Introduction
The purpose of the Regional Economic Growth Project (REG), funded by the USAID Europe and Eurasia (E&E) Bureau in Washington, is to promote broad based, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the E&E region through greater intraregional economic integration and harmonization in the E&E region and other markets. Project activities focus on improving competitiveness and increasing financial sector stability by promoting economic integration within the region and building economic linkages to the EU and other markets. The REG Project seeks to provide a cost effective platform for demand driven high quality trainings and introduces international best practices in private sector skills and financial sector management and regulation. Read More
Alex Crevar, writing for Lonely Planet, takes the reader on a tour of a weekend in Novi Sad. From its rich cultural diversity to Novi Sad locals self-identification as ‘laid-back’ and ‘relaxed’, Lonely Planet shines a spotlight on an often overlooked destination.
The report assesses threats to the economic and political stability of the WB countries, other countries from New Europe (NE – Bulgaria, Czech Republic and Romania) and the Former Soviet Union (FSU – Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine) are used for comparison. (Download)
Identification of IT quality standards and certifications required on target markets
REG conducted two surveys to identify the IT quality standards and certificates most required and recognized in these target markets and the gaps in the capabilities of leading IT service and product providers in the Balkan region. (Download study 1 and study 2)
Survey to assess and prioritize technical needs in leading Ag sub-sectors and identify new export opportunities.
The REG Project engaged AgBizMK to design and conduct a survey to identify and prioritize agricultural sub sectors in order to gain a better understanding of export trade circumstances and key constraints in standards and certifications that impede fresh and processed fruit and vegetable producers and exporters in the region. (Download here)