GIZ Serbia

🎯 Would you like to know where Serbia stands in terms of achieving the SDGs❓ Check out the new statistical SDG Progress Report❗ 🎯 The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, as the only state institution that measures and monitors progress made towards the achievement of SDGs, has published its fourth Progress report on the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 in the Republic of Serbia, 2023, with the support of the governments of Germany and Switzerland within the Public Finance Reform – 2030 Agenda project, and the United Nations in Serbia. 🎯 This progress report is based on the official data of the Statistical Office of Serbia - October 2023 database, posted on their SDG portal. Out of 248 global indicators, the 2023 report includes 135 indicators within 17 SDGs monitored for the Republic of Serbia, which is 12 indicators more compared to the previous year. The report also reveals that 49,7 percent of the monitored indicators show a positive trend towards meeting the SDGs.   🌐 Monitoring progress towards the SDGs is an important aspect of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. A solid and reliable factual basis is crucial for planning, decision-making and further improvement of policies that lead to the realization of these global goals 🌐

Enhancing Plant health examinations of Fruit & Vegetables Crops Across CEFTA Parties In May and June, we conducted a series of national and bi-national capacity-building trainings for phytosanitary inspectors across 6 CEFTA Parties to further strengthen their capacities for inspection procedures of fruit and vegetables crops. This action will be finalized in August, through the implementation of the last training in Moldova. The trainings included theoretical sessions and practical field visits, and aimed at providing guidance to the inspectors on how to reliably and effectively carry out physical examination of fruit and vegetable crops, recognizing the symptoms or any other signs of relevant pests and diseases.   Overall, with support of EU and German Government, more than 150 inspectors will be trained in a harmonized way on crop inspections, which represents 30-40% of CEFTA's total number of phytosanitary inspectors. This will ensure adherence to the plant health regulations and contribute to safer consumption and trade of fruit and vegetables within CEFTA and with EU. #CEFTA #Agriculture #CapacityBuilding #PhytosanitaryInspectors

🌟 Podržite osnivanje KUD u Nišu 🌟 Na platformi Dobri Dabar 🦫 aktivna je još jedna kampanja nastala uz podršku GIZ Serbia! Kampanja “Romi bez KUD-a nemaju kuda!” ima za cilj prikupljanje sredstava za osnivanje Kulturno-umetničkog društva (KUD) za mlade Rome u Nišu. Ova inicijativa predstavlja prvu samostalno pokrenutu kampanju jedne romske organizacije u Srbiji. Niš 🏙️, koji je dom za 15.000 Roma, nema institucije posvećene očuvanju njihovog jezika, tradicije i kulture kroz igru, muziku i pesmu. Novi KUD će pomoći mladim Romima da se povežu sa svojim #nasleđem, tradicionalnom romskom #muzikom 🎶, #folklorom i #običajima. Niš se ponosi bogatom istorijom kulturno-umetničkog delovanja, posebno kroz društvo "Rom," koje je bilo aktivno 30 godina pre nego što je prestalo sa radom pre 25 godina. Niški KUD "Rom" je bio ključni organizator kulturnih događaja koji su prikazivali dostignuća Roma širom bivše Jugoslavije. “Romi bez KUD-a nemaju kuda!” je jedna od sedam najboljih ideja i projekata organizacija civilnog društva iz cele Srbije, koje su uspešno završile edukacioni program Loud Crowd Association , uz podršku Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. 🔗 Podržite kampanju ---> https://bit.ly/4bpMihA   🌟 Support the Establishment of a Cultural Centre for Youth 🌟 We are thrilled to share the launch of a new crowdfunding campaign on the Dobri Dabar 🦫 platform. The campaign aims to #raisefunds for establishing a Cultural Centre (KUD) for young Roma in Niš. This initiative marks a Roma organisation's first independently launched campaign in Serbia. Niš 🏙️, home to 15,000 Roma, lacks institutions that preserve their language, traditions, and culture through dance, music, and song. The new KUD will help connect young Roma with their #heritage, traditional Roma #music 🎶, #folklore, and #customs. Niš boasts a rich history of cultural-artistic endeavours, notably through the society "Rom," which was active for 30 years before ceasing operations 25 years ago. The Niš KUD "Rom" was a key organizer of cultural events showcasing Roma's achievements across former Yugoslavia. "Romi bez KUD-a nemaju kuda!" is one of the top seven ideas and projects from #civilsociety organizations across Serbia, having successfully completed the Loud Crowd Association 's education program, supported by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.   🔗 Support the campaign ---> https://bit.ly/4bpMihA

🎯 Engaging with the Serbian Diaspora to Unlock Potential in Science, Innovation, and Technological Development A scientific #diaspora meet-up was convened in Stuttgart on June 17th as part of the four-day study visit organized by the global program Shaping development-oriented migration and the German-Serbian Chamber of Commerce (AHK Serbien) of Commerce with participation of the Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation, Science and Technology Parks Belgrade and Niš and the Serbian Academic Network Nikola Tesla. Delegation of the Republic of Serbia had a chance to strengthen ties with the scientific community in the diaspora, understand their needs and interests, and enhance their awareness of existing opportunities for cooperation, knowledge exchange, and technology transfer in Serbia. These opportunities were presented by Vukašin Grozdić, State Secretary, and Nenad Paunović, on behalf of the Bio4 initiative. With a view to establish a regular platform for the Serbian-Bavarian exchange, the Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation met with several institutions in Bavaria, including: 📢 Technical University of Munich (TUM) 📢 Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI) 📢 FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

