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Guidelines for processing and analyzing of local economy data
28.12.2018

Guidelines for processing and analyzing of local economy data

Description: Collecting, processing and analyzing data is a prerequisite for preparing an appropriate and effective policy in area of economic development at the local, municipal level. The Guidelines was prepared for those who are engaged in local development and analysis of local economies, to provide them an easy and practical document for using one of […]
Guidelines for value chain analysis

Guidelines for value chain analysis

Description: Guidelines were prepared in order to provide municipal development teams a clear and precise review of all activities within the value chain analysis. Using the guidelines may facilitate implementation of the value chain analysis as an important segment of the analysis of economic sector competitiveness. The publication was prepared within the LocalInterAct network project […]
Analysis of the local economy – the Municipality of Prnjavor

Analysis of the local economy – the Municipality of Prnjavor

Description:  The most important economic indicators of the Municipality of Prnjavor were analyzed, such as number of enterprises, total income, sectoral employment, export, profit, profitability, and productivity. The findings will be used as an important basis for planning, implementation, and measurement of the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving the competitiveness of export-oriented sectors and […]
Analysis of the local economy – the Municipality of Laktaši

Analysis of the local economy – the Municipality of Laktaši

Description:  The most important economic indicators of the Municipality of Laktaši were analyzed, such as number of enterprises, total income, sectoral employment, export, profit, profitability, and productivity. The findings will be used as an important basis for planning, implementation, and measurement of the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving the competitiveness of export-oriented sectors and […]
Analysis of the local economy – the Municipality of Derventa

Analysis of the local economy – the Municipality of Derventa

Description:  The most important economic indicators of the Municipality of Derventa were analyzed, such as number of enterprises, total income, sectoral employment, export, profit, profitability, and productivity. The findings will be used as an important basis for planning, implementation, and measurement of the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving the competitiveness of export-oriented sectors and enterprises […]
Analysis of the competitiveness of the metal processing sector in the Municipality of Prnjavor

Analysis of the competitiveness of the metal processing sector in the Municipality of Prnjavor

Description: On basis of the conducted quantitative analysis, a qualitative analysis of the wood processing sector of the Municipality of Prnjavor was carried out, which included the value chain analysis, the competitiveness of the industry (according to the Porter’s Diamond model) and the framework of systemic competitiveness. Findings of the conducted research were used to […]
Analysis of the competitiveness of the metal processing sector in the Municipality of Derventa

Analysis of the competitiveness of the metal processing sector in the Municipality of Derventa

Description: On basis of the conducted quantitative analysis, a qualitative analysis of the wood processing sector of the Municipality of Derventa was carried out, which included the value chain analysis, the competitiveness of the industry (according to the Porter’s Diamond model) and the framework of systemic competitiveness. Findings of the conducted research were used to […]
Analysis of the competitiveness of the wood processing sector in the Municipality of Laktaši

Analysis of the competitiveness of the wood processing sector in the Municipality of Laktaši

Description: On basis of the conducted quantitative analysis, a qualitative analysis of the wood processing sector of the Municipality of Laktaši was carried out, which included the value chain analysis, the competitiveness of the industry (according to the Porter’s Diamond model) and the framework of systemic competitiveness. Findings of the conducted research were used to […]
Eda, 20 years – How we change (also changing ourselves)
11.12.2018

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

Description: 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 […]
Innovations – Why and How
02.11.2018

Innovations – Why and How

Description: The publication defines the most important concepts related to innovation and presents current situation regarding innovations in metal and wood processing sectors. Also, some of good examples of cooperation are presented and it is pointed out to possible activities for capacity building and especially interactions, in order to increase number of innovations in enterprises. […]
Strategic Framework for Innovations in Enterprises
01.11.2018

Strategic Framework for Innovations in Enterprises

Description: Brief argues importance of innovations for competitiveness of enterprises, need to strengthen capacities of companies and support institutions, as well as interactions between them. The need to prepare an innovation strategy that would give orientation and a framework for action in this area is advocated for. Recommended approach to development of the Strategy is […]
Interactions and Cooperation in Introduction of Innovations in Enterprises

Interactions and Cooperation in Introduction of Innovations in Enterprises

Description: Brief points to importance of and need to enhance interactions and cooperation between enterprises, as well as between enterprises and support institutions, in order to increase number of innovations in enterprises. Examples of good practices of interactions between enterprises (in form of sector board meetings, study visits, database with capacities of enterprises, etc.) are […]
Innovations and Interactions – Key Factors for Development of Enterprises
16.10.2018

Innovations and Interactions – Key Factors for Development of Enterprises

Description: In the first part of the Study, key concepts related to innovation are clarified, while the second part contains an overview of quantitative indicators related to innovation of enterprises in the Republika Srpska, the Federation of BiH, the Western Balkans and the EU. In the third part are findings of the conducted research on […]
Successful Women in Economy of Prnjavor
11.10.2018

Successful Women in Economy of Prnjavor

Description: Although most of the company is owned by men and although it is considered that enterprises, especially industrial, are managed by men, it is shown in practice that in a significant number of companies, women perform and lead key jobs such as financial management, production organization and communication with clients. In Prnjavor, there are […]
A Manual for Active Job Search

A Manual for Active Job Search

Description: A manual for active job search has been prepared with the aim to provide support to unemployed persons in process of job searching. Among others, the manual contains instructions and tips for preparation of an appropriate biography and motivation letter, as well as tips for interview with a potential employer. Also, the manual contains […]