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Belgrade Chamber of Economy
Facts about Belgrade
Belgrade, the capital of the State Union of Serbia and
Montenegro and the capital of the Republic of Serbia, is
not only the seat of the state authorities and institutions,
but, first of all, a trade, industry, culture, science and
education center. The fact that its territory covers the area
of 3,224km2 (3.7% territory of Serbia), inhabitated by
almost 1.6 million inhabitants (21,04% population of
Serbia), of which over 590,000 are employed, offers bright
prospects of the centre of South East Europe.
Belgrade is administratively divided into 16 municipalities:
o 10 city municipalities (Cukarica, Novi Beograd,
Palilula, Rakovica, Savski venac, Stari grad,
Vozdovac, Vracar, Zemun and Zvezdara)
o 7 suburban municipalities (Barajevo, Grocka,
Lazarevac, Obrenovac, Mladenovac, Sopot i
Surcin)
The economic potential of Belgrade is, first of all,
represented by more than 130,000 registered economic
operators (33% economic operators of Serbia), of which
22.600 enterprises (83% privately owned ) and
approximately 50,000 shops (24% shops in Serbia) are
economically active.
The number of employees in Belgrade amounts to
595.000 (29% of all employees in Serbia) of which
approximately 469,000 employees by legal entities and
approximately 125.000 are employees in stores (included
storekeepers).
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The structure of GDP the economy by sectors
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TRADE & SERVICES AGRICULTURE
33.8% 3.8%
CONSTRUCTION
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INDUSTRY
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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The structure of Industrial Production (in 2004)
Share in 2004 Extraction of
Belgrade 100,0 ores and
stones
- Processing industry 51,8
8.9%
- Production and distribution 39,3
energy,gas and water
- Extraction of ores and stone 8,9
Production Processing
and industry
distribution 51.8%
of electric
power,gas and
water
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The Share of Belgrade Economy in Serbian Economy in 2004:
100%
90%
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60% 50.3%
50% SERBIA
BELGRADE
40% 33.6% 29.0%
24.7%
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NUMBER OF LEGAL NUMBER OF EXPORT OF GOODS IMPORT OF GOODS
ENTITIES EMPLOYEES
Export and Import of goods in 2004
Exports by purpose Imports by purpose
CAPITAL OTHER
PRODUCTS 15.6% NON DURABLE
20.9% OTHER
PRODUCTS OF CAPITAL
16.7%
CONSUMER PRODUCTS
GOODS 33.7%
32.9%
INTERMEDIAL NON
PRODUCTS, DURABLE
EXCEPT PRODUCTS
INTERMEDIAL
ENERGY OF
PRODUCTS, 28.8% CONSUMER
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ENERGY
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30.6%
Export and Import by regions in 2004
Export by regions Import by regions
EU
EU
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OTHER 44.8%
EUROPE
COUNTRIES
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OTHER
EUROPE
COUNTRIES
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OTHER
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REGIONS
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21.8%
THE BIGGEST SHARE OF PRODUCTS IN BELGRADE EXPORTS BY
TARRIFS IN 2004
ROAD VEHICLE,
EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES AND
SPARE PARTS APPLIANCES
WOOD AND WOOD- 38 mil.USD 78 mil.USD
BASED PRODUCTS
38 mil.USD
ELECTRIC MACHINES PAPER,
AND EQUIPMENT CARDBOARD,
44 mil.USD PAPER PRODUCTS
62 mil.USD
MINERAL FUELS,
OILS, VAXES,
CONSUMING FRUITS BITUMINOUS
54 mil.USD MATERIALS
61 mil.USD
THE BIGGEST SHARE OF PRODUCTS IN BELGRADE IMPORTS BY
TARRIFS IN 2004
ROAD VEHICLE,
EQUIPMENT AND
SPARE PARTS MACHINES AND
PLASTIC MASS 442 mil.USD APPLIANCES
AND 945 mil.USD
PLASTIC MASS
PRODUCTS
209 mil.USD
ELECTRIC PAPER,
MACHINES, MINERAL FUELS, CARDBOARD,
EQUIPMENT AND OILS, VAXES, PAPER
SPARE PARTS BITUMINOUS PRODUCTS
585 mil.USD MATERIALS 215 mil.USD
321 mil.USD
THE MAIN FOREIGN TRADE PARTNERS IN EXPORTS OF BELGRADE
ECONOMY IN 2004
Germany
54 mil.USD
Macedonia
