![Divac Foundation and USAID Bolster Serbian Response to European Migrant Crisis Divac Foundation and USAID Bolster Serbian Response to European Migrant Crisis](https://2012-2017.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/pressreleases/060616-divac-09-_270.jpg?itok=puPwBX9J)
On April 6, the Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), launched an 18-month, $700.000 project to support and improve capabilities of select local communities, volunteer organizations, and civil society organizations. The project is a direct response to the current European migration crisis. The project will also help municipalities to develop strategies and structures to respond to future man-made and natural crises.
![Presentation of the National Program for Countering the Shadow Economy Developed with USAID Support Presentation of the National Program for Countering the Shadow Economy Developed with USAID Support](https://2012-2017.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/pressreleases/Predstavljanje%20Nacionalnog%20programa%20za%20suzbijanje%20sive%20ekonomije_270.jpg?itok=Yo8YVks5)
BELGRADE – On Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015, the Government of Serbia and NALED, with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), have presented the National Program for Countering the Shadow Economy, adopted by the Government of Serbia on December 17, 2015. Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić, U.S. Ambassador, Michael Kirby, German Ambassador, Axel Dittmann, and President of NALED's Managing Board Vladan Atanasijević opened the conference.
![Local Disability Movement, the National Assembly and USAID Partner to Improve the Position of Persons with Disabilities in Serbia Local Disability Movement, the National Assembly and USAID Partner to Improve the Position of Persons with Disabilities in Serbi](https://2012-2017.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/pressreleases/DSC_3243_270.jpg?itok=4RVcuTmc)
Belgrade - On December 22, 2015, Ambassador, Michael D. Kirby; the Speaker of the Parliament, Maja Gojković; the Minister of Labor, Employment, Veteran, Disability and Social Issues, Aleksandar Vulin; and the Director of the Center for Independent Living, Gordana Rajkov; launched the Strengthening the Political Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Serbia project. The 18-month project will be implemented in cooperation with the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia.
![Ambassador Kirby to Open Ozone Jeans Finishing Facility in Novi Pazar Ambassador Kirby to Open Ozone Jeans Finishing Facility in Novi Pazar](https://2012-2017.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/pressreleases/ST7_4328_270.jpg?itok=zJAqVCZy)
On December 18, 2015, Ambassador Michael D. Kirby, the Mayor of Novi Pazar Meho Mahmutović, and Assistant Minister for SME at the Ministry of Economy Katarina Obradović-Jovanović, formally opened the ozone jeans finishing facility in Novi Pazar.
In June 2015, USAID Serbia supported six Novi Pazar denim producers that employ more than 400 workers and export to international markets, to establish an association called PRO-DENIM, and jointly use the ozone-based technology for jeans finishing.
![USAID-Supported Business from Prokuplje Exports Traditional Frozen Serbian Pies to the United States USAID-Supported Business from Prokuplje Exports Traditional Frozen Serbian Pies to the United States](https://2012-2017.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/pressreleases/DSC_3194_270.jpg?itok=wRNiOi95)
On December 17, Ambassador Michael D. Kirby visited the Hera company, a family owned business producing frozen baked goods, and met with its owners Vesna and Zoran Jevtović. Thanks to its collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Embassy, the company has been able to acquire required certification, expand its markets and increase exports. In September 2015, Hera began exporting its products to the U.S. market.
![USAID’s Business Enabling Project Announces Results of Fifth Annual Serbian Business Survey USAID’s Business Enabling Project Announces Results of Fifth Annual Serbian Business Survey](https://2012-2017.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/pressreleases/BEP_270.jpg?itok=8pdok_x6)
USAID’s Business Enabling Project (BEP) today released the results of its fifth annual Serbian Business Survey. The survey, which reflects 1,000 Serbian businesses’ opinions on the state of Serbia’s business environment, showed that recent reforms are making it easier for them to operate.
![Women Politicians Learn How to Push for Gender Equality in Political Processes Women Politicians Learn How to Push for Gender Equality in Political Processes](https://2012-2017.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/pressreleases/WLA3_270.jpg?itok=0HZ1yf9u)
NOVI SAD - The first in a series of Women Leadership Academies (WLA) was organized by the Belgrade Fund for Political Excellence (BFPE) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Novi Sad from September 16 – 19, 2015. Thirty five women politicians from seventeen political parties discussed gender representation and how to advocate for gender equality in policy processes.
![Vršac Celebrates the Completion of the First Phase in the Redevelopment of the Former “Army Club” Brownfield Site Vršac Celebrates the Completion of the First Phase in the Redevelopment of the Former “Army Club” Brownfield Site](https://2012-2017.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/pressreleases/baloons_270.jpg?itok=TzNRS0VU)
VRŠAC – On June 12, 2015, the Mayor of Vršac Čedomir Živković, the U.S. Ambassador Michael D. Kirby, and the President of the NALED Managing Board Vladan Atanasijević attended a ceremony to mark the completion of the first phase in the redevelopment of the former “Army Club" Brownfield Site in Vršac.
![USAID Recognizes Nine New Partners in Development USAID Recognizes Nine New Partners in Development](https://2012-2017.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/pressreleases/DSC_3437_270.jpg?itok=J8XgxmpF)
Belgrade – On Tuesday, June 9, during a reception at the Ambassador's residence, Ambassador Michael D. Kirby and United States Agency for International Development Mission Director Azza El-Abd recognized nine new partner organizations, from the civil society and private sector, that have been awarded direct grants by USAID.
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