refless project partners: belgrade chamber of commerce
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HOUSE OF TRADITION,COOPERATION AND TRUST
Belgrade, the capital of the Republic ofSerbia, occupies the central position in Southeastern Europe. Located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, Belgrade is often called, “the gate of the East, the door to the West”, due to its unique position.
ABOUT BELGRADE
Belgrade is an ancient city with rich,7000-year long history. Singidunum, the name of the fortified settlement, was first mentioned in 279 B.C.Throughout centuries, Belgrade wasexposed to numerous attacks and devastations, due to its attractivegeographic position.
It was finally liberated on April 18, 1867 and Prince Mihailo Obrenović moved the capital fromKragujevac to Belgrade.
The territory of Belgrade covers the area of 322,268 ha (3.7% territory of Serbia).It is administratively divided into 17 municipalities.
Belgrade
Belgrade is surrounded by two different natural unities: the Pannonian Basin (Panonska nizija) on the north, and Šumadija on the South. The average height above see-level is 117 m, and there are two mountains near Belgrade: Kosmaj (628 m) and Avala (511 m). The length of river banks in Belgrade is 200 km and there are 16 river islets (Ada Ciganlija and Veliko ratno ostrvo are the biggest).
Today, Belgrade is a modern city. Due to the macroeconomic stability,
market size, human resources, information technology,
telecommunication and its geographic position and well-
developed investment infrastructure, Belgrade became one of the most
attractive locations for doing business in the region. In the competition for the European cities
and regions of the future organized by the
“Financial Times”, in March 2006 Belgrade was awarded the title
TODAY
„“City of the future
in Southern Europe”
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HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT
On February 28, 1857, Prince Aleksandar
Karadjordjevic signedthe Decree, called
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE TRADE
BOARD IN BELGRADE
BY THIS DECREE, THE FIRST BUSINESS ASSOCIATION IN SERBIA WAS CONSTITUTED.
BEGININGS AND DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS
Under the LAW ON RETAIL STRORES passed in June 1910, the first chambers were established:
Chamber of TRADE Chamber of CRAFTS Chamber of INDUSTRY Chamber of WORKES
FIRST CHAMBERS
year of tradition
OF BUSINESSASSOCIIATION
1857 – 2010.
1 5 0More than
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TODAY
BELGRADE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
IS AN INTEREST BASED, INDEPENDENT, PROFESSIONAL, BUSINESS ORIENTED
ORGANIZATION, WHOSE
MEMBERS ARETHE ENTERPRISES, THE ENTREPRENEURS AND
OTHER ENTITIES THAT PERFORM ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES IN BELGRADE
REPRESENTING INTERESTS OF BELGRADE COMMERCE IN FRONT OF STATE AUTHORITIES AND INSTITUTIONS
– Intiating measures of fiscal, credit and monetary politics and total economic and legal regulations, in order to build-up market economy institutions;
– Defining of economic and system regulations and measures of economic policies;
– Creation of strategy of economic development of Belgrade region and Republic of Serbia, sector and branch strategies.;
THE PLACE OF GATHERING, COMUNICATION AND COOPERATION WITH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL BISINESSPEOPLE
– Networking and creation of solid business relations; PROVIDING EDUCATION OF EMPLOYEES AND OTHER
INDIVIDUALS IN ALL SECTORS AND ISSUE APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATES
SERVICES
PROVIDING INFORMATION AND CONSULTANT AND OTHER EXPERT SERVICES
all kinds of statistical data and analyses; Information on loan offer, development programs,innovations and
patents offer, support programs for development of SME and enterpreneurship, particulary those financed by the funds;
Information on all current issues related to the business operations (business cooperation,application of law, custom procedures, contracts);
Adress data on business entities, data from all the registers of general associations;
Assistance in registration of business entities and business plans elaborating;
Implementation of directives and standards necessary for business transactions with EU, CEFTA and other markets;
Consultatnt services related to the use EU funds (information, application, implementation, Project Management seminars and trinings;
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT THROUGH PROMOTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
PRESERVING GOOD BUSINESS CUSTOMS, PROTECTION OF BUSINESS ETIHCS AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
PROJECTS
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The Project is the result of Chamber’s activities directed towards the process of European integrations. The aim of this project is the education of business entities on EU standards and directives. Publication presents the outline of basic legislation, sorted by economic sectors. (general approach, agriculture and food industry, transport, trade and construction industry).
GUIDELINES FOR DOING BUSINESS WITH THE EU
The Project is financed by EU, through the European Agency for Reconstruction.
