Cooperation Strategy Serbia 2010 - 2013 - Deza - admin.ch

SERBIA 2010-2013
national and local capacities to implement the
models, (ii) the introduction of best practices in
regular curricula, (iii) ensuring skills development
that is relevant to the job market, and (iv) designing
reliable monitoring and evaluation tools.
Activities are aligned directly with the education
part of the government’s Roma action plan, and
are harmonized effectively in the joint implementation
plan.
The government’s commitment to the social
inclusion agenda is the key context variable to
be monitored leading to a sustainable inclusion
of minorities, and in particular the Roma, into
the education system.
3.6 Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy (SECO)
National priorities
Serbia’s electricity generation and distribution
systems are outdated. Generation relies heavily
on fossil fuels (mainly coal), and there is no
functioning incentive system for customers to
save energy. Consequently, Serbia is one of
Europe’s least energy efficient economies, requiring
4-6 times more energy than EU countries
for an equivalent output. Serbia is committed to
address this situation and has passed legislation
to this effect. Furthermore, in the process of EU
integration, the government is carrying out regulatory,
organizational and technical preparations
for Serbia’s inclusion in regional and European
energy networks.
Domain objectives (SECO)
SECO’s domain portfolio corresponds to the
reform effort undertaken by the Serbian authorities
by supporting projects that i) modernize
power generation and improve energy efficiency
and ii) introduce – as pilots – the use of renewable
energy sources.
Sub-domain: energy production and
efficiency
SECO will explore integrated approaches to
increased efficiency in power generation, distribution
and use. Demonstration projects are
expected to comprise technology transfers, financial
incentives and information campaigns and
may be accompanied by a policy dialogue with
the authorities in charge, in order to increase
their sustainability.
Activities in this sub-domain will focus primarily
on the electricity sector and, more specifically, on
the modernization of the monitoring and control
system at Serbia’s largest thermal power plant,
as a part of a wider upgrade effort. Opportunities
for further demonstration projects in this subdomain
will also be explored.
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