SECTOR: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT … · 2012-03-01 · local self-government defined; plan for increasing operational efficiency of the Ministry prepared and

Ministry of International Economic RelationsМинистарство за економске везе са иностранством

Priorities, general overview of the sector

Disbursement and allocation overview - local self government

2000 2001

allocation disbursement allocation disbursement allocation disbursement allocation allocation disbursement7,43 1,08 37,87 34,83 37,75 37,85 78,32 161,37 125,74

Disbursement and allocation overview - public administration2000 2001


Strategic objectives in the previous periodRemarks

EAR, UNDP, France

Objective Activities Active Donors1. Reform and modernization in the field of public administration and local self-government, decentralization and regionalization, institutionalization and capacity building within the Ministry

SECTOR: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT

2002

2002 TOTAL

TOTAL2003

New available funds/interested donorsNo information on new available funds/interested donors

Other prioritiesSeminars, trainings, workshops and foreign language courses for Ministry staff; improvement operation in the field of voting lists, registers of births, marriages and deaths, registers of citizens and the register of political organizations; introduction of IT system; creation of the internet address of the Ministry;

disbursement51,98

2003

1.1 Strategy for institutionalization of the Ministry of public administration and local self-government defined; plan for increasing operational efficiency of the Ministry prepared and realized; a number of study analyses of status and problems in the field of public administration and local self-management and operational issues of the Ministry implemented, as well an analysis of the administrative and legal framework governing the field of public administration ;municipal support programme in the field of improved management, efficient services for citizens, local economic development and infrastructure initiated.1.2 Ensured financial support for preparation of the strategy for institutionalization of the Ministry, for defining and expanding of the new administrative and legal framework, for the establishment of an international network to exchange experiences in the field of public administration and local self-government and for the municipal support programme for Eastern Serbia

disbursement23,34

ALL AMOUNTS ARE IN EURO MILLIONSALLOCATED-Funds related to defined projects or programsDISBURSED-Funds related to finished or ongoing projects/programs

Ministry of International Economic Relations, Republic of SerbiaМинистарство за економске везе са иностранством, Република Србија

Priorities - General overview of the sector

Disbursement and allocation overview

allocation disbursement allocation disbursement allocation disbursement allocation disbursement49,65 3,74 54,33 67,45 17,64 21,40 8,84 10,62

Strategic objectives in the previous period

Remarks

SECTOR: AGRICULTURE

Active Donors

World Bank - Irrigation system

Other prioritiesImprovement of Agricultural statisticsMarket information system in Agriculture

1. Stabilized market of agricultural inputs and emergency interventions

EU/EAR, USAID/USDA, Japan, Italy

ЕАR, World Bank, USDA, Netherlands

New available funds/interested donors

2002

Objective

2. Development strategy for Serbian agriculture

1.1 Supply of 36 000 tons of NPK and 12 000 МТ of Urea FertilizersAnimal feed supply - 42 120 МТ of maize(creation of counterpart fund for the projects in agriculture)1.2 Supply of 20 000 tons of soybean meal(generated sales will be channelled to cover the needs of vulnerable population in Serbia)1.3. Supply of NPK fertilizer and diesel fuel for spring sowing 2001, purchase of diesel fuel for harvest 2001, purchase of heavy tractors (counterpart fund established)

Activities

2.1 PAU- Policy Advisory Unit project created Framework for Serbian Agriculture which shall, together with other documents, serve as input for Strategy formulation2.2 Preparation of the Agriculture Sector Review2.3 Support for Serbian institutions through training programs and seminars2.4 Technical assistance programs for agriculture

130,46

9. Irrigation system and preparation of the National Irrigation Plan

9. Credit line for irrigation systems in Vojvodina

103,21

Preparing the Strategy of Agriculture Development, Establishment of Food Safety System, compliant with WTO and EU regulations, Establishment of Rural Development Agency (related strategy, policy and measures), Improve access to favourable credit lines in agriculture,Create a system of modern, marketing cooperatives in agriculture, Strengthening of the extension services in agriculture, Modernization of veterinary services, Irrigation systems and preparation of a National Irrigation Plan

2000 2001 2003 TOTALallocation disbursement

3. WTO and EU compliant system of Food Safety

3.1 PAU has prepared a plan for the establishment of a national system of food safety laboratories and relevant legislation3.2 USAID WTO accession project supports legislative processes in the field of food safety

EAR, USAID

8. Animal ID system 8.1 Preparation of Terms of Reference for the Animal ID system in Serbia EAR

4. A modern system of extension services in Serbian agriculture

4.1 Two pilot projects for local advisory service in Vrsac and Topola USAID/USDA

Norway

5. Rural development and establishment of the Rural Development Agency

5.1 Pilot project for agriculture and rural development in the Municipality of Topola 5.2 Support in drafting of the Law on Rural Development Agency (project within the Ministry of Finance and Economy)

UNDP, Sweden

6. System of modern marketing cooperatives in agriculture

6.1 Support for drafting of the Law on Cooperatives (all types of cooperatives)6.2 Development of cooperatives in Serbia (Bac and Kragujevac)

World Bank, Norway

7. Modern veterinary services 7.1 PAU and USAID WTO accession project provide inputs for preparation of the Law on Veterinary Services

