Strengthening Economies of South Serbia and Sandzak
• Since 2008, Trade Fairs helped USAID-supported companies generate $11 million in new sales
• The Sandzak textile association (ASSTEX) gained permanent presence in Poland and Russia and is negotiating with the Government of Serbia to establish permanent presence in Albania.
• Half of the USAID supported companies entered new markets.
• 21 companies expect to achieve ISO standards through USAID support.
• 57 percent is the overall sales growth of USAID-supported companies.
Making Youth more Competitive
• 6950 youth received assistance through the ES Program
Youth Offices
• 1550 participants trained in Entrepreneurship
• 23 Youth Offices have developed and adopted Youth Entrepreneurship Action Plans
Internships
• 310 students placed as interns.
• 121 companies, public institutions and non-profit organizations offered internships.
Career Guidance and Counseling (CGC)
• 15 tourism high schools throughout Serbia established career guidance teams
• Two Novi Pazar universities supported in their career guidance initiatives to better link students with local businesses.