71 mil.USD
Italy Bosnia and
94 mil.USD Herzegovina
213 mil.USD
Bosnia and Herzegovina Italy Macedonia Germany
THE MAIN FOREIGN TRADE PARTNERS IN IMPORTS OF BELGRADE
ECONOMY IN 2004
Austria Germany
441 mil.USD 633 mil.USD
Italy
494 mil.USD Switzerland
533 mil.USD
Germany Switzerland Italy Austria
BELGRADE CHAMBER OF ECONOMY
Belgrade
Kneza Milosa 12
tel: (+381 11) 2641 355
fax: (+381 11) 2642 029
www.kombeg.org.yu
Belgrade Chamber of Economy is organized in conformity with the Republic
of Serbia Law on Chambers of Economy
It represents an
interest based,
independent
professional, business oriented organization
whose members are enterprises, entrepreneurs and other economic entities.
Members
Enterprises and other entities who perform economic activities
Banks and other financial organizations, personal and property insurance companies
Entrepreneurs (members of entrepreneurs’ associations)
crafts and farmers’ cooperatives
business and professional associations and organizations
Belgrade Chamber of Economy :
Advocates the interests of economy in defining and developing economic market
conditions and provides professional assistants to companies in order to performs the
effective business
Defines the economic development strategy of both the City of Belgrade and the Republic
of Serbia
Participates in restructuring by means of development to a competitive level
Participates in development of small and medium enterprises and entrepreneurship
Participates in realization of the process of privatization
Defines the evaluation and awards of the “Symbol of Quality”
Educates staff
Promotes business communications for the sake of establishing more efficient economic
cooperation between the regions, cities and countries
Provides assistance in registering companies, in business plan elaboration, etc.
Provides register of companies, the members of the Chamber
Provides all kinds of statistical data and analyses, market research, capital evaluation,
solvency, etc.
Organization Structure
BELGRADE ECONOMY
Belgrade, the city with around 2 millions inhabitants and the center of the
South-East Europe, has important potential in all activities with prospect to be
modern city suitable for contemporary life and creativity. Belgrade represents
not only the seat of the state authorities and institutions but also a trade,
finance, industry, culture, science and education center.
Belgrade is consisting of 17 municipalities, 10 city municipalities and 7
suburban municipalities and the biggest economic potential has municipality
Novi Beograd, Palilula and Stari grad.
The economic potential of Belgrade is, first of all, represented by more than
110.000 registered economic operators (32 % of Serbia), of which 22.600
enterprises (97 % privately owned ) and approximately 50.000 shops active.
Judging by major economic indicators (gross income, profit) the structure of
the economy of Belgrade has a dominant share in industry, trade, finance and
other services, transport, telecommunications and construction.
Belgrade has a significant capacities in industrial sector, developed domestic
and international trade and all services sector. Belgrade has decisive influence
to the economic life of Serbia owing to the share more thane 30 % in social
product and the share in number of employees .This is an advantage but also
an obligation to influence to the faster development and higher standard of
life.
Gavrilo Veselinović M.Sc, secretary
B.Sc. in Agriculture
ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURE e-mail: vegas@kombeg.org.yu
AND FOOD INDUSTRY tel: (+381 11) 2642 483
Belgrade region has a significant land potential of about 221 thousand ha of
farmland, which comprises 68% of the total territory of the City.
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.
In the agricultural sector in 2004, there were 773 enterprises employing about 8,000
workers. Technical and technological capacities and staff qualifications are a good
base for a developed:
Food processing industry (important exporters include the meet, fruit and
vegetable processing companies, dairies, frozen foods and confectionary
industry, etc.)
