presents state aid rules for SMEs in […]
Why and how to support the introduction of technical standards in enterprises – Policy study
09.04.2020

Why and how to support the introduction of technical standards in enterprises – Policy study

Description: The policy study outlines the importance of supporting export-oriented companies, with emphasis on technical standards. The current situation of implementation of European technical legislation in BiH with enterprise support policies and practices is presented, as well as the proposal of models and instruments of enterprise support for the implementation of technical standards, with a […]
Guide on Public-Private Dialogue: How to Develop SMEs in BiH Together
08.01.2020

Guide on Public-Private Dialogue: How to Develop SMEs in BiH Together

Description: 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 […]
Two sides of the medal – Integrity of contracting authorities and tenderers in public procurement
02.09.2019

Two sides of the medal – Integrity of contracting authorities and tenderers in public procurement

Description: The publication presents findings of monitoring of the integrity of contracting authorities (public sector institutions) in the field of public procurement, as well as attitudes and opinions of representatives of the business community (tenderers) regarding public procurement. Monitoring was conducted using individual and aggregated findings of public sector auditing institutions, as well as information […]
Information and Communications Technology – Fuel for SME Competitiveness
15.08.2019

Information and Communications Technology – Fuel for SME Competitiveness

Description: The study presents the situation regarding ICT usage in metal and wood processing industry in BiH; current trends, key fields and level of ICT usage in production; digitalization examples from medium-sized companies in Germany; required measures to support B&H production industry in digitalization, as well as the role of supporting institutions / organizations in this […]

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Standardized Methodology for Strategic Planning and Management of SME Development, pre-final version
29.01.2019

Standardized Methodology for Strategic Planning and Management of SME Development, pre-final version

Description: The methodology should enable harmonization of SME strategies and policies, developed and implemented at the relevant planning levels, with the European framework, in order to facilitate and accelerate European integration of BiH in this area, as well as to complete the SME development management cycle according to the same methodological matrix. It is also […]

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