EAR, USAID

ALL AMOUNTS ARE IN EURO MILLIONS ALLOCATED - Funds related to defined projects or programs DISBURSED - Funds related to finished or ongoing projects/programs






Remarks

27,34

Decentralizing the system, by means of redefinition of the role of central administration, regional and local educational authorities. Enhancing democratization of the educational system, through stakeholder involvement and introduction of civic education in the curriculum and school activities. Improving the quality of education at all levels, by establishing quality assurance and evaluation system, improving teacher education and establishing continuous professional education for teachers and related staff by means of state-of-the art curricula. Establishing a seamless coordination between education and economic sector with a view to the achieving social and economic standards, through vocational education, teacher training and adult education. Upgrading the education infrastructure and equipping educational institutions.

2000 2001 2003 TOTALallocation disbursement


2002

Objective

2. Improving the quality of education provision: of the teacher/learning process, the educational content and of learning achievements

1.1 New structure of the school boards, School development planning and School grants1.2.Council for Reform, NAFOS1.3 Center for Evaluation and Assessment 1.4 Education for Democratic Citizenship1.5 Internal MoES structure is re-organized1.6 Strengthening the role of the middle layer-regional education administration

Activities

2.1. Preparation of curricular reform for teachers' faculties2.2. Capacity building trough INSET2.3. Center for Professional Development of Teachers2.4. Curricular reform-modernization of the curricula, new enrolment policy2.5. Quality assurance system. 2.6. Proposal of the strategy for the education of children with special needs prepared2.7. Strategy for education of the minorities in preparation 2.8. Youth programs2.9. Preschool education strategy developed2.10. Higher Education strategy paper presented2.11. New Curricula2.12. New Education Act

86,34

SECTOR: EDUCATION

Active Donors

Norway, Greece, Japan, Italy, Luxembourg

Other priorities3. Improvement of educational infrastructure and equipping educational institutions

1. Decentralization and democratization of the system

World Bank, Austrian Government, FOS, SDC, UNICEF, US Embassy, CIDA, UNDP,UNESCO, KK-Austria, OSEP-SEE, OECD

2.British Council, Stability Pact SEE, CEPES, SEE-CEE, FOS, CoE, Finnish Government, SDC, GTZ, CARDS Program - EAR, CRS, ETF, Bavarian Government-Germany, IIZ DVV-Germany, WUS-Austria, SIDA-Proni Institute-Sweden



Priorities- General overview of the sector

Disbursement and allocation oveview


Strategic objectives in the previous periodRemarks

allocation disbursement

Objective Activities Active Donors

SECTOR: ENERGY

In general, the objective of the energy policy of the Republic of Serbia is to provide the sufficient quantities of quality energy necessary for the economy and population in order to satisfy their energy needs in a reliable, safe anf ecologically acceptable manner, at the lowest possible cost, i.e. maintaining consumer protection. In this context, priorities for achieving the set objective are as follows:- further reconstruction of electric power capacities and new investments in order to reduce and gradually eliminate the need for electricity imports (alongside with finalization of the capital overhaul of TPP Nikola Tesla А3 and initiation of capital overhaul of TPP Nikola Tesla А5 in the following year, the priorities are: revitalization of 4 irreversible aggregates and installation of the fifth aggregate in Hydro Power Plant Bajina Basta, revitalization of TPP Nikola Tesla А1 and А2 and construction of TPP Kolubara B (2X350 MW), or alternatively aggregate B3 in TPP Nikola Tesla);- alongside with the initiated reconstruction of oil and gas refineries, a priority task in this sector is the construction of a main gas network Nis-Dmitrovgrad, as well as the installation of gas infrastructure facilities in regions of the Republic of Serbia in which such facilities have not been installed- further reconstruction and modernization of district heating systems, with increased level of co-generation (combined production of electricity and heating energy)- improvement of energy efficiency in the entire chain, from exploration and production to energy consumption in all energy subsectors, as well as the reduction of the negative effects of energy-related activities on the environment- further activities in the reform of energy sector, i.e. transition towards market economy in compliance with the EU regulations (adoption of the Energy Development Strategy, adoption of the Law on Energy, preparation of by-laws and establishment of energy entities (institutions) envisaged by this Law), - restructuring of public energy enterprises, with a view to achieving improved efficiency of their operations and consumer protection, as well as creation of preconditions for increased participation of private capital in the energy sector,- preparation of alternative programs for employment of redundant labour, as a consequence of reforms in the energy sector.Donations and soft loans disbursed so far, have played a key role in the energy sector rehabilitation. To illustrate this, below are listed only some effects of reforms implemented until now:- increased production of coal, removal of overburden, increased availability and reliability of energy capacities- substantial improvement of collection discipline for the consumed energy, i.e. improvement of collection rate- increased prices of energy (regarding the district heating and electricity prices, further increase is required in order to achieve the economic level).

TOTAL2000 2001 2002 2003

1. Increased availability and reliability of operation of electric energy capacities (thermo and hydro).Integration with the regional electricity market in Southeast Europe, and subsequently integration with the internal electricity market of EU

1.1 Provision of spare parts. Repairs and overhauls of thermal power plants (Nikola Tesla, Kolubara А, Kostolac). General overhaul of TPP Nikola Tesla A3 initiated. Reconstruction of reversible hydro power plant Bajina Basta.