Beverage industry (eminent exporters of wine, brandy, beer and other
alcoholic and soft drinks)
Association activities:
Activitiesrelated to economic and financial consolidation of companies and
overcoming operating difficulties.
Preparation and realisation of spring planting, the harvesting and wheat
crop purchase on Belgrade territory, with realisation measures.
Preparation of the production and purchase programme for the main field
crop market surpluses on Belgrade territory.
Assistance, monitoring and participation in the privatisation process of
agricultural-processing companies in Belgrade, especially large agricultural
systems, with the aim of regulating property and legal issues (the status of
the socially and state owned assets).
Participation in and organisation of traditional events "Agricultural
exhibition" and "Record Holder Meeting" and other events and exhibitions.
Rade Borojevic, secretary
B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
ASSOCIATION OF INDUSTRY e-mail: ribor@kombeg.org.yu
tel: (+381 11) 2641 083
TEXTILE, LEATHER AND SHOES
Production of cotton and synthetic fibre clothing
Industry of Belgrade
Production of textile is represented by 115000 workers,
employed in 7 948 companies. Industry contributes about
Production of footwear and leather fancy goods
29% of the GDP in Belgrade.
Industry association is organized in groups and sections
PAPER INDUSTRY GRAPHIC AND PRINTING INDUSTRY
with the following programs:
Production of paper, cardboard and paper fancy goods
ENERGETICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Printing of books, text books, magazines and
Production and processing of lignite
newspapers
Production, transmission and distribution of electric
energy
PROCESSING OF LUMBER energetic installation and
Resuscitation of
equipment
Production of furniture
Building the gas pipes and pipes for heating for the
Production of building material
city of Belgrade
Rational usage of energy
Association activities:
Alternative sources and development of sub-
Establishing business links of energy
Production of energetic transformers
contracting relations with local and foreign partners with
of increasing competitiveness and
the aimProduction of digital central station profitability.
Assistance to Associations members in structural
Production of electrical appliances and devices
program realisation. systems for management and
Production of
Realisation of development projects and programmes of
supervision
strategy interest, through introducing a new technology
METAL INDUSTRY, PRODUCTION OF MACHINERY
and providing foreign
AND SHIPBUILDING direct investments.
Realisation of energy efficiency programmes, and
Production of machine tools and equipment
resuscitation of energetic installations and equipment.
Production of agricultural machines and equipment
Activities in interest based organising of its members for
Production of all kind of means of transportation
the purposes of the protection of their capital and
Production povezivanju članica sa
property.Učešću u of engines (diesel and petrol)
naučnoistraživačkim i obrazovnim institucijama
Production of equipment for process industry
Participation in linking Associations members and
CHEMICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY:
education institutions.
science and research institute and of chemical products
Production and processing
Definition of solution proposals for the improvement of
Production and processing of plastic mass
economic conditions and building economic environment.
Production of rubber for tractors
Production of medicines and medical herbs
Production of cosmetic products
Branko Nesic, secretary
ASSOCIATION OF CONSTRUCTION B.Sc in Economics
e–mail: brn@kombeg.org.yu
INDUSTRY AND PUBLIC UTILITIES tel: (381 11) 646 633
In our country , activities of the construction industry was carried out through intensive housing
construction , construction of public utilities, large industrial units, roads and railways network, oil
pipelines, gas lines, cable railways, numerous tunnels, airports, ports, piers, hidro and
termoelectric buildings. In the erlier period of time, construction industry contributed about 10% of
the GDP of Serbia, but its contribution is too small in the last ten years.
Association activities:
Gathering of all construction companies, design organisations, equipment fitters and public
utility companies in the Construction Industry and Public Utilities Association in order to
define mutual interest and solving common problems
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
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 privatisation
Cooperation with the Belgrade Agency for Building Land and Construction in finding
locations for potential investors from the country and abroad
Monitoring and harmonising development programs in the field of construction and building
material industry
Analysis of economic conditions and economic position of companies in this field
Monitoring and processing statistical indicators for construction, project engineering and
building material industry by groups
Participation in the drafting of new laws
Within this association, the Section for electrician contractors in Belgrade construction industry is
formed, with the task to define work norms, settlement of work and additional work norms for that field
of activities.
