Economic Development and Employment

Dual VET project - Euro Skills Denmark 2025
Dual VET project - Euro Skills Denmark 2025 ©SDC

What is the goal?

Innovation and sustainable private sector growth enable Serbia’s inclusive economic development and creation of decent jobs.

What shall be achieved?

Private Sector Innovation and Modernization: the Innovation ecosystem is strengthened, and the private sector applies modern and green business practices.

Growth supporting Public Finance: Public finances are managed in an efficient, transparent and accountable way.

Labour market relevant Skills Development: Enhanced employability of youth and access to labour-market-relevant vocational skills development aligned with private sector needs.

Resources: approximately CHF 44 million 

Medical personnel caring for newborns in a neonatal ward in Lithuania
SDC/Jolanta Normantienè

Poverty means more than having no income, food and education. Unfortunately, the majority of the poorest is also characterized by fear and helplessness, lack of security and rights, discrimination and arbitrary government. So efforts to promote rule of law, human rights and justice are crucial for sustainable poverty reduction and guaranteeing development.

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