Findings of the Public Opinion Survey Presented
The share of citizens satisfied with the services provided by their local self-governments has increased over the past four years – one half of the respondents now believe that the local authorities in Serbia are looking after the citizens and extending them services responding to their needs.
The Third Steering Committee Meeting Held
The third Steering Committee meeting of the Programme “PRO – Local Governance for People and Nature” was held on 11 June, 2024, in Belgrade. During the meeting, the Annual Report for 2023 was adopted, and progress in implementation as well as planned activities until the end of 2024 were presented.
Capacity Building for Local Self-Governments in Environmental Governance
The role of LSGs in implementing the Law on Nature Protection and reporting to the Environmental Protection Agency were some of the topics discussed at the first workshop aimed at improving environmental governance at the local level, organized by the PRO Programme - Local Governance for People and Nature with the support of the Government of Switzerland .
Successfully Completed Accredited Emergency Foster Care Training Program
The Third Training on Gender-Responsive Governance and Budgeting
Support for Families of Informal Waste Collectors - Training for Family Assistants
Together for Sustainable Future!
Good
governance
Improving the rule of law, accountability, transparency in the performance of entrusted public tasks, efficiency and effectiveness of local self-governments in the performance of public duties, and thus the quality of life of citizens.
Social
inclusion
More responsible, integrative and innovative system of social measures and services, enhancing the response to the needs and priorities of left behind groups and improving their living standards.
Environmental
Governance
Enabling local governments to be fully accountable for environmental protection at the local level, improve policies and practices, and contribute to a healthier environment for people and nature.
Success stories
Success Lies in Unity
This programme is a direct response to the needs of those coming from the most vulnerable and marginalized communities. With our combined efforts and unwavering support from the governments of Serbia and Switzerland, we can directly impact and improve the daily lives of the Serbian population.
Francoise Jacob
UN Resident Coordinator in Serbia
This innovative programme was created together with the Serbian government, local partners and four UN agencies to address citizens’ needs. I would like to thank all partners for their active participation in preparing this ambitious and highly relevant intervention that represents the flagship activity of the Swiss cooperation programme for Serbia.
Richard Kohli
Head of Cooperation of the Embassy of Switzerland