Petar Stolica, secretary
B.Sc in Economics
ASSOCIATION OF TRADE e-mail: pis@kombeg.org.yu
tel: (381 11) 2642 778
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.
Belgrade trading capacities:
26.300 shops covering over 3.5 million sqm (retail outlets,
department stores, supermarkets)
10 large shopping centres
Belgrade Port
Belgrade fair
Wholesale market
Fourteen halls of the Belgrade Fair provide 100,000 sqm 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).
The Association's activities:
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
Organisation 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 organisation and
similar.
Dragan Stefanović M.Sc, secretary
B.Sc. in Transport Engineering
ASSOCIATION OF TRANSPORT e-mail: stefanovicd@kombeg.org.yu
AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS tel: (+381 11) 2642 855
River transport
Due to its geographical position on two navigable rivers, at the
intersection companies are equipped with vessels of
River transportof roads, railway lines and corridors, Belgrade has
various types and purposes, with total carrying capacity of
a special role and importance a a prominent southeastern
over 500,000 tons. Belgrade Port –as complex by the
centre, connecting Central Europe and Middle East.
Danube, represents a cargo and transport centre, covering Therefore,
all transport ha with 290,000 square meter in Belgrade.
an area of 120 forms have been developedof covered andWithin
650,000 square meter of open warehouses and a 44000
the city territory, 1966 companies in total are registered in the
square meter container terminal. The Sava wharf accepts all
field of traffic, with over 87000 employees.
types of passenger ships.
Rail transport
Air transport comprises seven main railway lines intended for
Rail transport
international traffic, as well as operates on 39 domestic
In air transport "Yugoslav Airlines" significant transport capacities
and international lines. Belgrade Airport, with its capacity of
with 15 passengers a year, equipped with shunting and
5.5 millionstations, which arerepresents an essential
industrial tracks, central increases its importance in the
element of air transport that and automatic traffic control
transport network of Europe and the world. for international
management and a container terminal
transport.
PTT transport
Road transport
The postal and telecommunications, with Belgrade as their
In road transport about 2500 buses intended for international,
centre, are linked with all telecommunications centres in the
intercity, urban and suburban passenger to new types
world and with their dynamic development leadtransport are in
of services and integration of network and service.day are
operation. About 1.5 million passengers per
transported in the urban and suburban transport. On the city
territory there is a number of transport companies with over
2000 trucks, as well as a specialised motor pool for transport of
various goods. About 1500 departures on intercity and
international lines effectuate daily.
Djordjo Simanic, secretary
ASSOCIATION OF BANKS, INSURANCE B.Sc in Economics
COMPANIES AND FINANCIAL ORGANISATIONS e-mail: djosi@kombeg.org.yu
tel: (+381 11) 2688 088
Belgrade represents the banking and financial centre of Serbia. There are over 13,000
legal entities registered and over 20,000 workers employed in the sector.
The Associations activities:
Continuously monitoring current economic policy implementation and impact of particular
measures on developments in economy, particularly in the field of prices and the dinar
exchange rate, as well as making initiatives for changes in the existing or adoption of new
economic policy measures;
Considering measures of monetary and credit policy and their impact on the banks'
business activities and economic conditions in the real sector;
Representing, harmonising and protecting common interests of its members and
participating in the economy restructuring process, the financial sector in particular;
Initiating and monitoring realisation of particular projects of interest to the banks,
insurance organisations and other financial organisations;
Keeping track of legal regulations in the field of banking, insurance and finance, and
cooperating with state authorities in regulations preparation and application;
Monitoring the transfer of payment operations to commercial banks and launching certain
initiatives and proposals for the purpose of a more effective performance of financial
transactions;
Organising promotions and presentations of successful financial organisations and their
business achievements;
Organising conferences, seminars, roundtables and alike, for the education not only of the
employees in financial organisations but, first of all, of experts in companies, especially in
small and medium-sized companies, and of entrepreneurs, with the aim of successful
operations and development of companies and functioning of Belgrade financial market.