BIC is designed as a one-stop-shop to provide business consulting and information service to all companies, entrepreneurs and would-be entrepreneurs in Serbia.
The services, provided by professionals - employees of the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce, are available to all business entities and entrepreneurs registered on the territory of Belgrade.Beside these services BIC is also active in promotion and application of innovation, so it represents the right place for all the individuals, companies, scientific and research institutions and others who have solutions or products that can contribute to business productivity.
EXPERT HELPFREE OF CHARGE – INFORMATION AND HELP
BOTH I SAME PLACE
B I C - BUSINESS INFO CENTER
Business Info Center Project financed by EU through the European Agency for Reconstruction (EAR)
To be recognised more easily, here and abroad, bring the seal or trust,
established in World Chambers Network CHAMBERTRUST B2B SEAL
“ The passport for your business”
“CHAMBERTRUST B2B SEAL”
In cooperation with Chamber of Commerce of Paris,
Belgrade Chamber of Commerce has ensured for
the companies from Serbia very favorable conditions for acquisition of
the
CHAMBERTRUST B2B SEAL
The goals of the project were: internationalization of SMEs, improved knowledge of foreign trade legislation and practices, improved communication with foreign partners, networking with EU
partners, etc. The project was completed in October 2008.
CO&CO CHAMBERS
Adriatic New Neighbourhood ProgrammeINTERREG/CARDS-PHARE
Belgrade Chamber of Commerce implemented Co&Co Chambers project, aimed at internationalization and overall improvement of SME business performance.
The partners on the project were Chambers of Commerce of Aquila, Brindizi and Union of Chambers
of Commerce of Veneto in Italy. The project was financed by the EU under INTERREG IIIA program.
“BELGRADE QUALITY”
RECOGNIZE THE BEST
THE MARK THE TOP – QUALITY SERVICE
Hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, retail and wholesale stores, transportation,
storage and connections, finance mediation, businesses related to real estate industry, other public, social and personal services, holders of this prestigious mark,
are signed on the map of EUROPEAN QUALITY
Special offer „Affinity Credit card” (MasterCard Program)
of the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce
AFFINITY CREDIT CARDS
* For the members who regularly fulfill the obligation of paying membership dues, Belgrade Chamber of Commerce introduced the special benefit – Member’s Identity Card, which is a prerequisite for obtaining, free of charge, Affinity Credit Card. Furthermore, Identity Card is a proof that you are the member of the economic system that is constantly increasing and developing.
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ORGANIZTIONALSTRUCTURE
ASSEBLYMANAGING BOARDSUPERVISORY BOARD
PhD MILAN JANKOVICe-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2643 344fax: + 381 11 2642 029
ORGANS AND BODIES:
PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT OF THE ASSEMBLYZORAN MILOSEVICe-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2642 599fax: + 381 11 2642 029
Professor PhD SLOBODAN KORACe-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 3621 305fax: + 381 11 2642 029
VICEPRESIDENT
PhD VESELIN SJEKLOCAe-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2642 766faxs: + 381 11 2642 029
VICEPRESIDENT
VICEPRESIDENT
TOPLICA SPASOJEVICe-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2643 655fax: + 381 11 2642 029
DRAGAN TRIVAN e-mail: [email protected] phone: +381 11 2641 355 fax: + 381 11 2642 029
VICEPRESIDENT
IVANA ZELJKOVICe-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2643 655fax: + 381 11 2642 029
MSc JOVANA MAJSTOROVICe-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 3625 145fax: + 381 11 2642 029
SECRETARY GENERAL
COORDINATOR FOR EUROPEAN INTEGRATION
MSc SVETLANA DELICe-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2643 068fax: + 381 11 2642 029
CHIEF OF PRESIDENT`S OFFICE
SILVANA KINKELAe-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2641 355fax: + 381 11 2642 029
ZORICA RENOVCEVICe-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2641 578fax: + 381 11 2642 029
DEPARTMENT FOR MEMBERS
PR DEPARTMENT
HEAD
HEAD
ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD INDUSTRY
Agricultural companies, cooperatives and farmers on Belgrade territory own numerous agricultural machines and equipment. Belgrade has significant capacities for primary agricultural production, especially cattle-breeding, as well as capacities for the processing of basic agricultural products.
SecretaryMIODRAG VESELIagricultural engineere-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2642 438fax: +381 11 2642 029
Belgrade region has a significant land potential of about 221 thousand ha of farmland, which comprises 68% of the total territory of the City.
