Programme: IPA Sectoral Programme Serbia

The Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) is the main financial instrument to provide EU support to the beneficiaries in implementing reforms with a view to EU membership.

The priority sectors in Serbia for funding in this period are:

• Democracy & governance

• Rule of law & fundamental rights

Independent, impartial and more professional judiciary; fight against corruption and organised crime; integrated border management; fundamental rights, respect of minorities and freedom of expression; improved asylum processing and management

• Environment & climate action

Alignment with the environment and climate acquis; stronger institutional framework at central and local levels; better treatment of waste and water; improved air quality;

• Transport

Harmonisation with transport acquis; better infrastructure and regional connectivity; increased intermodal transport and better navigation conditions in inland waterways;

• Energy

Alignment with EU energy acquis; increased energy efficiency and use of renewables; improved security of supply in electricity and gas sectors;

• Competitiveness & innovation

Supporting business competitiveness; structural reforms; better research and innovation; closing of digital gap; improve SME access to finance;

• Education, employment and social policies

Harmonisation of legislation with EU acquis; Improved the quality of educational provisions; enhanced social inclusion; active labour market policies;

•  Agriculture & rural development

More competitive farming and food sector; application of food safety standards; better quality of life in rural areas;

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Jadranka Joksimović
National IPA Coordinator Minister
Government of the Republic of Serbia
Nemanjina 11
11000 Beograd
Tel: +381-11-36.17.580/593
Fax: +381-11-3617597
Email: kabinet@eu.rs