Angelina Zrilic, secretary
B.Sc in Economics
ASSOCIATION TOURISM AND CATERING e-mail:angelina@kombeg.org.yu
tel: (+381 11) 2645-277
Belgrade has the remarkable conveniences for The hospitality-tourist infrastructure
tourism and hospitality development: comprises 35 hotels, 3 of which are part
of world-known 5-star hotel chains, 5 4-
Natural conditions star hotels, 7 motels, about 2000 high
Geographical and strategic position standard restaurants, over 1500 travel
Developed infrastructures agencies and bureaus.
Rich cultural and historical heritage
The Association's activities:
Monitoring operating conditions, results
The association coordinates and represents the
and realised turnover in the hospitality
interests of companies in the field of hotel and
industry and definition of solution
catering industry and travel related business.
proposals for the improvement of
economic conditions.
BELGRADE – THE TOURIST CITY
Coordination and assistance to companies
Belgrade, the centre of the Republic of Serbia, is
in solving problems with a view to
the city rich in history. As one of the oldest
acceleration of the privatisation process,
European cities, Belgrade is a vivid postcard,
in modernisation of management teams
recognisable for its centuries-old heritage.
and in attraction of foreign investments.
Activities in realisation of the Quality Mark
Belgrade is the city of museums and famous
project of the Belgrade Chamber of
ambient units (Knez Mihailova Street and
Commerce and Industry.
Terazije, the Republic Square, Skadarlija, the
Intensive activities in organising the
Zemun fortress, Ada Ciganlija and many others),
economic entities, within the framework of
the city of culture, with over 20 stages and as
preparing significant sports and fair
many concert halls, as well as the city of sports.
events.
It is certainly a city predetermined for the
Participation in creation of Tourist
development of tourist and hospitality industry.
Industry Development Strategy proposal.
Coordination and assistance to companies
in the process of harmonisation with new
legal regulations.
Vesna Pajkovic – Pudar, secretary
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
ASSOCIATION FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES e-mail: vedar@kombeg.org.yu
tel: (+381 11) 2645 333
ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES:
The Association strives to ensure for:
Belgrade BUSINESS COMMUNITY - modern business Creating economic environment for the operations of IT companies,
information technology and computer networks for relevant active participation in drafting regulations necessary in the ICT area.
business communication between partners in the country and Representing the interests of IT companies in strategic country
abroad, development documents regarding the contribution this field may bring
IT COMPANIES, members of the Belgrade Chamber of due to comparatively low investments, strong driving force and fast
Economy – a favourable business environment for successful evaluation.
operations and fair competition, and Guidance in the understanding of potentials and competitiveness of
the STATE - a path to IT society. products and services of highly skilled professionals in the field of ICT,
especially in application software, engineering and consulting services.
Organised work and initiatives and a significant presence in the field of
In its defined programme tasks, the Association takes into account education for all levels of qualifications and permanent training both of
the European trends eEUROPE and eEUROPE +, which present professionals and users, and, especially, managers,
our development directions and the expression of the need to join Guidance in the integration of IS ICT and the quality assurance systems
the community of European peoples. The Association will especially and the environment protection systems,
advocate the implementation of the eSEEurope Programme (2001 Guidance in the development of IS in the area of support to corporate
to 2004). We follow current activities of importance in the ICC, resources planning and knowledge resource management, on which the
especially EBITT (E-Business, Information Technology and success of future companies will be based,
Telecommunications) Committee activities as part of our practical Active contribution to the development of business communications, as
work in the National Committee. The ICT is an important link in the a prerequisite and element of business success and survival in
repro-chain in all business goods and cash flows and a driving force increasingly demanding market competition
of development and raising effectiveness and profitability in the Development of cooperation in the chamber system and in direct
entire economy. collaboration with the associations within the Belgrade Chamber and
wider
Paying due attention to the promotion and marketing of ICT products
and services
Milica Cosovic–Kitic, secretary
Bachelor in Laws
COURT OF HONOUR e-mail: mcosovickitic@kombeg.org.yu
tel: (+381 11) 644-880
In the proceedings before the Court of Honour the
following Honour is measures are brought:
The Court ofdisciplinarya body of Belgrade Chamber of
Commerce and Industry for proceeding on the basis reports of
violation of fair business practices and business ethics committed by
Oral a seat or conduct activities on the City of
businessmen who have reprimand
Belgrade territory. The Court has been active since 1913.