In the agricultural sector, there are 759 enterprises employing around 8.000 workers. Technical and technological capacities and staff qualifications are a good base for a developed:
• ●Food processing industry (important exporters include the meat, fruit and vegetable processing companies, dairies, frozen foods and confectionary industry, etc)
• ●Beverage industry (exporters of wine, brandy, beer and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages).
ACTIVITIES
• Preparation and realization of spring planting, the harvesting and wheat crop purchase on Belgrade territory.
• Preparation of the production and purchase program for the main field crop market surpluses on Belgrade territory.
• Assistance, monitoring and participation in the privatization process of agricultural-processing companies in Belgrade, especially large agricultural systems
• Participation in and organization of traditional events "Agricultural exhibition" and "Record Holder Meeting“ and other events and exhibitions
• Fairs, seminars, education
ASSOCIATION OF INDUSTRY Industry of Belgrade is represented
by 115000 workers, employed in 7 948 companies. Industry contributes about 29% of the GDP in Belgrade.
Association of Industry is organized in groupsand sections :
• ENERGETICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS• METAL INDUSTRY, PRODUCTION OF MACHINERY
AND SHIPBUILDING• CHEMICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY• TEXTILE, LEATHER AND SHOES• PAPER INDUSTRY GRAPHIC AND PRINTING
INDUSTRY• PROCESSING OF LUMBER
SecretaryMSc SVETOZAR KRSTICbachelor in lawse-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2641 083fax: +381 11 2642 029
• ●Linking Association’s members with strategic and business partners, defying the ways of cooperation, taking part in programs’ and projects’ realization, particularly in following areas:
Cooperation with the international, state, regional and local authorities
Environment protection Public and private sector partnership
development Analysis of the economic position of the
industry and its branches and groups Collaboration with scientific and research
institutions, colleges, institutes and related institutions with the aim of:
Development and implementation of innovative technologies, inventions and intellectual right protection
Application of the regulations, directives and standards, particularly those related to the safety and health protection
Education and HR
ACTIVITIES
• Participation at conferences and seminars
• Organization and joint appearance on promotional manifestations and fairs
• Analyses of the effects law has on economics, initiation of the amendments
Activities of the construction industry are carried out through intensive housing
construction, construction of public utilities, industrial units, roads and railways network,
oil pipelines, gas lines, cable railways, tunnels, airports, ports, piers,
hydro and thermo-energetic plants, etc Construction industry participates with about
10% in national and Serbian GP.
ASSOCIATION OF CONSTRUCTION AND PUBLIC UTILITIES
SecterayMIRJANA SICEVICbachelor in lawse-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2646 633fax: +381 11 2642 029
ACTIVITIES
• Gathering of all construction companies, design organizations, equipment fitters and public utility companies, in order to define the activities.
• Linking construction entities and commercial banks in terms of housing construction and loans.
• Taking measures related to the criteria for granting contracting licenses by which the unfair competition in the construction market will be prevented.
• ●Gathering of construction, installation and design companies and public utility organizations and defining activities.
• ● Connecting construction companies with banks.
• ●Activities related to determining and respecting criteria for acquiring licenses for building, with the aim of preventing unfair competition.
• Considering possibilities for continuing with the work on the projects of the Republic of Serbia Housing Construction Agency, as well as the projects for the earthquake-stricken regions.
• Activities related to the restructuring of major construction companies and their implementation in privatization.
• Monitoring and harmonizing development programs in the field of construction and building material industry.
• Analysis of economic conditions and economic position of companies in this field.
• ●Participation in the drafting of new laws
Trade has a significant place and role in the overall economic development of Belgrade, considering its high share of the GDP (26%) and employment (15%).On the territory of Belgrade, there are 56,300 active trading companies and businesses employing about 70,000 workers.
SecretaryPETAR STOLICABSc in economicse-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2641 778fax: +381 11 2642 029
Belgrade trading capacities are:• ● 26.300 shops covering over 3.5 million sqm
(retail outlets, department stores, supermarkets)
• ●10 large shopping centers • ●Belgrade Port• ●Belgrade Fair• ●Wholesale market
Fourteen halls of the Belgrade Fair provide 100,000 m² of exhibition and business space. Over 45 regular fair exhibitions take place at the Belgrade Fair per year. The total offer of the Belgrade Fair is supplemented by a continuous exhibition – the consumer goods Bazaar.Apart from the traditional ways of selling, new forms of trade are being developed, too (e-tailing, TV sale, catalogue sale, direct sale and alike).
