Institute for Development and Innovation

Serbia Needs 35 Years to Reach the EU Economic Standard, Despite Leading in Digitalisation
In the area of economic indicators that most affect the standard of living, Serbia needs 35 years to reach the EU average.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Is there development without domestic investment? Can the Serbian economy have the Ramonda characteristics?
The issue of insufficient domestic investment as a reason for the failure of the current economic model is being discussed increasingly often.
  • 6 minutes read

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

How is it possible to achieve a standard of living in the EU? Through membership and the “waiting room”
To converge with the EU’s standard of living, it seems essential for the country to access greater financial transfers and increase exports to the EU.
  • 5 minutes read

INNOVATION

The labor market in Southern and Eastern Serbia is the least inclusive for women
RSO’s data show that female employment in the Region of Southern and Eastern Serbia is the lowest in the country – only 39.9%, compared to 51.7% in the Belgrade region.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

converge2eu
The goal of the project “Converge2EU” is to establish a comprehensive research and advocacy framework for monitoring socio-economic development indicators in Serbia in comparison with those in the EU, with a particular focus on evidence-based advocacy.
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REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

Regenerative Agriculture: Trend or Necessity?
Regenerative agriculture offers a pathway to address climate change by restoring soil health and biodiversity while bringing substantial improvements in agricultural practices and economic gains for farmers.
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The mission of the Institute for Development and Innovation is to create economically independent individuals. The vision is to establish an economically and democratically developed society based on equal opportunities.
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INNOVATION

The labor market in Southern and Eastern Serbia is the least inclusive for women
RSO’s data show that female employment in the Region of Southern and Eastern Serbia is the lowest in the country – only 39.9%, compared to 51.7% in the Belgrade region.
  • 2 minutes read

CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate Change and Wildfires: Developing Sustainable Solutions for the Future
The focus of the project RES2FIRE is on disasters caused by forest fires as a consequence of the increasing impact of climate change.
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BIOECONOMY

Bioeconomy: From Technological Revolution to Societal Transformation
The bioeconomy represents the optimal use of renewable biological resources and renewable raw materials from agriculture, forestry or other sources.
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WOMEN'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Among young entrepreneurs in Serbia, every third person is a woman
The panel discussion aimed to motivate successful female entrepreneurs, participants in the “Ekonomski snažne!” project, to further work on their entrepreneurial ideas.
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INNOVATION

Aligning Nutrition, Health, and Sustainability Research is Crucial for Driving Systemic Change
Food systems not only contribute to climate change but are also a key factor in public health.
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INNOVATION

Social Innovations as an Opportunity for Further Development of the Jablanica and Pcinja Districts 
The measure of success for the ESIRA project will be the number of beneficiaries receiving support from social initiatives. 
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INNOVATION

Jablanica and Pčinja are part of the network of multi-actor platforms in Europe.
Multi-actor platforms (MAP) are conceived by the project as platforms for the development and implementation of innovative initiatives in the field of social economy.
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The activities conducted by the Institute for Development and Innovation are preparation of economic analyses and research, education, and advocacy of evidence-based economic policies.

Innovation
The Institute for Development and Innovation finds and implements innovative working methods, thus becoming an example of good practice.
Expertise
The Institute for Development and Innovation relies on the proven and narrow expertise of individuals, who are constantly improving knowledge in their field of work.
Objectivity
The Institute for Development and Innovation is guided by the knowledge and skills necessary to reach impartial conclusions, without the influence of interest groups.
Applicability
The Institute for Development and Innovation implements projects whose results are concrete, measurable, and positively impact citizens' well-being.

Latest content

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Serbia Needs 35 Years to Reach the EU Economic Standard, Despite Leading in Digitalisation
In the area of economic indicators that most affect the standard of living, Serbia needs 35 years to reach the EU average.
  • 3 minutes read

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

How is it possible to achieve a standard of living in the EU? Through membership and the “waiting room”
To converge with the EU’s standard of living, it seems essential for the country to access greater financial transfers and increase exports to the EU.
  • 5 minutes read

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

converge2eu
The goal of the project “Converge2EU” is to establish a comprehensive research and advocacy framework for monitoring socio-economic development indicators in Serbia in comparison with those in the EU, with a particular focus on evidence-based advocacy.
  • 4 minutes read

BIOECONOMY

The ecological crisis is a reflection of the social crisis
Although technological development is an important part of the green transformation, efforts that promote technological solutions to individual elements of the environmental crisis are missing the core issues.
  • 4 minutes read

REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

Recognition of regenerative agriculture and financial incentives
The goal is for food to be healthier and more accessible, not just a way for a small group of “eco-conscious” people to soothe their conscience with their wallets.
  • 7 minutes read

REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

Regenerative agriculture in a local context
The goal was to engage local farmers and stakeholders in a dialogue advancing the transition from conventional to regenerative farming, benefiting the environment, the agricultural sector, farmers, and consumers.
  • 3 minutes read

CLIMATE CHANGE

Why should the Danube be restored to its 1950s condition?
Continuous collaboration between experts from various fields is essential to restore the health of the Danube, whose ecosystem has been significantly altered despite.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Physical resources as one of the enabling conditions for the development of entrepreneurship in rural areas
For the Institute, focus will be on applying lessons learned in Serbia.
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FOR JUTARNJI PROGRAM RTS

How much does the so-called brain drain cost us?
Educating one person from preschool to completed higher education costs on average more than €34,000, depending on the chosen high school and university.
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FOR BIZNIS.RS

Three key points for the economic empowerment of young women in Serbia
The Economically Strong! program provides young women with knowledge, support, and guidance for starting their own business.
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FOR NEDELJNIK

Italian workers offered to come to Kragujevac
Do we really need Fiat in Kragujevac (Republic of Serbia), where workers from other countries are employed and the factory only assembles vehicles for export?
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FOR BIZNIS.RS

What lessons can be drawn from fiscal policy during the coronavirus pandemic
We implemented a significant fiscal stimulus to support the economy, but there was indiscriminate distribution to the population.
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WOMEN'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Economically strong! 2
The “Economically Strong! 2” project is implemented with the aim of improving the socio-economic status of young women aged 18 to 30, with a special focus on enhancing their economic position in society and encouraging childbirth.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Social Innovations and Sustainable Development in Leskovac – A New Path Toward Economic Empowerment 
Can Leskovac once again become a symbol of local economic revival — but this time through social innovation?
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RECYCLING

Breakthrough Achieved in PE and PET Packaging Recycling through upPE-T Project
During the five years of the project, the Institute for Development and Innovation achieved internal goals related to enhancing team members’
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