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The Government of the Republic of Serbia

In the service of citizens

Introducing new technologies for “Clean Production in Serbia”

Belgrade, 22 June 2006

Serbian Minister of Economy Predrag Bubalo said today that by introducing new ecological technologies the environment in Serbia will be protected, consumption of non-renewable natural resources will be reduced and energy consumption will be moderated.

Opening an expert meeting on the theme “Clean Production in Serbia”, Bubalo said that future investments in Serbia will have to be in accordance with clean production, because of that this gathering has a special character and role.

He explained that the Clean Production programme is being implemented in 35 countries. Presenting the advantages of the programme he mentioned cost-saving in production, increased, effective and larger productivity, improved image of the company, introduction of innovation and ecological efficiency.

Coordinator of the Clean Production programme in Serbia Dejan Skala presented results of this programme in six business entities who took part in the pilot project, and which were approved by the Ministry of Science and Environmental Protection.

Skala said that the companies in question are DCP Hemigal from Leskovac, Hemovet from Backi Petrovac, Galenika-Fitofarmacija, producer of paints and polishes Duga, box factory Umka and oil refinery Beograd.

He said that the aim of the programme is to increase market productivity and competition, as well as the development and implementation of technologies which are in accordance with the demands of environmental protection.

According to Skala, the programme which will last three years, is planned to be implemented in 50 more companies, and will be financed with a sum of $600,000 from the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), as the UN's specialised organisation that assists developing countries, particularly those whose economies are undergoing transition.