Written reprimand
Public reprimand of Honour are the Board
The proceedings before the Court promulgated atpublic and
urgent. The proceeding are initiated by bringing charges, which may
of the relevant Chamber Association Board
be brought in front of the Court of Honour by its prosecutor,
Public reprimand promulgated at the
authorities and of the Chamber
businessmen, stateManaging Boardmembers of the public.
bringing charges is six months from the
The deadline forPublic reprimand promulgated through date of
observation of violation and/or one year from the date of violation of
mass media
fair business practices and business ethics.
Ban on performing activities for 3 to 6
bringing
The deadline formonths charges is six months from the date of
observation of violation and/or one year from the date of violation of
fair business practices and business ethics.
Alongside these working on the grounds be
The Court of Honour ismeasures remedies may of law, Chamber
pronounced, which are:
Statute, Rulebook on work and organization of the Court of Honour,
and other positive regulations relating to violation of fair business
practices and business ethics.
Ban on participation in boards and bodies
of violations of
The most frequent the Chamberfair business practices and
business ethics are:
Ban on participation at fairs and exhibitions
Violation of contractual obligations; of an
Ban on self-employment
entrepreneur under the pretence of good service;
Provision of bad service for a specific time period
Permanent ban on performing activities
Sale of defective goods and denial of justified claims;
and deletion from the Entrepreneurial
Sale of goods with elapsed expiration date;
Registry
Overcharging;
Switching of orders and defaulting in obligations;
Conducting activities without permission-registration
from/with competent authority;
Failing to issue a receipt or issuing a receipt under
somebody else s name;
Failing to register employees, non-payment of insurance
contributions for employees to appropriate funds;
Liljana Bozovic, secretary
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Bachelor in Laws
tel: (+381 11) 2642-277
There are more than 55,000 entrepreneurs, owners of
trade, catering, craft and other businesses, bureaus
and agencies which perform their activities
independently. According to the entrepreneurship set-
up of Serbia – there are approximately 209,000
registered entrepreneurs – Belgrade takes up more
than 24% of total number of entrepreneurs in Serbia.
The characteristics of our entrepreneurship are those
typical for small private enterprises in Europe:
relatively low initial funds, fast turnover of capital,
easily adjustable to new activities and new market
conditions. Family business is traditional. Therefore,
some businesses are ran by the fourth generation of a
family.
Božidar Milovanović, secretary
B.Sc. in Agriculture
e-mail: bomil@kombeg.org.yu
BELGRADE COOPERATIVE UNION tel: (+381 11) 642-688
Belgrade Cooperative Union is a collective member of the
Chamber comprising the cooperatives in agriculture, crafts, Belgrade Cooperative Union activities:
consumer and other form of organisations on the City of
Belgrade territory, in accordance with the Law on Initiating and assisting the establishment
Cooperatives and Rules of Belgrade and Serbian and formation of specialised or general
Cooperative Unions. cooperatives
Participation in preparing of the production
The Cooperative Union organises and coordinates 47 plan for the basic crops on Belgrade
agricultural cooperatives, 36 crafts cooperatives and 44 territory in agricultural cooperatives and
cooperatives in other industries. Agricultural production in agricultural enterprises.
