Step by step to development goals – PPP’s activity chart

Author: Slađana Sredojević, Public-private partnership (PPP) Consultant, Association of Serbian Banks The improvement of energy efficiency (EE) both in terms of production and consumption has been recognized as one of key elements of the energy policy of the Republic of Serbia (RS), in accordance with the Energy Development Strategy of the Republic of Serbia until […]

Features January 31, 2018

Illegal toxic waste dump found in Novi Sad

More than 1,000 tons of toxic waste has been found on the grounds of the HINS factory in Novi Sad, the Serbian Ministry of Environmental Protection said adding that the waste was illegally stored at the site. The lease holder of the factory, which is in receivership, was issued a permit in 2012 to store […]

News January 31, 2018

Municipalities to be motivated for PPPs through trainings

The public-private partnership (PPP) model is under-utilized due to a dearth of information about its advantages and insufficient experience for the implementation of PPP projects. Through training and education for local services, we will motivate municipalities to consider cooperation with the private sector, said Zorana Mihajlović, Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Construction, Transport […]

Interviews January 30, 2018

Albania won arbitration against Hydro S.R.L. over Kalivac HPP

The Republic of Albania won arbitration over hydropower plant (HPP) Kalivac against Italy’s Hydro S.R.L, Albanian infrastructure and energy ministry announced. The International Court of Arbitration ruled in favor of Albania in a breach of contract in the Kalivac construction case and the Albanian government will receive EUR 172 million in damages. In October 2014, […]

Electricity January 30, 2018

Building owners, local mayors are heroes of energy efficiency

Government and regulators are responsible for empowering decision makers on the local level as well as for clarifying how to engage with private energy service companies (ESCO) to establish public-private partnerships (PPPs) in energy efficiency, says Toivo Miller from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), adding concrete investments in the field are done […]

Interviews January 29, 2018