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Bogatija investiciona aktivnost
EBRD u Srbiji

Tomas Mirow predsednik EBRD, boravio je u Srbiji 1. - 2. septembra 2008. u prvoj zvaničnoj poseti jednoj državi u tom svojstvu. EBRD će podsticati inostrani kapital da ulazi u Srbiju

Tomas Mirow, predsednik Evropske banke za obnovu i razvoj, boravio je u tom svojstvu 1. - 2. septembra 2008. godine u Srbiji, u prvoj zvaničnoj poseti jednoj državi - članici EBRD i tom prilikom razgovarao o daljim investicionim aktivnostima EBRD sa predsednikom vlade Srbije Mirkom Cvetkovićem i drugim zvaničnicima.

Tim povodom, u kraćem intervjuu za ProMoney magazin, gospodin Mirow je istakao da će EBRD i dalje ostati najvažniji investitor u Srbiji.

Da li EBRD ima novi pristup prema Srbiji i Zapadnom Balkanu i u čemu se on sastoji?

EBRD veoma zainteresovana za punu saradnju i dijalog sa Srbijom i njenim zvaničnicima, a takođe i lokalnim i stranim kompanijama. Srbija predstavlja dinamično, perspektivno tržište sa snažnim razvojem privatnog sektora. Snažan razvoj privatnog sektora je jedan od ključnih uslova za dalji rast srpske privrede i privlačenje spoljnih investicija. EBRD će kroz razne forme pomoci Srbiji da poveća poslovnu sigurnost i poboljša investicionu klimu. Banka će pružiti podršku okončanju procesa privatizacije, razvoju nekih lokalnih preduzeća i podsticaće investiranje i realizaciju atraktivnih projekata stranih kompanija u Srbiji. Ovakva i druga podrška Evropske banke za obnovu i razvoj treba da omogući Srbiji da postane još privlačnije mesto za strane investitore i poveća priliv stranog kapitala, naročito kroz direktne strane investicije.

Da li će EBRD u budućnosti pokazati veću zainteresovanost za ulaganja u Srbiju i zbog čega?

U srednjoročnom periodu Srbija ima veliki potencijal da nastavi dosadašnji jak privredni rast. Da bi se to ostvarilo moraju da se ispune neki uslovi, a najbolja garancija je nastavak i dalje sprovođenje reformi i potpuni prelazak na tržišnu privredu. Zato će EBRD biti suinvestitor u mnogim projektima koji vode razvoju i pružice podršku u raznim oblastima. Banka će pomoći i konsolidaciju bankarskog sistema, između ostalog kroz ulaganja u hartije od vrednosti, podsticanje razvoja hipotekarnog tržišta i lizing kredita.

Koliko EBRD planira da uloži u Srbiju u sledecih godinu dana i u koje sektore?

EBRD namerava tokom narednog perioda da investira godišnje 800 do 900 miliona evra u zemlje zapadnog Balkana, prvenstveno u realizaciju saobraćajnih projekata, izgradnju lokalne infrastrukture, energetske objekte, razvoj poljoprivrede i privatnog sektora..
Banka će u Srbiji biti suinvestitor i u važnim i ključnim infrastrukturnim projektima u putnoj privredi, medju kojima je i koridor 10, železničkim, energetskim, vodoprivrednim projektima, a ulagaće i u poljoprivredu.

Da li će EBRD podsticati strane investitore da orijentišu svoja ulaganja prema Srbiji i na koji način?

Srbija je veoma dinamično tržište, sa veoma bržim ekonomskim rastom, a ljudi pokazuju odlične preduzetničke sposobnosti za korišćenje poslovnih mogućnosti. Od 2001. godine EBRD je uložila 1,3 milijarde evra u 105 projekata u Srbiji, a samo prošle godine investirala je 326 milliona evra. Od ukupnog iznosa od 1,3 milijarde, 551 milion evra je uloženo u infrastrukturu, 344 miliona u poslovni sektor, 308 milliona evra u finansijski sektor i 172 million evra u energetski sektor.

EBRD's affluent investment policy
in Serbia

Thomas Mirow, president of EBRD, was in Serbia on September 1-2 2008 in hi first official visit to any country in this capacity. EBRD will support foreign investments coming into Serbia

Thomas Mirow, president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development was in Serbia in his first official visit to an EBRD country member in his capacity as the president, on Septemeber 1 and 2, and discussed further investment activities of EBRD with Serbian Prime Minister MIrko Cvetkovic and other officials.

In a brief interview for ProMoney magazine, Mr. Mirow stated that EBRD will continue to be the most important investor in Serbia.

Does EBRD have a fresh approach to Serbia and Western Balkans and what are its features?

EBRD is very interested in full cooperation and dialogue with Serbia and its officials, and also local and foreign companies. Serbia is a dynamic market with lots of prospects featured by a strong development of the private sector. The development of the private sector is one of the key preconditions for further development of Serbian economy and attraction of foreign investments. EBRD plans to assist Serbia through various means in its efforts to enhance business security and improve the investment climate. The Bank will support finalization of the privatization process, development of local companies and provide investment incentives as well as realization of foreign companies' activities in Serbia. Such support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development should enable Serbia to become an even more attractive location for foreign investors and enhance the flow of foreign capital, especially through direct foreign investments.

Will EBRD show greater interest for investments into Serbia in the future and for what reasons?

In a midterm period Serbia has a great potential to continue with its strong economic growth. In order to hold on to this trend, certain conditions would have to be met, and the best guarantee for this is a continued reform and a thorough transition to market economy. This is why the EBRD will act a co-investor in many projects that lead to further development and will provide support in many fields. The Bank will assist consolidation of the banking system through securities investments, incentives for development of the mortgage market and leasing loans.

How much will EBRD invest into Serbia in the coming year and in which sectors?

In the following period, EBRD plans to invest 800 to 900 million euros yearly into West Balkans, primarily for transport projects, building of local infrastructure, energy generating facilities, development of agriculture and the private sector.
The Bank will act as a co-investor in important and crucial infrastructure projects related to building of roads, including the corridor 10, railway system, energy generation, water management projects and investments into agriculture.

Will EBRD provide incentives for foreign investors to focus on Serbia and in what ways?

Serbia is a very dynamic market with a rapid economic growth and people have exceptional enterpreneurship qualities to avail from the business opportunities. Since 2001 the EBRD has invested 1,3 billion euros in 105 projects in Serbia and over last year solely it has invested 326 million euros. Out of the total 1,3 billion, 551 million euros was invested into infrastructure, 344 million in the business sector, 308 in the financial sector and 172 million euros in the energy sector.