villages and the private sector is organised in 58 000 farming Compiling inventories of agricultural
households, of which 51 000, apart from the crop farming, products and linking the cooperatives with
engage in livestock breeding. Apart from completely the food processing industry
supplying the 38 city's green markets with fresh fruits and Assisting the cooperatives in the
vegetables, individual farms meet a significant part (about preparation of investment projects and
60%) of the needs of the food processing industry on the business plans
territory of the capital. Constant lobbying for the drafting and
improvement of the agricultural policy,
In 167 villages which are part of thirteen Belgrade especially in the area of price parities, tax
boroughs, 80% of the total 185 000 ha of arable land, is policy etc
owned by farmers. Farmers organised in cooperatives own: Professional training and education of
farmers and agricultural experts employed
57% of the livestock in cooperatives
85% of total agricultural machinery comprising
22,000 different type tractors
86% of land under orchards
100% vineyards
Zorica Obradović, secretary
B.Sc in Economics
CENTRE FOR ECONOMIC POLICY, e-mail: zorica@kombeg.org.yu
RESTRUCTURING AND DEVELOPMENT tel: (+381 11) 2641 287
Organizational forms and activities of the Centre are the
following:
Department for Economic Policy and Development
Monitoring effects at industry and company level and
taking initiative on adoption of economic policy
measures, in particular of credit, fiscal, development
and other.
Creation of information, analyses, studies on
performance of the economy, of certain sectors,
fields and companies.
Development of business plans.
Consultancy services.
Department for Restructuring and Development of
Large Systems
Situation monitoring 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 fulfilment of technical/technological and
credit requirements).
Solvency Department
Providing information and certificates on solvency.
Vera Tosic, secretary
B.Sc in Economics
CENTRE FOR FOREIGN ECONOMIC RELATIONS e-mail: vtosic@kombeg.org.yu
tel: (381 11) 643 774
Activities of the Centre are the following: Promoting capabilities of specific
Belgrade branches, groups and
Monitoring and analyzing foreign trade at companies abroad, through different
Belgrade and national level, indicating trends and channels of presentation: publications,
proposing measures for improvement, fairs, exhibits.
Monitoring effects of regulations governing this Establishing firmer business cooperation
field (foreign trade regime, foreign exchange, between Belgrade economy and
customs, credit systems) and proposing diaspora.
amendments for the purposes of trade promotion
and harmonization of regulations with the EU, Providing information related to legislation
and economic policy of our country;
Initiating, encouraging and promoting different
forms of cooperation of Belgrade’s industry with Providing information to domestic
the international community through cooperation companies on possibilities for external
with foreign companies, especially with the view borrowing and for other types of funding
to the increase of exports and development of for their projects and business
advanced forms of foreign trade activities, undertakings, promotion of investment
projects and finding potential foreign
Organizing campaigns for our industry on foreign investors.
markets, initiating, establishing and encouraging
bilateral and multilateral contacts and cooperation
with international organizations.
Slavica Romhanji, secretary
Bachelor in Laws
CENTRE FOR ECONOMIC SYSTEM e-mail: slavica@kombeg.org.yu
AND LEGISLATION tel: +(381 11) 2642 966, 3619 472
The Centre is engaged in the following activities:
Initiating the adoption of new and
amendments of the existing economic-
systemic regulations, according to industry
needs and EU requirements.
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.
Consultancy services.
Predrag Grubin, secretary
CENTRE FOR SHARE-HOLDING EVELOPMENT Engineer of Work Organization
e-mail: pgrubin@kombeg.org.yu
tel: (+381 11) 2659-073
To companies which completed the privatisation process under
Centre is engaged in the following activities: the previous legislation
Harmonising data from the Shareholders Register with
Provides assistance to companies in ownership the Central Register
transformation, and since the development of the Preparation for the flotation of shares
market economy leads to more dynamic stock exchange Corporate management in a company/corporation
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 privatisation, by
representing the interests of economy, more exactly, the
position of companies.
To shareholders who acquired shares through purchase or
subscription under the previous legislation
Obligations, voting rights, right to dividends, share in a
bankrupt's estate, inheritance, tax, etc.