ASSOCIATION OF TRADE
• ● Assistance in escorting the ownership transformation.
• ● Assistance to companies in introduction of the quality system under the JUS-ISO 9000 standard requirements.
• ● Creation of Trade Industry Development Strategy
• ● Organization of expert debates and seminars for the purpose of supplementary training of all levels of staff in trade on the application of new technologies, better work organization and similar.
ACTIVITIES
Currant needs for the promotion of conditions and development of transportation and telecommunications are incorporated in plans of companies, organizations and strategic documents of Belgrade and Serbia.Association of Transportation and Telecommunications cooperates with its member-companies, city authorities, ministries and other institutions at all levers.
ASSOCIATION OF TRANSPORT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONSSecretaryMSc DRAGOLJUB STEFANOVICtransport engineere-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2642 855fax: +381 11 2642 029
ACTIVITIES
• ●Cooperation in defining priorities in strategic development of sustainable and competitive transportation and telecommunications at city and state level.
• ●Participation in proposing and implementing laws in all domains related to the transportation and telecommunication system, harmonized with the new concept and regulations of the EU.
• ●Participation in evaluation and implementation of plans- amendments to the Urban Plan 2021, Corridor VII and X and other important documents.
• ●Participation in development of intermodal transportation with commodity centers and terminals in Belgrade and Serbia
• ●Cooperation with companies and organizations on improvement of logistics and freight services and modernization of customs procedure on the national and global market
• ●Preparation of programs related to energy efficiency and environmental protection in transportation and telecommunication companies
• ●Searching for potential financial institutions, funds and partners for implementation of strategic projects and programs related to transportation
• ●Activities related to innovation of expert knowledge and experiences with the aim of improving business activities of companies, organizations and entire transportation system
• ●Preparation of meetings, round tables and presentations related to the topics in the field of transport and telecommunications
Among the activities of Transportation and Telecommunication Association certain programs and projects and national and international cooperation, that present mutual interest for the new
economic and social development of Belgrade and Serbia, are pointed out.
Belgrade has the remarkable conveniences for tourism and hospitality development, especially its natural conditions, geographical and strategic position, developed infrastructures and rich cultural and historical heritage. Belgrade is the city of museums and famous ambient units (Knez Mihailova Street and Terazije, the Republic Square, Skadarlija, the Zemun fortress, Ada Ciganlija and many others), the city of culture, with over 20 stages and as many concert halls, as well as the city of sports. It is certainly a city predetermined for the development of tourist and hospitality industry.
ASSOCIATION OF TOURISM AND CATERING Secretary GORAN JANKOVIC BSc in economics e-mail: [email protected] phone: +381 11 3615 993; 2645 288 fax: +381 11 2642 029
The association coordinates and represents the interests of companies in the field of hotel and catering industry and travel related business.The tourist and catering infrastructure comprehends :35 hotels, 3 of which are part of world-known 5-star hotel chains, 5 4-star hotels, 7 motels, about 2000 high standard restaurants, over 1500 travel agencies and bureaus.
• ●Monitoring operating conditions, results and realized turnover in the hospitality industry and definition of solution proposals for the improvement of economic conditions.
• Coordination and assistance to companies in solving problems with a view to acceleration of the privatization process, in modernization of management teams and in attraction of foreign investments.
• ●Activities in realization of the Quality Mark project of the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
• ●Intensive activities in organizing the economic entities, within the framework of preparing significant sports and fair events.
• ●Participation in creation of Tourist Industry Development Strategy proposal.
• ●Coordination and assistance to companies in the process of harmonization with new legal regulations.
ACTIVITIES
The Association represents the interests of banks, insurance companies, stock brokerage houses, funds and business entities providing services related to the finances. This sector employs around 30.000 persons in Belgrade.
ASSOCIATION OF FINANCIAL ORGANIZATIONSSecretaryJELENA IVANKOVICBSc in economicse-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2641 355fax: +381 11 2642 029
ACTIVITIES• ● Continuously monitoring current economic policy implementation and impact of particular measures on developments in economy, particularly in the field of foreign exchange, prices and the Dinar exchange rate.
• ● Making initiatives for changes in the existing or adoption of new economic policy measures in cooperation with member companies.
• ● Monitoring of measures of monetary and fiscal policy and their impact on the banks' business activities and economic conditions in the real sector.
• ● Cooperation with the state authorities regarding preparation and implementation of regulations in the field of finances.
• ● Representing, harmonizing and protecting common interests of its members, and initiating projects for improvement of business activities of the real and financial sector.