Austria, Czech Republic, EBRD, EU, Germany, Japan, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland, World Bank

2. More reliable and safe electricity supply through reduction of losses in the transmission network and improvement of voltage

2.1 Works on the transmission network, rehabilitation of substations (Belgrade, Novi Sad, Sremska Mitrovica, Bor etc )

EU, Norway, EBRD, World Bank, France

3. More reliable and safe electricity supply through reduction of losses in the distribution network and improvement of voltage.

3.1 Reconstruction of substations, supply of equipment and spare parts for distribution networks

Spain, Sweden, France

4. Maintenance of mining capacities and improvement of their operations.

4.1 Supply of spare parts and machinery for open pit coal mines EU, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland

Czech Republic

5. Safer supply of heating energy, reduction of losses in heating energy, i.e. increased energy efficiency in district heating systems

5.1 Supply of equipment and spare parts for heating plants. Maintenance and repairs of facilities (Novi Sad, Belgrade, Nis)

Germany, EBRD, Sweden

7. Improvement of energy efficiency in Serbia, as a national priority in the energy sector; training of Ministry staff and staff of public energy companies; preparation of energy sector development strategy, law on energy and secondary legislation in this field.

7.1 Energy efficiency improvement programs. Agency for Energy Efficiency of the Republic of Serbia was established. Support for Electricity coordination center in Belgrade. Provision of consulting services, staff training, institutional capacity building.

EU, Spain, USA, Great Britain, Germany, Sweden

77,40 165,44

6. Oil and gas - reconstruction of oil-refining facilities, as well as preparation for gasification of areas in which gas infrastructure has not been installed

6.1 Supply of spare parts for Petrohemija Pancevo and Novi Sad oil refinery. Gasification of Loznica initiated.



Other prioritiesPriorities of the sector are identified above.

Other available funds/interested donors

9. Provision of electricity to cover the needs of the economy and households (filling the gap between domestic electricity production and consumption).

9.1 Electricity imports in winter period 2000/2001 and 2001/2002 EU, USA, Germany

10. Provision of fuel for heating, especially for the institutions which are not connected to district heating systems

10.1 Supply of heating oil and coal for heating in social, health and education institutions.

EU, Norway, Switzerland, Netherlands, Greece, Luxembourg, Slovakia

8. Improvement of the financial management system of EPS, it's rationalization and reorganization, general improvement of management and planning in EPS.

8.1 Capacity building for implementation of projects, staff training for EPS. EU, World Bank, Spain, Sweden



Priorities- General overview of the sector




Remarks

Environment has been identified as a priority support for economic development in the second year of transition. The sector has been institutionalizedin 2002 through the establishment of the new Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Protection. Priorities include national and local environmental action plans, alongside with their implementation; National strategy for sustainable development and natural resources management strategies; Waste and waste water treatment; Harmonization of the legislation with EU and WTO standards; Stregthening of the Ministry, Environment Protection System Agency and relevant Centers/Institutions; Preparation for accidental respond; Elimination of "Hot spots"; Environment protection IT system; Regional ecological safety; Ecology education; Ecological support for poverty reduction measures, privatization, infrastructure projects, use of regenerative energies and economy.

Active donors

2000 2001 2003

allocation16,59

disbursement5,73

Objective

2. Harmonization of legislation with the EU and status evaluation concerning the implementation of multilateral and other international agreements in the environment area

TOTAL

2.1 Preparation for the implementation of Strategic impact analyses, IPCC directive and general public impact on decision-making process, in the formof sub laws 2.2 Draft National Strategy for Waste Treatment prepared, together with the EU association program 2.3 Priority conventions2.4 Status in implementation of POPs Convention and preparation for inclusion in the project for reduction of nutritients in the Danube river2.5 Participation and inclusion in the activities of responsible institutions for implementation of various conventions, as well as production of accompanying materials, including the "Environment for Europe" process

Activities

1.1 Ministry structure has been set up 1.2 Structuring of the Agency for Environment protection, with recommendations 1.3 Initial structuring of IT system networking 1.4 Development of human resources1.5 Human resources development, particularly in the field of international cooperation and inspections, including planned increase of the number of employees1.6 Research ship ARGUS - Seminars

SECTOR: NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Sweden, Norway, Japan, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Finland Necessary realization of donations from the interested parties

Other prioritiesPreparation of environment protection National and Local Action plans (Bujanovac, Valjevo, Cacak, Vrbas, the County of Bor); Preparation for drafting a National Strategy for Sustainable Development and Natural Resources Management StrategyAddressing the issue of waste (feasibility study for hazardous and medical waste) and waste water (previous feasibility study for Belgrade);Stengthening of the Centers/Institutions relevant for accidental respond (Belgrade, Nis, Novi Sad);Elimination of hot spots (Pancevo cannal, previous feasibility study for thermal power plants emisssion control);Regional ecological safety (preparation of documents concenring the Ibar river delta, The Danube delta project); Suppot to ecology education;Support for projects which are negotiating with local authorities (Vrbas 2,3 mil.ЕURО, Zajaca,...) N.B. A majority of financial flows are directed from the donors to the contractors

