BFC Club

BFC Club of Cities and Municipalities

The Club of cities and municipalities with the favorable business environment (BFC Club) was founded in June 2021 by 25 local self-government units in Serbia that signed a joint Charter, committing themselves as leaders in development to share their experiences, as well as with municipalities lagging in development to boost economic growth. Local self-government units that are holders of the BFC SEE Certificate or are in the process of certification of cities and municipalities with a favourable business environment in Southeast Europe participate in the work of the Club. Mayors and mayors have the opportunity to present local investment potentials through the mechanisms of this unique platform, establish a dialogue with representatives of the state, economy, international organizations and donors, and regionally connect with other local governments.

BFC Club members: Kragujevac, Niš, Cacak, Leskovac, Pozarevac, Lapovo, Cuprija, Sabac, Paracin, Mionica, Raška, Subotica, Uzice and Zajecar.

BFC Club Presidency: Šabac, Niš, Lapovo.

BFC club represents: 

 An exclusive club that brings together and provides special treatment to mayors and presidents of the most advanced cities and municipalities in Serbia

 Unified platform - a place of dialogue with top government officials and representatives of other relevant institutions on common problems whose solution can contribute to improving the business environment at the local level

 Influence on current reforms of importance for local self-government

 Creating new project funding opportunities through meetings and discussions with potential donors

 Building the recognition and image of local governments at the national, regional and international levels

 Advantage in informing about current reform processes and research of importance for local self-governments in Serbia

Club Objectives: 

 Improving the institutional and legal framework for local economic development

 Development and application of the highest international standards of the favourable business environment

 Optimization of procedures and digitalization of services for citizens and the economy

 Capacity building and exchange of best practices in the work of local administration

 Promotion of investments, entrepreneurship and innovation