• ● Organizing promotions and presentations of financial organizations and their projects directed to cooperation with SME and entrepreneurship sector.
• ● Organizing seminars, roundtables and alike, for the education of the employees, presentation of best practices and development of proactive relation towards innovations in financial sector and the fields of infrastructure.
• ●Coordination of department for development of factoring, leasing and institutional investors, within the Association.
• ● Informing the public about the activities of the financial sector through ''Kombeginfo'‘, the bulletin of the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce.
ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Association of Information Technologies ensures for Belgrade business community modern business information technology and computer networks for business communication, a favorable business environment for successful operations in built-up market competition and open to the state a path to IT society.
ACTIVITIES
• The Association adopted European trends eEUROPE and eEUROPE+, the straight line for European integrations.
• Pleading for the implementation of Program eSEEurope (2001-2004). • Observing activities of ICC’s EBITT Comission (E-Business, Information Technology and
Telecommunications) and the work of Serbian National Committee.• Creating economic environment for the operations of IT companies, active participation in drafting
regulations necessary in the ICT area.
Secretary DUSAN RAKIC elektrical engineer e-mail: [email protected] phone: +381 11 2645 333 fax: +381 11 2642 029
• ●Representing the interests of IT companies in strategic country development documents evaluation
• ●Guidance in the understanding of potentials and competitiveness of products and services of highly skilled professionals in the field of ICT, especially in application software, engineering and consulting services
• ●Organized work and initiatives and a significant presence in the field of education for all levels of qualifications and permanent training both of professionals and users, and, above all, managers
• ●Guidance in the development of IS in the area of support to corporate resources planning and knowledge resource management, on which the success of future companies will be based
• ●Contribution to the development of business communications • ●Development of cooperation in the chamber system • ●Promotion and marketing of ICT products and services
ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL AND INDIVIDUAL SEVICE PROVIDERS
SecretaryGORDANA MATIJASEVICbacheror in lawse-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2682 329fax: +381 11 2642 029
The Association of Social and Individual Service Providers is divided into the following departments: Udruženje socijalnih, društvenih i ličnih uslužnih delatnosti je organizovano po grupacijama:
• ●Department for the security, maintenance and cleaning of the buildings
• ●Department of sport associations, sport facilities and games of chance
• ●Department for health and social protection• ●Department for the culture, media and
education.ACTIVITIES• ●Bringing together common interests and
defining crucial objectives important to the members
• ●Providing expert assistance to the members with the aim of improving conditions for business activities and achieving better business results
• ●Advocating members’ interests in defining system regulations and economic policy measures, in front of relevant authorities.
• ●Common appearance and members’ affirmation in business community
• ●Education of members
CENTER FOR RESTUCTURING AND DEVELOPMENT
SecretarySNEZANA VELICKOVICBSc in economicse-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2642 166fax: +381 11 2642 029
Organizational forms and activities of the Center are the following: ECONOMIC POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT SECTOR
• ●Monitoring effects at industry and company level and taking initiative on adoption of economic policy measures, in particular of credit, fiscal, development, etc
• ●Gathering information and making analyses and studies on performance of the economy, of certain sectors, fields and companies
• ●Development of business plans
DEPARTMENT FOR RESTRUCTURING AND DEVELOPMENT OF LARGE SYSTEMS
• ●Monitoring of the situation and implementation of structural transformation of economy, in particular of the companies at the forefront of development within a sector and economy of the City.
• ●Development of analyses related to restructuring and improvement of competitiveness of the economy, companies and products ranging from market surveys to realization of programs.
• ●Identification and support in the implementation of new development – investment programs (from setting up to fulfillment of technical/technological and credit requirements).
SOLVENCY DEPARTMENT
• ●Providing information and certificates on solvency.
ACTIVITIES
• ●Monitoring and analyzing foreign trade at Belgrade and national level, indicating trends and proposing measures for improvement
• ● Monitoring effects of regulations governing this field (foreign trade regime, foreign exchange, customs, credit systems) and proposing amendments for the purposes of trade promotion and harmonization of regulations with the EU
• ●Initiating, encouraging and promoting different forms of cooperation of Belgrade’s industry with the international community through cooperation with foreign companies, especially with the view to the increase of exports and development of advanced forms of foreign trade activities
• ●Organizing campaigns for our industry on foreign markets, initiating, establishing and encouraging bilateral and multilateral contacts and cooperation with international organizations.