📢 Calling on the Serbian diaspora in Germany! Hosted by the global programme “Shaping development-oriented migration” (MEG), the Serbian diaspora will next week hold two pivotal networking events in Munich and Stuttgart offering a unique opportunity for members of the diaspora to share their innovative ideas and thoughtful suggestions on how to contribute to the sustainable development of Serbia. Both events aim to foster connections, facilitate the exchange of insights, and showcase MEG´s initiatives in key areas such as: ✅ #Digitalisation ✅ #Healthcare ✅ #ClimateChange ✅ #GenderEquality Do not miss out on these events that are crucial to understand the needs of the diaspora and to explore ways to strengthen the ties between the Serbian diaspora and Serbia. 📌 Munich, Church of St. John Vladimir, Putzbrunner Str. 49, 81739 Munich (supported by the Church Municipality of Munich) 📅 Friday, 28th June 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 📌 Stuttgart, Gerokstrastr. 15, 70184 Stuttgart (supported by the Association Serbian Academic Network - Nikola Tesla) 📅 Saturday, 29th June 2024, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm To confirm your participation, please RSVP by 26th June 2024. You can send your confirmations via email to snezana.antonijevic@giz.de or by phone at +381 63 22 06 77 (available on Viber and WhatsApp). Feel free to share this invitation with other interested parties. #Serbia #Diaspora #Networking Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

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🌟 Podržimo letnji kamp za decu u uličnoj situaciji! 🌟 GIZ vam predstavlja „Međunarodne ulične igre“, inspirativni projekat Centra za integraciju mladih (CIM). Ovaj kamp ima za cilj da 80 dece u uličnoj situaciji pruži jedinstvenu priliku da iskuse zabavne i edukativne aktivnosti koje nikada ranije nisu imali priliku da dožive. Potrebna im je vaša podrška da bi se ovo ostvarilo! Kroz #crowdfunding platformu Dobri Dabar 🦫, možete omogućiti da 20 dece, za koju trenutno nedostaju sredstva, pođe na kamp 🏕️. „Međunarodne ulične igre“ jedna je od sedam najboljih ideja organizacija civilnog društva iz cele Srbije, koje su prošle edukativni program i sada je predstavljena na platformi za crowdfunding Dobri Dabar 🦫, koju je pre tri godine pokrenulo Loud Crowd Association uz podršku GIZ Serbia. Platforma Dobri Dabar 🦫 osnažuje zajednice da finansiraju uticajne i društveno odgovorne projekte. Dodatne kampanje će biti pokrenute u junu, a još četiri očekujemo početkom jeseni. Zajedno možemo napraviti značajnu razliku u životima ove dece. Pridružite nam se u ovoj plemenitoj misiji i pomozite da stvorimo nezaboravne uspomene za ovu decu. CIM ideju možete podržati ovde ---> https://lnkd.in/dEuvZg3b 🌟       🌟 Support the Summer Camp for children in street situations! 🌟 GIZ is excited to highlight the “International Street Games” summer camp, an inspiring project by the Center for Youth Integration (CIM). This camp aims to provide 80 children in street situations with a unique opportunity to experience fun and educational activities they’ve never had access to. They need your support to make this happen! Through the Dobri Dabar 🦫 #crowdfunding platform, you can ensure that 20 of these children, who currently lack funding, can join the camp 🏕️. “International Street Games” is among the top seven ideas and projects from civil society organizations across Serbia. It has successfully passed the educational program and is now featured on the Dobri Dabar 🦫 crowdfunding platform, launched by the Loud Crowd Association three years ago with the support of GIZ Serbia. The Dobri Dabar 🦫 platform empowers communities to fund impactful and socially responsible projects. Two more campaigns will be launched in June, and another four can be expected starting in the fall. Together, we can make a significant difference in these children's lives. Join us in this noble cause and help create unforgettable memories for these kids. You can support CIM here ---> https://lnkd.in/dEuvZg3b 🌟

👉 Thanks to the #diversity of the participants at the #publicdiscussion, we had a #deepdive into the comprehensive overview and vibrant exchange of experiences and ideas on #personaldataprotection at the public discussion organized in Vršac. The event gathered personal data processors, civil society activists, and media, together with the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection and Free Access to Public Information Mr. Milan Marinović, Deputy Commissioner Ms. Sanja Unković, and other key representatives of the Commissioner’s Office. 🗣️ 💡 Panel discussions are taking place in 15 cities in Serbia and are seen as are crucial for raising public awareness about personal data protection and the effective implementation of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data. 📜💼🔐 📊 The panel discussion has been supported by the "Strengthening Rule of Law in the Republic of Serbia" project, co-funded by the EU and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and led by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ). 🇪🇺🇩🇪 Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/dKdcWv36 #GDPR #RuleOfLaw #EU #BMZ #GIZ #StrongerTogether 

You live in Germany, and you have a migration history from #Serbia? And are you working in the field of #science, #innovation or #technological development? Then this event is for you!   Take up the opportunity to learn more about current initiatives in Serbia and connect with representatives from the: 🤝Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation, Republic of Serbia 🤝 Science Technology Park Belgrade - Naučno-tehnološki park Beograd and Naučno-tehnološki park Niš / Science and Technology Park Nis 🤝Bio4 Campus initiatives 🤝Serbian Academic Network - Nikola Tesla 🤝Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH   🕔 When: Monday, 17.06.2024, 17-19 Hrs 📍 Where: Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia, Taubenstraße 4, D-70199 Stuttgart   Registration: Please submit your application for participation by 13 June 2024 to pmd-serbia@giz.de or via telephone +381 63 22 06 77 (Viber, WhatsApp).   As the number of places is limited, please indicate: your first and last name, the field in which you work, your status (employee/entrepreneur), and your place of residence in Germany.