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Local policies as a driver of development: BFC cities attract three times more investment

08. December 2025.

Local policies as a driver of development: BFC cities attract three times more investment

At a panel dedicated to local policies and the development of local self-government units in the region, mayors, experts, and international partners...

CORE Days 2025: Responsible Business – The Region’s Ticket to the EU Market

08. December 2025.

CORE Days 2025: Responsible Business – The Region’s Ticket to the EU Market

Socially responsible business practices, and companies that put employees, consumers, and communities at the center, will in the coming years become...

Leskovac Sets a New Benchmark: Fourth BFC SEE Certificate Earned in a Record Five Months

05. December 2025.

Leskovac Sets a New Benchmark: Fourth BFC SEE Certificate Earned in a Record Five Months

The City of Leskovac has once again reaffirmed its position as one of the region’s most efficient, transparent, and business-oriented local...

Travnik Earns Its First BFC SEE Certificate, Marking a New Chapter in Sustainable Local Development

05. December 2025.

Travnik Earns Its First BFC SEE Certificate, Marking a New Chapter in Sustainable Local Development

The Municipality of Travnik has officially obtained the BFC SEE Certificate for the first time, confirming its commitment to building a transparent,...

Prijedor Reconfirms Its Leadership as one of the Region’s Most Dedicated Local Governments

04. December 2025.

Prijedor Reconfirms Its Leadership as one of the Region’s Most Dedicated Local Governments

As the first city in the Republic of Srpska to obtain the BFC SEE Certificate back in 2013, Prijedor continues to set the benchmark for transparent,...

Bijeljina: Where Strategic Location Meets Strong Economic Potential

04. December 2025.

Bijeljina: Where Strategic Location Meets Strong Economic Potential

The City of Bijeljina has officially earned the BFC SEE Certificate - confirming its status as one of the region’s most strategically positioned...

Bar Earns Its First BFC SEE Certificate: A Rising Economic Hub on the Adriatic

04. December 2025.

Bar Earns Its First BFC SEE Certificate: A Rising Economic Hub on the Adriatic

The Municipality of Bar has officially completed the BFC SEE process and, for the first time, obtained this prestigious Certificate - affirming its...

The network of local governments in SEE committed to good business environment grows with Tuzi

12. October 2025.

The network of local governments in SEE committed to good business environment grows with Tuzi

The Municipality of Tuzi has officially obtained the BFC SEE Certificate for the first time, growing the network of local governments in Southeast...

Istočna Ilidža confirms its dedication to transparency, efficiency and investor-friendliness by obtaining its first BFC SEE Certificate

30. September 2025.

Istočna Ilidža confirms its dedication to transparency, efficiency and investor-friendliness by obtaining its first BFC SEE Certificate

Joining the network of local governments in Southeast Europe dedicated to building transparent, efficient, and investor-friendly environments, the...

Another BFC SEE Certificate – This Time Goes to Banja Luka

03. September 2025.

Another BFC SEE Certificate – This Time Goes to Banja Luka

The City of Banja Luka has successfully completed the BFC SEE process, reaffirming its position as one of the leading economic, administrative, and...

For the Second Time, the Municipality of  Žabljak Achieves BFC SEE Certificate

01. September 2025.

For the Second Time, the Municipality of Žabljak Achieves BFC SEE Certificate

The Municipality of Žabljak has successfully completed the another BFC SEE process, joining the network of local governments in Southeast Europe...

Bijelo Polje Commited to Sustainable Growth

01. September 2025.

Bijelo Polje Commited to Sustainable Growth

One of Bijelo Polje’s greatest strengths lies in the stability of its local finances, which ensures efficient governance and continuous...

Brod Strengthens Its Local Economic Development through BFC SEE

28. August 2025.

Brod Strengthens Its Local Economic Development through BFC SEE

The Municipality of Brod has successfully completed the BFC SEE program, affirming its commitment to building a transparent, efficient, and...

Novi Grad Achieves Business Friendly City Certification

26. August 2025.

Novi Grad Achieves Business Friendly City Certification

The Municipality of Novi Grad is another local government dedicated to building a transparent, efficient, and supportive business environment. With...

Prnjavor Joins the Network of Certified Business Friendly Cities

26. August 2025.

Prnjavor Joins the Network of Certified Business Friendly Cities

The City of Prnjavor has successfully completed the BFC SEE process, again confirming its commitment to building a supportive, transparent, and...

City of Laktaši again proves its Business-Friendliness

25. August 2025.

City of Laktaši again proves its Business-Friendliness

The City of Laktaši has long been recognized as a beacon for investors, affirmed by its recurring inclusion in the fDi Intelligence rankings...

Teslić strengthens its position as an Business-Friendly Municipality

22. August 2025.

Teslić strengthens its position as an Business-Friendly Municipality

The Municipality of Teslić has successfully completed the BFC SEE process, and for the third time confirmed its status as a reliable and attractive...

City of Gradiška obtained the BFC SEE certificate for the third time

21. August 2025.

City of Gradiška obtained the BFC SEE certificate for the third time

The City of Gradiška has for the third time successfully completed the BFC SEE process, again proving itself as one of the leading investment...

On the way to a better business environment

26. May 2025.

On the way to a better business environment

NALED, as the Technical Secretariat of the BFC SEE program, organized a series of evaluation visits to cities and municipalities in Serbia that...

From Criteria to Investments: How to reach regional BFC SEE certification standards

27. February 2025.

From Criteria to Investments: How to reach regional BFC SEE certification standards

On February 26, 2025, another training on the requirements of the IV edition of the BFC SEE standard was held in the premises of NALED, bringing...