Institute for Development and Innovation

The Structure of Investment in Science – Priorities, Sectors, and Invisible Interests
When talking about science, it is important to always remember that science is not an end in itself, but a means to build a fairer, freer, and better society for people to live in.
  • 8 minutes read

NATURAL RESOURCES

Wildfires as an Environmental, Economic and Social Problem
The Institute for Development and Innovation is conducting a study aimed at improving the understanding of the economic consequences of wildfires in the project’s pilot areas.
  • 3 minutes read

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Human Capital as the Key to the Development of the Jablanica and Pčinja Districts
Investing in young people’s knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial competencies is key to stopping population outflow and boosting the economy of the Jablanica and Pčinja districts.
  • 3 minutes read

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Sustainability Challenges in Rural Areas Across Europe Are Shared
As part of the programme, the progress of individual socio-economic initiatives was presented. So far, a total of 57 initiatives have been developed within the ESIRA project.
  • 4 minutes read

CLIMATE CHANGE

Agriculture feeds the world – but is it also suffocating it?
The Institute for Development and Innovation will work on assessing the effects of nitrogen management strategies, the obstacles to their adoption, and on further proposing policies for their sustainable implementation.
  • 1 minute read

FOR NEWSMAX BALKANS

Is the minimum wage enough for a decent standard of living in Serbia?
The minimum wage should cover the minimum consumer basket, with a clearer definition of the goods and services needed.
  • 30 minutes read

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The mission of the Institute for Development and Innovation is to create economically independent individuals. The vision is to establish an economically and democratically developed society based on equal opportunities.
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RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Sustainability Challenges in Rural Areas Across Europe Are Shared
As part of the programme, the progress of individual socio-economic initiatives was presented. So far, a total of 57 initiatives have been developed within the ESIRA project.
  • 4 minutes read

ERA PRIORITIES

4 ERA priorities, 1 policy, 8 actions and 1 same problem – investment in research and development
The goal at the EU level is to reach 3% of GDP expenditure on research and development, while in Serbia the target is 1.2% of GDP.
  • 3 minutes read

CLIMATE CHANGE

Agriculture feeds the world – but is it also suffocating it?
The Institute for Development and Innovation will work on assessing the effects of nitrogen management strategies, the obstacles to their adoption, and on further proposing policies for their sustainable implementation.
  • 1 minute read

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Human Capital as the Key to the Development of the Jablanica and Pčinja Districts
Investing in young people’s knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial competencies is key to stopping population outflow and boosting the economy of the Jablanica and Pčinja districts.
  • 3 minutes read

CITIZEN SCIENCE

BEAMING
The key objectives of the project include strengthening the skills of early-career researchers in bioeconomy, promoting collaboration, supporting technology transfer, encouraging institutional reform, and fostering an inclusive culture.
  • 2 minutes read

OPEN SCIENCE

Valorisation of knowledge as a driver of sustainable development
Representatives of the IRI took part in a three-day visit to the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), focused on the topic of knowledge valorization.
  • 3 minutes read

CLIMATE CHANGE

Who Is Financing Climate Change?
The aim of the analysis is to demonstrate how developed systemic solutions contribute to mitigating the impacts of climate change, protecting the environment, and generating positive effects for society.
  • 3 minutes read

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURЕ

ClimaPannonia
The main goal of the project is to improve climate change resilience by developing, testing, validating, and implementing systemic solutions in four key agricultural subsectors: the water-food nexus, agroforestry, organic crop production and cattle production.
  • 3 minutes read

FOR EURONEWS

Fires: A Social Phenomenon and Economic Consequences
Globally, fire-related damages are estimated at around 250 billion dollars annually, which is three times higher than 20 years ago across the world.
  • 19 minutes read

Key values of the Institute for Development and Innovation

The activities conducted by the Institute for Development and Innovation are preparation of economic analyses and research, education, and advocacy of evidence-based economic policies.

