Serbia

Since 2001, USAID has invested nearly $687 million in Serbia to promote democracy and good governance, and to stimulate economic growth. 

The Agency's initiatives include:

• Strengthening the rule of law and tackling corruption, making court operations more efficient, and helping Serbia become a better place to do business.

• Assisting Serbia’s independent media adapt to new platforms.

• Helping NGOs advocate for and engage citizens.

• Assisting companies in vulnerable, less-developed areas with training in business skills, packaging and marketing. Hundreds of small food processors--many run by women and young people--are learning to better package products and prepare for trade fairs so Serbia’s traditional foods can be exported.  

The Opportunity Bank of Serbia, with USAID's assistance, has:

• Provided over €125 million in loans

• Created 8,000 new jobs

• Sustained over 60,000 jobs

• Awarded loans to nearly 1,000 refugees and internally displaced persons