1.Capacity building in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Protection and structuring of the Agency for Environment Protection System (in foundation) and technical assistance

EAR, UNEP, OSCE (Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Norway), Government of the Province of Hessen,Germany, Stability Pact, REC, UNECE, Austria, SIDA


2002



Priorities, general overview of the sector


allocation disbursement allocation disbursement allocation disbursement allocation disbursement


Remarks

2003


2000 2001 2002

Objective Activities


1. Institutional development and capacity building

2. Realization of the public enterprise "Srbija sume" strategic plan

4.1 Donor, project and contractor ensured

5.1 The Law drafted and international round table for consultations organized.

5. Law on Reproduction Material of Forest Trees

1.1 Launching of the project "Institutional Development and Capacity Building for Preparation of the National Forestry Program". First stage of the project, related to previous status studies of the sector, legal regulations etc.

2.1 Strategic plan for development and restructuring of the public enterprises by 2005 prepared and approved by the Government of the Republic of Serbia. Activities related to privatization of service-providing departments initiated, social program to address the issue of redundant labour prepared, administration of the general directorate reduced.

3.1 New systematization of the Directorate prepared, staff employed.

Finalization of the agreement with Finland. Donors for other activities are still needed.

Other prioritiesSector of private forests, establishment of a seed center with a genetic bank, increasing a volume of forest growing activities, establishment of forest communications system, forests fire-protection system

Capacity building within the Directorate shall be necessary

Norway

3. Introduction of functions of the newly established Directorate for Forest within the Ministry

4. National forest inventories

OSCE

Finland is interested for this project: arrival of experts is expected in order to launch the project

SECTOR: FORESTRY

TOTAL

Project implement. lasts 20 months

FAO

Institutional development is a priority in the forestry sector. Directorate for Forests has become operational within the new Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Protection. The established forestry institutions (public enterprises and public administration) are at present at an organizational level which prevents them from implementing their prioritized functions in a satisfactory manner. Public administration should be provided with an adequate means for successful formulation and implementation of forestry policies, while public enterprises, primarily "Srbija sume", should be restructured and established as strong, decentralized business systems, modeled after similar European companies. The process of restructuring should enable privatization all service activities. Forests and leand integral management should be ensured in accordance with the principle of sustainable exploitation.Donations in this sector have, in real terms, started this year; however, all resources were directed directly from OSCE and FAO accounts to the accounts of final beneficiaries.

Donors







Remarks

2. Improved functioning of the system through increased efficiency and improved quality of services

4. Maintaining and improving the health condition of the nation and promotion of public health

SECTOR: HEALTH

Objective

EU, Norway, World Bank, China

Active Donors

Donors1. Ensuring sustainable financing of the health care system

After more than a decade of neglection, health care system has been driven into a serious crisis. Revenues of the Serbian Health Insurance Institute are still declining, since their main source of revenue are salary contributions, which are rising at a slow pace or even stagnating, while the number of employed persons is decreasing. Salaries in the health sector are low, while equipment and facilities are in a poor condition. A comprehensive reform of health care system is necessary, with the following basic components: better organization and more efficient use of existing infrastructure and introduction of new forms of organization and health care financing. Management and financing of health services is based on the existing capacities, not on work output. Poor price policy has degraded the quality of health services, and use of health services at different levels is not in line with the criteria of efficiency and cost reduction.

TOTAL2000 2001 2002 2003

3. Development of IT system in health services and improved management of the health care system

World Bank

Japan, Germany, EU

3.1 Identification document of the Health IT System Project (HIS) - Preparation of HIS Master Plan 3.2 Plan for adoption of IT and communicational standards in HIS 3.3 Establishment of metadatabase in HIS 3.4 Financial Plan for HIS Identification Document 3.5 Evaluation of data and existing database in health care system 3.6 Development of IT system of the Serbian Health Insurance Institute is underway 3.7 Development of IT system in Apotekarska Ustanova Beograd (producer and dealer of pharmaceuticals) 3.8 130 computers for the future health IT system provided

4.1 Project - Preparation of National burden of disease study4.2 Evaluation of health care centers network4.3 Anti-smoking campaign initiated, strategy for prevention and elimination of smoking prepared4.4 National anti-AIDS program4.5 Anti-TBC program proposed4.6 System of protection from infectious diseases which constitute a threat for the country established4.7 Mental health project4.8 Food safety project4.9 Advisory center network on reproductive health within health care centers4.10 Support project for oncology health care4.11 Project Drug Abuse Prevention among School Population - Project team for the project Drug Abuse Prevention among School Population formed4.12 Project for prevention of iodine misbalances4.13 Project for prevention of KVO4.14 Preparation of National Public Health Strategy