Innovation
The Institute for Development and Innovation finds and implements innovative working methods, thus becoming an example of good practice.
Expertise
The Institute for Development and Innovation relies on the proven and narrow expertise of individuals, who are constantly improving knowledge in their field of work.
Objectivity
The Institute for Development and Innovation is guided by the knowledge and skills necessary to reach impartial conclusions, without the influence of interest groups.
Applicability
The Institute for Development and Innovation implements projects whose results are concrete, measurable, and positively impact citizens' well-being.

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FOR NEDELJNIK

Montenegro’s Euro Model for the Minimum Wage: “Don’t Try This in Serbia”
The Government of Montenegro has adopted the “Euro Model”, which provides for additional taxation of vacant properties.
  • 3 minutes read

FOR OKO MAGAZIN

OKO Magazine: From Big Mac to Donkey Milk
For 40 years, economists have used the Big Mac to explain the strength of a currency. What does the price of a Big Mac tell us about economy, how does it explain the dinar exchange rate?
  • minutes read

PUBLIC FINANCE

Where can Youth Policy allocations be found in local government budgets?
Introducing Programme 1302 at the local level would not magically solve all the challenges of youth policy, but it would contribute to greater transparency.
  • 5 minutes read

PUBLIC FINANCE

Secret code 1302
The aim of the “Secret Code 1302” project is to determine the amount and structure of funds allocated for youth policy at the local level through a comprehensive analysis of budget allocations and public spending dedicated to youth policy implementation.
  • 4 minutes read

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Who Decides What Rural Serbia Is? Is DEGURBA the Answer?
Although the term “rural area” is often used in strategic documents and public policies, the legal framework in Serbia does not provide a single, unified definition of the term.
  • 6 minutes read

FOR NOVA EKONOMIJA

Risk of Success: Why Do They “Knock on Your Door” Once You Become Big?
Is it possible to establish a sovereign economic policy that protects, rather than extorts, domestic development?
  • minutes read

FOR NEWSMAX BALKANS

Is the minimum wage enough for a decent standard of living in Serbia?
The minimum wage should cover the minimum consumer basket, with a clearer definition of the goods and services needed.
  • 30 minutes read

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Sustainability Challenges in Rural Areas Across Europe Are Shared
As part of the programme, the progress of individual socio-economic initiatives was presented. So far, a total of 57 initiatives have been developed within the ESIRA project.
  • 4 minutes read

FOR NEWSMAX BALKANS

Is the trend of young people leaving Serbia changing?
According to 2022 census estimates, 12,000–27,000 people leave annually, while 10,000–12,000 return each year, reducing the net negative balance.
  • 30 minutes read

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Entrepreneurship as a Tool for Rural Development in the Jablanica and Pčinja Districts
The Institute develops and tests solutions that contribute to stronger local communities and the sustainable development of rural areas in Serbia.
  • 3 minutes read

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Is the village an outdated concept in Serbia?
The key question is not how to stop urbanization, but how to ensure that rural areas remain a functional, sustainable, and developmentally relevant part of society in the context of ongoing urbanization.
  • 7 minutes read

NATURAL RESOURCES

Wildfires as an Environmental, Economic and Social Problem
The Institute for Development and Innovation is conducting a study aimed at improving the understanding of the economic consequences of wildfires in the project’s pilot areas.
  • 3 minutes read

FOR EURONEWS

Fires: A Social Phenomenon and Economic Consequences
Globally, fire-related damages are estimated at around 250 billion dollars annually, which is three times higher than 20 years ago across the world.
  • 19 minutes read

FOR NEWSMAX BALKANS

How Serbia Navigates Between Major Global Power Centers
The increased inflow of American investment into the energy sector could significantly alter the balance of power.
  • 2 minutes read

ERA PRIORITIES

The Structure of Investment in Science – Priorities, Sectors, and Invisible Interests
When talking about science, it is important to always remember that science is not an end in itself, but a means to build a fairer, freer, and better society for people to live in.
  • 8 minutes read

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