Dear Visitors,

The economic power of the region is 80% lower than the republic average. A salary is 12 000 dinars lower than the republic average, and the unemployment rate is increased by 32%. In most of Serbia we have a similar situation. Often the facts which are not on your behalf can motivate you to achieve each goal on your development path.

We will do everything to make the National Agency a leading institution of the Republic of Serbia that implements the national policy of balanced regional development. The Agency will be the primary resource center for information and harmonization of the institutional, entrepreneurial and individual initiatives and the measures aimed at development of all regions in Serbia. This requires building a network of partnerships with all key actors of social development, providing adequate support to development,infrastructure and investment projects and programmes, and therefore to the development of Serbia as a whole. We are aware that the embodiment of this vision will require a lot of work and results from each of the employees of the Agency.

The results are the only way for this Agency to get closer to people and their desire to approach Europe in the relevant matters. Closer to people– closer to Europe. Our mission is to contribute to creation of modern infrastructure, favorable business environment, job creation, and thus create equal opportunities for all, that is, a better life for the people of Serbia.

I am convinced that we have a tough road ahead, but I know that all roads have a beginning and an end - except for a development path which we constantly walk on. I assure you and all the people of Serbia that the National Agency for Regional Development will, within its legal obligations, make every effort to have the objectives of the Regional Development policy, pursued by the Government, fully achieved.

Closer to people – Closer to Europe!

Ivica Eždenci
Director of the National Agency for Regional Development