CENTER IN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC REALTIONSSecretarySANJA VASICB.A. in Chinese language and literature e-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 3625 145fax: +381 11 2642 029
ACTIVITIES
• ●Promoting capabilities of specific Belgrade branches, groups and companies abroad, through different channels of presentation: publications, fairs, exhibits, etc
• ● Establishing firmer business cooperation between Belgrade economy and diaspora
• ●Providing information related to legislation and economic policy of our country
• ●Providing information to domestic companies on possibilities for external borrowing and for other types of funding for their projects and business undertakings, promotion of investment projects and finding potential foreign investors
• ●Initiating the adoption of new and amendments of the existing economic- systemic regulations, according to industry needs and EU requirements
CENTAR FOR ECONOMIC SYSTEM AND LEGISLATION SecretaryGORDANA GRUBOROVICbachelor in lawse-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2642 966faks: +381 11 2642 029
• ●Coordination of activities in studying economic systemic laws (organization of conferences, seminars, round tables, etc.)
• ●Simulation – testing of new legal provisions from the field of business law in order to propose their improvements and amendments
• ●Informing members on new regulations in the field of copyright, related laws, laws on industrial property and other regulations relevant for joining the World Trade Organization and EU
• ●Consulting services
ACTIVITIES
• ●Center provides assistance to companies in ownership transformation, and since the development of the market economy leads to more dynamic stock exchange and the development of the financial market, centre is also engaged in the activities of that segment too, with the final aim that Belgrade became the financial centre of South- East Europe.
• ●The Centre actively participates in defining legal solutions, mainly, in the field of privatization, by representing the interests of economy, more exactly, the position of companies.
CENTAR FOR SHARE-HOLDING DEVELOPMENTSecretaryVELIBOR PESICBSc in economicse-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2659 073fax: +381 11 2642 029
To companies which completed the privatization process under the previous legislation:
• ●Harmonizing data from the Shareholders Register with the Central Register
• ● Preparation for the flotation of shares • ● Corporate management in a
company/corporation
To companies with the majority socially owned capital, the Centre offers assistance regarding the following issues:
• ● Who, how and when they can launch the initiative for privatization proceedings?
• ● Which are the necessary resolutions, who is to adopt them, what their content should be, about the deadlines and privatization documents?
• ●What to do after the auction has been completed and how to do it?
ACTIVITIES
Monitoring of operations and providing expert assistance to small and medium enterprises and entrepreneurs (hereinafter: SMEE) for the purpose of improvement of their work and profession
• ● Providing expert assistance to socially owned SMEE in relation to ownership transformation – privatization
• ● Identification and testing of investment programs in the SMEE sector and offering assistance in meeting the requirements for their realization
• ● Support to the development of SMEE in priority economic sectors that have the greatest economic potential: industrial production, processing of agricultural products, tourism and development of software industry.
CENTER FOR SME AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITIES
• ● For the purpose of increasing the competitiveness of SMEE, both on domestic and foreign markets, encouragement of SMEE to introduce quality systems, innovations and to introduce management skills and capabilities
• ●Providing assistance to SMEE in relation to securing locations for construction of new and enlargement of existing plants and better access to credits for SMEE sector
• ● Providing business connections between SMEE with local and foreign partners and encouraging the sale of products and services of the SMEE sector on domestic and foreign markets by better links between large enterprises and SMEE (cooperation, franchising, greater participation of SMEE in public procurements, etc).
• ●Encouraging potential SMEE founders and providing assistance during the setting up of new businesses and enterprises
• ● Providing information of importance to modern SMEE operations (business premises market, credit and credit line offers, equipment market, etc.).
SecretaryMILOS DOSENBSc in economicse-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2659 073fax: +381 11 2642 029
Department for Development of Inventions and Design
• ●Cooperation with scientific, professional institutions and inventors in technical and technological development and restructuring activities.
• ● Initiation and participation in the realization of technological parks, innovation centers and pilot projects of interest for Belgrade economy.
• ● Encouragement of inventions and design in economy and for the economy by awarding Chamber prizes.
CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGIES AND ECOLOGY
Environmental Department Identification and implementation of programs in the filed of environmental protection.
