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01/2021 - 01/2025 |
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European Investment Bank (EIB) / UniCredit Bank Srbija |
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Country Coverage: |
Serbia |
EBRD has been planning to strengthen and streamline its approach to support innovation and related policies in Turkey that builds on the experience accumulated through its investments in the corporate sector and policy engagement. According to the European Commission's Innovation Union Scoreboard, Turkey falls within the group of moderate innovators compared to EU average, which underlines the importance of strengthening innovation.
The main objectives of the Project implemented by Frankfurt School were to assist the EBRD (i) to identify potential areas for policy engagement with the Turkish Government, with the objective to promote innovation policies in line with best international experience, and (ii) to define an operational approach to streamline investments in innovation by mid- and large-cap companies across multiple sectors of the Turkish economy.
Frankfurt School and its partner experts carried out the following key activities:
Senior Project Manager
Regional Office Turkey, Caucasus and Central Asia
Access to regular employment is not equal for everybody on the Serbian labour market. Various groups face difficulties to enter permanent employment, including women, youth, people with disabilities, Roma and Migrants.
The project at hand incentivises SMEs and Mid-Caps to increase inclusive employment. If they apply for a loan at UCBS, they can get a reward of up to 13% of the overall loan amount if they improve on certain indicators, which foster inclusive employment. This includes the increase in number of employees of such a group, but also the introduction of certain policies and procedures.
Since programme start all companies who participate in the programme have committed to achieving the maximum in almost all categories, sending a strong signal for more inclusive employment. The programme also provides direct support to the companies, helping them to achieve the inclusive employment indicators. In addition, awareness raising and experience sharing events are scheduled to increase public knowledge about the topic and motivate companies outside the programme to become more inclusive employers.