Opportunities for selling shares at the stock market
through stockbrokers
Centre activities are also focussed on:
Activities related to the implementation of accelerated
To companies with the majority socially owned capital, the auction privatisation in accordance with the Instructions
Centre offers assistance regarding the following issues: issued by the Ministry of Privatisation and Economy
Who, how and when they can launch the initiative for Preparation and organisation of promotional lectures,
privatisation proceedings? round tables, discussions, workshops and other forms of
Which are the necessary resolutions, who is to adopt
educational activities aimed at the participants in the
them, what their content should be, about the deadlines privatisation procedures
and privatisation documents?
What to do after the auction has been completed and
how to do it?
Duka Samardzic, secretary
B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry
CENTER FOR SME e-mail: duka@kombeg.org.yu
AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT tel: (+381 11) 2642 277
The Centre is engaged in the following activities:
Monitoring of operations and providing
expert assistance to small SMEE products
Encouraging promotion of and medium
and production entrepreneurs (hereinafter:
enterprises andprogrammes and at fairs and
SMEE) for the purpose of improvement of
specialized exhibitions
their work and profession
Providing assistance to SMEE in relation to
Providinglocations for construction of new and
securing expert assistance to socially
owned SME in relation to ownership
enlargement of existing plants and better
transformation – privatization
access to credits for SMEE sector
Identification and testing of investment
Providing business connections between
programmes in the SMEE sector and and
SMEE with local and foreign partners
offering assistance in of products and services
encouraging the sale meeting the
of the SMEE for their realisation
requirements sector on domestic and foreign
markets by better links between large
enterprisesthe development of SMEE in
Support to and SMEE (cooperation,
franchising, greater participation of SMEE in
priority economic sectors that have the
public procurements, etc). industrial
greatest economic potential:
production, processing of agricultural
products, tourism and development of and
Encouraging potential SMEE founders
software industry
providing assistance during the setting up of
new businesses and enterprises
For the purpose of increasing the
competitiveness of SMEE, both on domestic
Providing information of importance to
and foreign markets, encouragementpremises
modern SMEE operations (business of
market, credit and quality systems,
SMEE to introducecredit line offers,
innovationsmarket, introduce management
equipment and to etc.).
skills and capabilities
CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT tel: (+381 11) 2641 355
AND TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGIES AND ECOLOGY / ext. 166, 139
The Centre has the following
organizational forms and performs the
following activities:
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 centres and pilot
projects of interest for Belgrade
economy.
Encouragement of inventions and
design in economy and for the
economy by awarding Chamber
prizes.
Environmental Department
Identification and implementation
of programmes in the filed of
environmental protection.
Slobodanka Višekruna, secretary
B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
CENTER FOR BUSINESS EDUCATION e-mail: danka@kombeg.org.yu
AND QUALITY PROMOTION tel: (+381 11) 2642 966, 3619 472
The Centre has the following organizational forms and
performs the following activities:
Department for Business Education
Drawing up, proposing and implementing business
education and training plans,
Organizing business education and training, both public
and programmes 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.
Department for Improvement of Quality
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.
Aleksandar Matić, secretary
B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
IT CENTER e-mail: matica@kombeg.org.yu
tel: (+381 11) 642 034
The Centre is organised into two departments performing the
following activities:
Computer Applications Department:
Development of the IT system of the Chamber,
Creation and updating of Chamber's databases and
exchanges and linking up with other databases in Belgrade,
within the country and abroad,
Administration and maintenance of the network, hardware and
software,
Presentations 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,
Computer training in cooperation with the Centre for Business
Education and Improvement of Quality,
Consultancy services in the mentioned fields for Chamber
members and for other economic entities and individuals.
Department of Statistics
Statistical data processing,
Periodic information on relevant facts on Belgrade economy,
Cooperation with IT centres of other chambers, institutions,
members and similar centres for the exchange of information,
Acceptance, processing and replying to inquiries coming from
legal entities and individuals.
BELGRADE CHAMBER OF ECONOMY
Belgrade
Kneza Milosa 12
tel: (+381 11) 2641 355
fax: (+381 11) 2642 029
www.kombeg.org.yu