2.1 Promotion of health policy and definition of the future health care system; Establishment of the expert national Health Care System Reform Commissions; Protocols rationalization of prescription and use of medicines; Support to the pharmaceutical industry through training; Education of health care staff; Preparation of good clinical practice guides; Establishment of protection of patients' rights; Initiation of reconstruction and improvements in the emergency service; Support to primary health care and health centers - acquisition of equipment; Assisting handicapped persons in obtaining medical aid; Pilot project “Basic Health Care Services Package in Health care center Kraljevo”; Status analysis and definition of the relation between occupational medicine and Ministry of Labour; Status evaluation in regional hospitals and clinical centersfor the purposes of reconstruction projects; Oncology health care project; Draft law on Medical Chambers, Law on Drugs and Medical Supplies and Law on Health Care and amendments to the Health Insurance Law prepared; Rationalization and restructuring of hospitals and clinics initiated; After the adoption of the Law on Drugs and Medical Supplies, Drug Agency and Drugs Quality Control shall be established; Reorganization of blood transfusion services; Preparation for WB and EIB credits for reconstruction of hospitals in Serbia

disbursement22,21

Activities

1.1 Basic health care package and cost reduction plan in preparation - Plan for implementing and financing health care of general interest in 2003 prepared, agreements with 23 health care centers and institutes signed1.2 Proposal for financing public health services in preparation - Continued work with the World Bank on financing health care system reforms 1.3 Project "National Health Account in Serbia" planned

EU, World Bank



Japan, China, European Union, USAID, Italy, Spain, Greece, Norway, Canada, Germany, Great Britain

Other prioritiesCapacity building within the Ministry of Health to implement the reform of the health care system Preparation of national programs for specific problems or diseasesDevelopment of good therapeutical practice guides Establishment of accreditation and licensing mechanisms Improving management in the health sector Human resources development


5. Capacity building within the Ministry of Health

UNDP, EU5.1 Capacity building and improvement to carry out reforms and provide services to the population. National reform strategy. Reform of the organization in the Ministry, adequacy and transparency of operations, ongoing monitoring procedures for existing functions, staff training, other forms of human resources development

6. Purchase of equipment, reconstruction of infrastructure, purchase of medicines and medical supplies

EU, Japan, China, Norway, Germany, USAID, IRC

6.1 Equipment for a number of health care centers, clinical centers, emergency services, hospitals, dialysis center and other health institutions provided; diagnostical equipment; dentistry equipment. Network of coronary units equipped. More than 250 new or overhauled vehicles in use. Provision of spare parts and repairs of equipment6.2 Building of the Drug Agency constructed, partial reconstruction of a number of outpatient facilities, health care centers, hospitals, institutes, clinical centers, clinics and other health institutions6.3 Within the framework of the supply program for medicines, medicines for a number of health institutions nation-wide have been purchased. Safe and sustainable supply of medicines has been created. Purchase of medical supplies and diagnostic equipment for a number of health institutions





allocation disbursement allocation disbursement allocation disbursement allocation allocation disbursement- - 6,00 1,44 10,80 9,73 15,98 32,78 21,61

Remarks1.Reform of the judiciary system - definition of constitutional and legislative frameworks, preparation of draft laws and functional and organizational models, establishment of efficient judiciary and rule of law, functioning of new institutions: Administrative Court, Courts of Appeal, Audit Courts, operation in accordance with EU legislation standards 2. Reform of prisons and improvement of safety in prisons, establishment of special institutions for the fight against organized and crime in general

1.1 Strategy of judiciary reform in Serbia has been defined, a number of study analyses of status and problems within the judiciary sector and organizational issues related to court management have been implemented, new modern laws have been enacted to institutionalize the competences and commencement of operations of new judiciary institutions and institutions to combat organized crime, infrastructure features of some courts have been improved.1.2 Financial support for reconstruction of the special court incharge of delaing with organized crime has been provided, Financial support for reconstruction of the Palace of Justice in Belgrade has been provided, support for IT promotion in prosecution service and courts and creating links with the Ministry has been provided, study analyses concerning the status of human statistics and court files have been executed, Funds for preparation of the Web Presentation of the Ministry and Judiciary Reform Strategy have been provided, Funds for improvement of court administration and preparation of master plan have been provided

ЕАR, World Bank, USAID, OSCE, DIFID, Open Society Fund, Hans Seidel Foundation, SCEEP, IRZ, GTZ, Spanish Institutional Program, UNDP, Norway

Key objective of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Serbia is the establishment of legal state and rule of law, as well as restoration of confidence among the citizens in the accessibility and equality of justice for all. Priorities of the Ministry of Justice for 2004 are as follows: Comprehensive reform of the institutional aspect of the judiciary system; investment in judiciary system infrastructure; Harmonization with standards of EU legislation and practice of Member States; Fight against organized crime and crime in general; Comprehensive analysis of organizational issues of court management; Improvement of relations between the public and the judiciary; Training programs for judges; Improved access to justice.

2001

SECTOR: JUDICIARY

200320022000 TOTAL


Objective

disbursement10,44

Activities Active Donors

New available funds/interested donorsIn 2004 following donors showed their interest EAR, OSCE, Sweden, World Bank

Other prioritiesPreparation and implementation of training programs for judges and assistants, Preparation and implementation of training of prison guards, Cooperation with other countries of the region in the combat against organized crime, Definition and implementation of measures and actions to improve the general level of information in the public concerning the judiciary Exercise and protection of human and minority rights, Adaptation of the court network to suit the needs of the citizens, Human resources development and development of organizational aspects of the Ministry of justice.

