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Implementing population measures to improve Serbia’s demographic outlook

Belgrade, 16 October 2026

Minister of Family Care and Demography in a caretaker capacity Jelena Žarić Kovačević said today at the opening of the fourth “Serbia Family-Friendly” conference (SerbiaFAM2026) that demographic development is a key strategic issue for Serbia.

Speaking at the event, held at the Expo 2027 Playground venue in Hall 5 of the Belgrade Fair and dedicated to demographic development and stronger family policies, Minister Žarić Kovačević said that the Ministry is working towards a stable demographic foundation through a clear vision and concrete packages of support measures for families across Serbia.

The conference brought together Regional Adviser for Demographic Resilience and Policy at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for Eastern Europe and Central Asia Fabio Losa, Minister of Local Self-Government of the Republic of North Macedonia Ivan Stoilkovikj, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Serbia Yakup Beris and Ceyran Rahmatullayeva of Azerbaijan’s State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs.

The discussions focused on approaches to common demographic challenges, experiences in supporting families and opportunities for cooperation among institutions, local communities and international partners. The exchange aimed to identify good practices and practical solutions.

Author: Dario Konstantinović
Author: Dario Konstantinović
Author: Dario Konstantinović
Author: Dario Konstantinović