SecretaryVERA TOSICBSc in economicse-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2643 774fax: +381 11 2642 029
Department for business education • ●Organizing business education and
training, both public and programs on demand
• ● Organizing vocational training and practice for the needs of members of the Chamber
• ●Encouraging and directing students towards economic issues by awarding Chamber prizes
SecretaryBARBARA STANISICB.A. in Andragogye-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2642 966 fax: +381 11 2642 029
CENTAR FOR FOR BUSINESS EDUCATION AND QUALITY PROMOTION
ACTIVITIES
Department for quality improvement • ●Improvement of operating efficiency of the
Chamber and its members by implementing quality standards and a system of quality management
• ●Coordination of activities of the Chamber in the development and harmonization of standards and other technical regulations
• ●Participation and work on the implementation of laws and other regulations in the field of standardization, accreditation, and certification
• ●Training in the field of quality Department for quality audit and assessment
• ●Organizing development of assessment criteria and quality grades for services and goods for awarding the quality mark of the Chamber
• ●Activities on obtaining authorization for assessment and audit of the quality management system’s compliance with requirements of international standards
Implementation of modern information technology is integral part of Belgrade Chamber of Commerce’s business strategy. That is the reason why the activities of this Center are directed towards maintaining and development of the existing information system and web-site of the Chamber, as well as to development of data base, creation and analysis of statistic information, education and participation in Chamber’s project activities.
INFO CENTERHead of IT sectorMILAN VLAHOVICBSc in mathematicse-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 3629 330fax: +381 11 2642 029
Department of Statistics • ● Systematic and continual monitoring and analysis of data • ● Periodic information on relevant facts on Belgrade
economy • ● Statistical data processing • ● Analyses of competition and market trends • ● Cooperation with IT centers of other chambers,
institutions, members and similar centers for the exchange of information
• ● Acceptance, processing and replying to inquiries coming from legal entities and individuals
Computer Applications Department • ●Development of the IT system of
the Chamber • ●Creation and updating of
Chamber's databases • ●Administration and maintenance
of the network, hardware and software
• ●Presentation of the Chamber, its sections and members on the Internet and Intranet, on other networks and on all public appearances of the Chamber
• ●Computer support to seminars and presentations, meetings at the Chamber or for other needs of the Chamber
• ●Consultancy services in the mentioned fields for Chamber members and for other economic entities and individuals.
AKTIVITIES
There are over 78,000 entrepreneurs – owners of trade, hospitality, craft and other shops, bureaus and agencies, who operate independently on the territory of Belgrade.
UNION OF GENERAL ENTREPRENEURIAL ASSOCIATIONSThe Union of General Entrepreneurial Associations, or shortly, the Union of Entrepreneurs, is an organizational form with a long tradition in the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce. The Union presently comprises 19 general associations from Belgrade and it shows the continual tendency of growth.
In the total number of entrepreneurs in Serbia (around 209,000 registred entrepreneurs), the Share of Belgrade is more than 24% and it shows predominance of crafts and services.
SecretaryMAJA STOSKOVICMSc in economicse-mail: [email protected] phone: +381 11 2642 638fax: +381 11 2642 029
ACTIVITIES• ● promotes the idea of association of
entrepreneurs and works on the increase in membership of general associations and improvement of their operations
• ● promotes the private sector interests through the improvement of operating and business
• ● articulates entrepreneurs' demands and initiates the regulation of the legal framework for their operations
• ● performs all activities contributing to a better business environment and encourages education and exchange of information
Entrepreneurs of all trades– WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER!
A part of the Union's activities is carried out through the Board comprising representatives of all general associations registered with the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce.The Union of General Entrepreneurial Associations cooperates closely with the Belgrade City Assembly, local authorities, ministries in charge of the legal and economic matters, the National Employment Agency, employer's organisations as well as with other government agencies and non-government organisations which can assist in the creation of a better business environment. Moreover, the Union delegates its representatives to the Serbian Chamber of Commerce.
Promoting good business practices is among the most important tasks of courts of honour in the chambers of commerce.Courts of honour can be established at all levels of chamber of commerce system. The one in the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce has been active since 1913. It has 56 members who are elected by the Chamber Assembly for a four year mandate. Court of Honor contributes to: • ●enhancement of responsibility and honesty in business relations, • ●improved knowledge and level of awareness among member companies about business ethics,• ●protection of member companies, consumers and citizens from unfair business practices, • ●mitigation of the lack of legal provisions,• ●development of adequate business environment and conditions for sustainable business
operations. The Court of Honour reduces the workload of regular and specialised courts and contributes to faster resolving of disputes.
COURT OF HONOUR IN THE BELGRADE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SecretaryMILICA COSOVIC-KITICBachelor of Lawse-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2644 800fax: +381 11 2642 029
• ●violation of good business practices and business ethics in business and foreign trade activities,
• ● violation of market stability, or monopolistic actions,• ●actions harmful to the community, other members of the Chamber, and
citizens; evasion of legal obligations; damage to country’s image in the world.