ALL AMOUNTS ARE IN EURO MILLIONSALLOCATED-Funds related to defined projects or programsDISBURSED-Funds related to finished or ongoing projects/programs




allocation disbursement allocation disbursement allocation disbursement allocation disbursement0,54 0,27 0,16 0,27 2,39 0,10


Remarks

3. Introduction of new employment standards, introduction of active employment measures, implementation of reforms in the Labour Market Bureau - Establishment of PIUs (Project Implementation Units) and partner group in pilot municipalities

World Bank, DFID, Government of the Republic of Serbia

4. Integration of labour inspection 4. Project accepted by the donors - Detailed preparation of the project and international tender for project cooperation

USA - Federal Secretariat of Labour

Success of the project depends on the choice of partner organization

0,64

The Ministry of Labour and Employment undertook to implement the following activities in the forthcoming period: increased employment, elimination of unregistered work, ensurance of integral work standards, increased level of protection of employees, reform of labour inspectorate, creation and introduction of new active employment policy measures, preparation of laws in fields which have been transferred into the competence of the Republic of Serbia after the adoption of the Constitutional Charter of State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, preparation of national employment strategy.

2000 2001 2003 TOTALdisbursement


2002

Objective

2. Improved employability of labour force at national level, training of the unemployed

2а) Creation of new posts, training of the unemployed in civil engineering, public works

1.1 Labour Law passed - Creation of conditions for transition to market economy, conclusion of collective agreements with employers, provision of improved working conditions1.2 Law on Employment and Unemployment Insurance - currently being reviewed by the Parliament1.3 Law on Employment of Disabled Persons - being prepared1.4 Law on Safety and Health at Work -being prepared1.5 Law on Trade Unions and Employers' Associations - being prepared1.6 Law on Conciliation in Collective and Individual Disputes - being prepared1.7 Law on Strike1.8 Law on Social and Economic Council, 1.9 Law on Protection of Citizens of the Republic of Serbia Working Abroad

Activities

2. EUREKNA – pilot project, Kragujevac, training of surplus labour and the unemployed - Draft employment development plan for the region of Sumadija prepared, training of the employees of Labour Market Bureau branch office in preparation of individual employment plans

2а). Launching of the project "Beautiful Serbia" - Donor partnerships signed, preparation of technical documentation

3,09 allocation

3. Employment promotion (Nis, Kraljevo, Pancevo and Lazarevac)

SECTOR: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

Active Donors

No information on new available funds/interested donors

Other prioritiesLaw on Employment of Foreign Citizens, Law on Record-keeping in the Field of LabourCreation of a number of jobs for the disabled and improvement of working conditions (National Center for Work Rehabilitation and Professional Counselling of Disabled Persons)Improvement of IT system in the Ministry and networking with organizational units of the Ministry in all counties of the Republic of SerbiaDevelopment of human resources within the Ministry - CBFReform of the labour market and provision of jobs for workers made redundant due to the restructuring of enterprises - establishment of the status (privatization or State property) of the enterprises for professional rehabilitation of the disabled (pending the adoption of the Law on Employment and Insurancein case of Unemployment)Promotion of tripartite mechanisms - СЕС development of social dialogueNational employment strategyIntroduction of new active employment measures

1.Adoption of laws in the field of labour and employment, which will ensure the following: increased employment, prevention of unregistered work, ensuring integral work standards, increased protection of employees

International Labour Organisation, World Bank, Austria, USA

Donor: Italian Government; implementing authority: EAR

Canadian governmentUNDP, Greece

Lack of premises for the project team within the Ministry of Labour and Employment

Insufficient activity of the social partners for collective bargaining at sectoral and national level



12.05.2004



16,65 0,65 101,38 31,54 174,35 45,63 387,24 124,28

Remarks

Other priorities

4. Establishment and capacity building of the Agency for SMEs

3.1 Estimation of the operational and financial status3.2 Estimation of the long term sustainability 3.3 Preparation for the restructuring/training 3.4 Preparation for the privatisation process (approximately 40 enterprises is under the restructuring process, which is a precondition for the privatization process)Approximately 40 strategical enterprises are under the restructuring (precondition for the privatization)

1.1. Gov. of Serbia in July 2001 adopted Law on Auction Fund and Law on Establishment of the Agency for the Privatisation. In accordance with these 850 enterprises have been privatized

4.1 Defining the organisational structure and operational strategy of Agency for SMEs4.2 Equipment and technical assistance4.3 Training program for employees4.4 Defining the mechanism of the support for the SME developmentStrategy for the SMEs and enterprenship development in Republic of Serbia 2003-2008 has been adopted in January 2003. 10 regional agencies for SMEs has been established. Guarantee Fund and Entrepreneurs Council has been established, European Convention on SMEs has been adopted

US, WB, EBRD-UK

SECTOR: PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT

EC, Germany, US-WB

Austria, EC, Canada,SwedenSwitzerlandLuxembourg -EIB

5.1 Identification of the enterprises for the priority privatization5.2 Estimation of the operational and financial enterprise status5.3 Formulation of the privatization plans5.4 Identification of the potential investitors5.5 Privatisation

