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UNOPS support for green transition, empowerment of women in Serbia

Belgrade, 4 August 2022

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mining and Energy Zorana Mihajlovic spoke today with Director of the UN Office for Project Services in Serbia (UNOPS) Michela Telatin about cooperation in the energy transition process.

The officials also discussed the implementation of projects related to improving energy efficiency, increasing the use of RES in the production of electricity and heat, as well as improving the position of women, the fight against violence against women and girls.

On that occasion, Mihajlovic pointed out that our main goals are to raise energy efficiency at the national level and greater use of RES in the production of electricity and heat.

The Deputy Prime Minister said that Serbia is committed to regional cooperation and connection in the energy sector, stating that within the framework of the Open Balkans initiative, a working group has been formed that will deal with joint projects, primarily when it comes to investing in energy production capacities that use RES.

During the meeting, joint actions in providing support to women victims of violence were discussed so that, after leaving the safe houses, they would receive continuous and long-term institutional support, as well as projects for the protection of agricultural farms owned by women, and the strengthening of female entrepreneurship at the local level.