1. Serbian Competitiveness Strategy and Action Plan

2. General objective Progress of country internal and external competitiveness Specific objectives changes in the trade regime of the country and of market access in developed countries; changes of the regulatory framework in the country and its impact on transaction costs; efficient import substitution the impact of increased integration in the world economy on poverty. the progress of competitiveness of living standard and quality of life in Serbia PART I: Incentives, institutions and competitiveness Component 1 — Review economic and export performance Component 2 — Assess the macro-environment Component 3 — Assess international environment and market access Component 4 — Describe and analyse structure of trade regime Component 5 — Trade facilitation/efficiency of customs administration Component 6 — Report on the regulatory environment for investment PART II: Assess microeconomic determinants of competitiveness, HR and impact on poverty Component 7 — Sector studies Component 8 – Competitiveness of Human Resources Component 9 — Poverty impact analysis EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND POLICY RECOMANDATIONS (Development of the National Competitiveness Strategy)

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