3. Restructuring/privatization of 28 strategical companies

UNDP, WB,The Netherlands

2.Capacity building-Agency of Privatization

2.1 Defining the organizational structure and operational strategy of Agency for Privatization2.2 Investments in equipment and technical assistance2.3 Training program for the employees in the Agency for Privatization2.4 Support for the Study on Specific Sector Privatization

Strategy - General description

46,46

Finished activitiesObjective Activity Donors


Structural changes in a real sector (started in 2001) have defined priorities: privatisation, restructuring, strategies for the development of the public enterprises, general reforms in the sector. In parallel with the institutionalization process and legislatives reforms, the priority is creation the favorable environment for entrepreneurs and SMEs in order to improve competitive advantages of export oriented sectors and industries as well as the expansion of the private sector (as a future generator of the growth and in order to secure higher level of GDP).

2000

5. Early privatisation of the strategical enterprises

Italy, Austria. Luxemborug,-EIB, UK-EBRD, The Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland etc

2001 2002 2003 TOTAL

94,86

Programs for the development of SMEs competitiveness (national programs for the management capacity building, insuring the quality, establishment of the innovation fund)SME network development: establishment of the new institutions, support for already established SMEs regional agencies (business incubators), science-technology parks, industrial areas, cluster promotion)New credit lines and support for the start-ups of SMEs in Serbia)Further capitalisation of the Guarantee FundCapacity building and technical support for the Ministry of Economy, Republican Agency for SMEs, Regional agencies for SMEs, GuaranteeFund)Promotion activities (national and regional conferences, workshops, seminars, publication etc)

Other available funds

1 Reform of law on privatization

ALL AMOUNTS ARE IN EURO MILLIONSALLOCATED- Funds related to defined projects or programsDISBURSED-Funs related to finished or ongoing project/programs

Development and Aid Coordination UnitОдељење за координацију помоћи и развој


Priorities, sector general overview

Disbursement and allocation overwiev

allocation disbursement allocation disbursement allocation disbursement allocation disbursement0,3 0,05

Strategic objectives in previous period

Remarks

SECTOR: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

2. New Law on Science Norway

Activities

1. Academic network development

Research and development system reform in order to enable long term influence on the economy development and industry competitivness. Short term objective is redefyning of R&D system priorities.

Germany

2003 TOTAL


2000 2001 2002

Objective

0,35

New available funds/interested donorsThere are no available information abot furthure donors' support

Other prioritiesDevelopment of the new gigabit internet academic and research network;Development of the faculty, institutes and companies inovative centres;Development of economy incubators;Development of research laboratories in accordance with the R&D priorities;New Law on Inovation

Donors

1.1 New CISCO equipment

2.1 Draft of the new Law on Science






Remarks

Approaching reforms in social sector, the Ministry focused on three main areas: poverty alleviation, support to families and protection of children, elderly and disabled persons, and restructuring of the pension system. In order to evaluate current status and define the focus of the reform process and necessary policy changes within the social welfare sector, the Ministry of Social Affairs (MOSA) established mechanisms to address poverty, social protection of vulnerable population and pension system. In partnership with others (WB, UN Agencies, local institutions and others) MOSA adopted the participatory approach in addressing the issue of vulnerability and poverty by providing access to rights and inclusion.The reform processes in the social sector by provision of rights and entitlements will be strengthened by the establishment of mechanisms of decentralisation, deinstitutionalisation, covering of the transition costs, transmission of good practices and progressing of the reform processes. PRSP – Poverty reduction Strategy Paper, process that started in September 2002, to be finalised in August 2003) represents a part of the overall development strategy of Serbia, of its resolute reform orientation and inclusion into the European integration processes and global development trends. The PRSP also represents a part of the Government’s Framework for International Support and Development Cooperation,as well as a plan of activities, instruments and measures for the realisation of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.

SECTOR: SOCIAL AFFAIRS

TOTAL2000 2001 2002

Objective Activities Active Donors1. Assistance for families and individuals in ensuring minimum social protection/welfare and developing poverty reduction mechanisms (related to Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper)

1.1 The second survey on living standard conducted and analyses of data of repated Survey of licing standart and specie or Roma finalised1.2 Study of state assistance for the poor prepared Poverty and Reform of Financial Support to the Poor1.3 Survey of socio-economic position of elderly1.4 Law on Social Protection and Social Secrutiy of Citizens prepared1.5 Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper adopted (October 2003)

The key priorities in the Social Welfare Sector are as follows:1) Continuation of the reform in addressing poverty – data analyses of the Poverty Survey and Roma Booster2) Continuation of development of unified software/tracking and monitoring system3) Continuation of the reforms in social protection through:a) Approval of the new Family Codeb) Continuation of the reform processes/projects in Rising Standards, Access and Self-reliance: � addressing transformation of the residential institutions, � changes in norms, standards, methodology in case management� transformation of the organisation and management of the Centres of Social Work� development of mandatory training curriculum in social welfare and protection, as well as mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation� development of partnership at local level and enhance the quality of services through partnership (plurality of service providers)� addressing the vulnerability of the specific groups: elderly, Roma, disabled persons, social cases, unemployed/low economic capacity, etc.c) Implementation of the programme Social Innovation Fund:� link with Poverty Reduction Strategy Process – mechanism for poverty alleviation at local level � mechanisms of decentralization � it finances the projects at local level� mechanisms of transition � helping local level to develop and finance services � mechanisms for transformation of SW institutions � deinstitutionalization � mechanisms of good practices’ transmission 4) Continuation of the Pension reformsa) Programme for Merging 3 pension fundsb) Work on the Law on Contributionsc) Work on Law on Voluntary Pensionsd) Work on Software for unified pension fund