The Court of Honour is authorised to assess the responsibility and prescribe measures to be undertaken in case of:
The Court is also authorised to make decisions in case of:
• ●unfair competition, speculations and actions harmful to consumers and other participants in legal transactions,
• ●violation of the provisions of the Chamber’s Bylaws, Code of Business Ethics, other general acts of the Chamber, its binding decisions and conclusions;
• ●member’s failure to fulfill its obligations
THE COURT OF HONOUR IS AUTHORISED TO LITIGATE CASES INVOLVING MEMBERS OF THE BELGRADE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THAT IS, BUSINESS ENTITIES WHICH ARE REGISTERED OR CONDUCT BUSINESS ON THE TERRITORY OF BELGRADE.
The Cooperative Union organizes and presently coordinates 49 agricultural cooperatives, 36 crafts cooperatives and 44 cooperatives in other industries.Agricultural production in villages and in the private sector is organized through 58 000 farming households, 51 000 of which, apart from the crop farming, engage in livestock breeding. Beside supplying completely 38 city’s green markets with fresh fruit and vegetables, individual farms have a significant share (about 60%) in supply of the food processing industry on the territory of Belgrade.
COOPERATIVE UNION
PresidentMSc VELIMIR RADOJEVICEngineer of agriculturee-mail: [email protected]: +381 11 2642 688Fax: +381 11 2642 029
Members of the Union account for the ownership of:• ● 57 % of the livestock• ● 85 % of total agricultural machinery
comprising 22,000 different type tractors• ● 86 % of land under orchards• ● 100 % of vineyards
In 167 villages located in thirteen of the Belgrade municipalities, 80% of the total of 185 000 ha of arable land, is owned by farmers.
Activities of the Union of Cooperatives:• ● Initiating and assisting in establishment and registration of specialized or general
cooperatives• ● Participation in preparing the production plan for the basic crops on the Belgrade territory in
agricultural cooperatives and agricultural enterprises• ● Compiling inventories of agricultural products and linking the cooperatives with the food
processing industry• ● Assisting the cooperatives in the preparation of investment projects and business plans• ● Constant lobbying for drafting and improvement of the agricultural policy, especially in the
area of price parities, tax policy, etc.• ● Professional training and education of farmers and agricultural experts employed in
cooperatives.
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STATISTICALDATA
SHARE OF
BELGRADE
ECONOMY IN
ECONOMY OF
SERBIANatural
indicators
LEGALPERSONS
SHOPS No OF EMPLOYED PERSONS
No OF UNEMPLOYED
PERSONS
No OF TOURISTS
BDP CITIZENS
BELGRADE SERBIA
SHARE OF BELGRADE ECONOMY
IN ECONOMY OF SERBIA
Financial indicators (in mil.
USD)
TOTAL EXCHANGE EXPORT IMPORT DEFICIT
SERBIA BELGRADE
GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCTby municipalities
GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCTby ownership structure
State owned
Privately owned
Cooperative owned
Public property
Public - private property
GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCTby sector of activity
Agriculture, hunting and forestry
Mine and stone exploration
Processing industry
Production and supply with gas
Construction
Wholesale and retail trade, motor vehicle reparation
Hotels and restaurants
Transportation, storage, etc
Real estate sector
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTIO
NPrevious year =
100
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTIONby sector
Mine and stone exploration
Processing industry
Production and supply with gas, water and electricity
NUMBER OF LEGAL ENTITIES by sector
Industry and mining
Agriculture and fisheries
Forestry
Water management
Construction
Transportation
Trade
EMPLOYMENT RATE – YEARLY AVERAGE
2009SHOPS
LEGAL PERSONS
EMPLOYMENT RATE IN BELGRADEby sector
Mine and
stone exploration
Agriculture Processingindustry
Production of gas,waterand
electricity
Constructionindustry
Trade Hotels and restaur.
Transportindustry
Financial services
Real estateIndustry
Other services
EXPORT AND IMPORTby intended use of products
EXPORT IMPORT
Energy
Intermediate goods, except energy
Capital goods
Durable consumer goods
Non-durable consumer goods
Other
Energy
Intermediate goods, except energy
Capital goods
Durable consumer goods
Non-durable consumer goods
Other
AVERAGE SALARY- per employee
SERBIA
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Total income Profit No. of companies No. of employedprs.
Profit
SERBIA BELGRADE
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