International relief & Development

Publications

A guidebook for future exporters of food products to the USA

As Serbia moves toward a market economy, it is important that small and medium-sized enterprises develop the knowledge, capability and experience to export their goods and services to other nations. In support of Serbia’s goal to increase exports, this guidebook describes the administrative, safety and sanitary regulations for importing food into the United States of America. It sets out both the requirements end steps that need to be taken so as to successfully offer food products and export them to the United States.

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A guide through Local Economic Development in Western Serbia

Six municipalities in Western Serbia are using resources from the American people and local capacities to work their way into economic recovery and growth. Since February, 2005 citizens, businesses, and local government officials have learned to analyze their economic situation and define a strategy and set of programs to improve their economy. The methodology, together with plans and projects they have developed are described in this publication, which is a set of six executive summaries.

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Standards, Certification Systems and Improving Competitiveness of Serbian Businesses

This brochure explains requirement of international standards for quality and environmental management systems, standards for food safety systems, organic and primary agricultural production.

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“Kolubara-Macva-Podrinje Region – Your Business Partner”

This publication is aimed at giving you an insight into the territory covered by the Regional Chamber of Commerce Valjevo: it’s geographical position, structure, main development directions, man-made and natural potentials, the experience of companies that have invested here, as well as the range of products and services offered. It provides sufficient information that shall spark the interest of new partners – domestic and foreign investors, institutions and organizations for doing business with the Kolubara-Macva-Podrinje Region.

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International Technique Fair, Belgrade 2006

In cooperation with Regional Chambers of Commerce of Valjevo and Uzice, IRD selected twenty four companies in Western Serbia to attend the Belgrade International Technique Fair from May 16 – 20, 2006. IRD provided marketing support and assisted companies with their presentations and exhibit in Belgrade. This bilingual publication, prepared by IRD is one of the products used for promotion of the companies at the fair.

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Association of Entrepreneurs of Osecina

The catalogue of the “Association of Entrepreneurs of Osecina” is part of the project entitled “Business Association Capacity Building in Osecina Municipality”. The project is a result of a partnership between International Relief and Development (IRD), the Regional Center for the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises Krusevac – Kraljevo – Cacak and the Municipality of Osecina. The catalogue provides basic information about the members of the association, contact address and phone numbers, area of business activity, and development plans.

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Citizen Actions Are Changing Serbia – Community Stories

This publication is a part of the Community Mobilization program being implemented by IRD in Western Serbia. It reports a few short examples of some of the most effective community projects designed by citizens of Western Serbia from July, 2001 through December, 2005.

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Food Fair – Budva 2006 - Western Serbia Exhibitors

In cooperation with Regional Chambers of Commerce of Valjevo and Uzice, IRD selected nine companies and cooperatives in Western Serbia to attend the Budva Food Fair from March 22 – 25, 2006. IRD provided marketing support and assisted companies with their presentations and exhibit in Budva. This bilingual publication, prepared by IRD is one of the products used for promotion of the companies at the fair.

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