Other available funds / donors interested in this sectorPoverty Alleviation and Social Protection reforms: WB, UNDP, DFID, Norwegian, Japanese

3. Development of a pension reform strategy

3.1 New Pension Law implementation (enacted in March 03)3.2 Preparation of Programme for Merging 3 Pension Funds3.3 Working group on Law on contribution and Law on volontery pension insurance

UNDP, World Bank

Other priorities

2003

2. Development of alternative forms of social protection for population at large

2.1 Family Code prepared 2.2 Implementation of reform oriented projects in the field of social protection2.3 Implementation of Social Innovation Fund2.4 Preparation of the national plan of action for the children (Comitee for the children rights)

UNDP, Norway

Netherlands, co financed by the WB Custody FundUNDP Technical AssistanceWB-DFID

disbursement18,83

ALL AMOUNTS ARE IN EURO MILLIONSALLOCATED- Funds related to defined projects or programsDISBURSED-Funds related to finished or ongoing projects/programs





Remarks

Other available funds / donors interested in this sector

No donations have been realized in the sectors of trade, tourism and services in the previous period

Other priorities"Stara Planina" Ski Centre Project ski complex for Alpean and Nordian skiing on Stara Planina area, including vertical transport - ski lifts, double-chair lifts, three-chair lifts, cable cars - and ski slopes of 100km horizontal lenght

Trade Sector - market supply control, commodity reserves control, price fluctuation controlTourism Sector - improvement of tourism offer, incentives for tourism development, new Tourism Law

SECTOR: TRADE AND TOURISM

Active Donors

2000 2001 2002

Objective

TOTAL

Strategic objectives of the previous period

Activities

2003




Priorities, sector general overview



Strategic objectives in previous period

Remarks

2003

allocation disbursement53,31 92,07

SECTOR: TRANSPORT

New available funds/interested donorsEuropean Agency for Reconstruction, new concession loans by EIB and EBRD, Norway, World Bank, Greece, Spain

Other prioritiesIn addition to the above mentioned priorities, which shall apply accordingly to the subsequent period, we point to the following priorities:Reconstruction and modernization of telecommunication, as well as development of telecommunications in accordance with EU standards;Improved efficiency in the postal services;Harmonization of legislation with EU regulations and introduction of modern regulations and standards

TOTAL2000 2001 2002

Objective

The Repubic of Serbia transport infratstrucure network has been substantially damaged, and thus there is a significant need for international supportin infrastructure reconstruction. It is estimated that about 30% of the roads are in good condition. Rehabilitation of infrastructure requires not only investments in reconstruction, but also: maintenance of the safety basic level and quality of transport services, harmonization of legislation, environmental protection and improved management. During 2001 and 2002, a step forward has been made: a number of agreements on reconstruction of road infrastructure has been concluded, with special focus on Corridor X, and a dynamic legislative action has been launched. 70 million USD have been invested for revitalization and maintenance of the road network. During 2002, the Danube cleaning project has also been launched, and along with it reconstruction of the "Sloboda" bridge, sponsored by the European Union. Reconstruction of the "Belgrade" Airport has also been launched in order to build regional cargo hub.

EIB, EBRD, European Commission (ЕАR), Canada, Czech Republic, Sweden

European Commission (ЕАR), France, Sweden

Active Donors

1.1 Rehabilitation of a majority of road infrastructure along Corridor X;1.2 Commencement of railway infrastructure reconstruction (purchase of a number of spare parts and locomotives in order to facilitate railway transport);1 3 Commencement of border crossing reconstruction2.1 Introduction of Project Implementation Units in: Serbian Road Directorate, ZTP Belgrade and Belgrade Airport;2.2 Capacity building support and support to the customs institutions;2.3 Master plans and feasibility studies preparation projects;

Activities

1. Rehabilitation of railway and road infrastructure;

2. Transport management reform;

EBRD, EIB, Norway

4. Urgent interventions in order to ensure Sava and Danube river navigability; Reconstruction of destroyed bridges in the vicinity of Belgrade and Novi Sad;

5. Public transport improvement

European Commission (ЕАR)

Austria, Czech Republic, EBRD, France, Greece, Japan, Switzerland

4.1 Cleaning of the Danube river near Novi Sad; 4.2 Reconstruction of the Sloboda bridge

5.1 Purchase of a large number of buses and streetcars for several municipalities in the Republic of Serbia, 5.2 Provision of spare parts for streetcars.

3.1 Reconstruction of Nis Airport, as well commencement of activities related to reconstruction of the Belgrade Airport 3.2 Air Traffic modernization

3.Reconstruction of Belgrade and Nis airports;


Documents

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