Institute for Development and Innovation

Convergence of the standard of living in Serbia towards the European Union
The analysis of eight areas shows that Serbia’s development path is moving towards the EU average, but unevenly, even in scenarios that imply deeper integration with the EU.
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SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURЕ

Spring Sowing is Coming, How Much Healthy Soil do we Have Left?
Without healthy soil, we cannot build sustainable and resilient agricultural systems, nor ensure the long-term stability of food production.
  • 7 minutes read

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Long and Unsuccessful Journey to Europe – Two Centuries Later
Serbia still lags so far behind in some areas that it may need another century to catch up – making it three centuries since Sretenje in 1835, and still nothing!
  • 5 minutes read

WOMEN'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Do national support programmes truly open doors for young women entrepreneurs?
The best period for entering entrepreneurship is at the same time the period of greatest systemic instability for young women.
  • 8 minutes read

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.
  • 7 minutes read

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.
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Developing. Advocating for. Implementing. Economic Policies.

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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Trending Issues

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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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.
  • 6 minutes read

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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Key values of the Institute for Development and Innovation

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

CLIMATE CHANGE

Who Is Financing Climate Change?
The aim of the analysis is to demonstrate how developed systemic solutions contribute to mitigating the impacts of climate change, protecting the environment, and generating positive effects for society.
  • 3 minutes read

RADIO BEOGRAD 1

MOL Gets the Green Light. OFAC: Negotiations on the Purchase of the Russian Stake in NIS Continue
Is Serbia one step closer to achieving energy stability?
  • 10 minutes read

FOR EURONEWS

Increasing Encounters Between People and Brown Bears in Serbia: How and Why Is This Happening?
The trend is positive, but as the number of individuals increases, new challenges arise.
  • 20 minutes read

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURЕ

Spring Sowing is Coming, How Much Healthy Soil do we Have Left?
Without healthy soil, we cannot build sustainable and resilient agricultural systems, nor ensure the long-term stability of food production.
  • 7 minutes read

CLIMATE CHANGE

Wildfires – A Problem That Requires Systemic Solutions
The conclusion is that technical solutions for preventing and mitigating fires already exist, but the key challenge lies in their long-term, systematic implementation and ongoing maintenance.
  • 3 minutes read

FOR VREME.COM

Why is the State Holding Back Serbian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises?
In this development model, Serbia is reduced to a pool of cheap labor for the needs of foreign investments.
  • 5 minutes read

ANALYSIS

Convergence of the standard of living in Serbia towards the European Union
The analysis of eight areas shows that Serbia’s development path is moving towards the EU average, but unevenly, even in scenarios that imply deeper integration with the EU.
  • 3 minutes read

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Human Capital as the Key to the Development of the Jablanica and Pčinja Districts
Investing in young people’s knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial competencies is key to stopping population outflow and boosting the economy of the Jablanica and Pčinja districts.
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FOR NEWSMAX BALKANS

Will the Ban on Oil Exports Prevent Food Price Increases and Protect Household Budgets?
Serbia’s growth requires greater reliance on the domestic economy than on foreign investments.
  • 30 minutes read

FOR INFOSTUD

Why do Women both Earn and Expect Lower Wages?
The gender pay gap is not only the result of differences in pay for the same job, it reflects the broader structure of the labor market, as income disparities arise much earlier.
  • 6 minutes read

FOR RTS

Regenerative Agriculture as a Response to Land Degradation
Regenerative agriculture has the potential to offer sustainable solutions for mitigating land degradation and preserving biodiversity.
  • 5 minutes read

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Investing in Buildings or in People? Why Human Capital Should be the Foundation of Regional Development
A Startup Village implies providing the basic conditions for work, with human capital at the core of the concept.
  • 4 minutes read

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Continuation of Work on the converge2eu Project and Analytical Tool in 2026
At the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies, a working meeting was held where the results achieved so far within the converge2eu were reviewed and summarized.
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INSAJDER TV

Insider Debate: How you Live?
Republic of Serbia still relies on foreign direct investment and lacks a developed industrial policy that would support the economically sovereign development of its domestic economy.
  • 60 minutes read

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Long and Unsuccessful Journey to Europe – Two Centuries Later
Serbia still lags so far behind in some areas that it may need another century to catch up – making it three centuries since Sretenje in 1835, and still nothing!
  • 5 minutes read

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