1. 11000 Beograd, Kneza Miloša 12 tel. +381 11 2641 355; faks. 2642 029 www.kombeg.org.rs HOUSE OF TRADITION, COOPERATION AND TRUST

2. Belgrade, the capital of the Republic of Serbia, occupies the central position in Southeastern Europe. Located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, Belgrade is often called, “ the gate of the East, the door to the West” , due to its unique position. ABOUT BELGRADE

3. Belgrade is an ancient city with rich, 7000-year long history. Singidunum, the name of the fortified settlement, was first mentioned in 279 B.C. Throughout centuries, Belgrade was exposed to numerous attacks and devastations, due to its attractive geographic position. It was finally liberated on April 18, 1867 and Prince Mihailo Obrenović moved the capital from Kragujevac to Belgrade.

4. The territory of Belgrade covers the area of 322,268 ha (3.7% territory of Serbia). It is administratively divided into 17 municipalities. Belgrade

5. Belgrade is surrounded by two different natural unities: the Pannonian Basin (Panonska nizija) on the north, and Šumadija on the South. The average height above see-level is 117 m, and there are two mountains near Belgrade: Kosmaj (628 m) and Avala (511 m). The length of river banks in Belgrade is 200 km and there are 16 river islets (Ada Ciganlija and Veliko ratno ostrvo are the biggest).

6. Today, Belgrade is a modern city. Due to the macroeconomic stability, market size, human resources, information technology, telecommunication and its geographic position and well-developed investment infrastructure, Belgrade became one of the most attractive locations for doing business in the region. In the competition for the European cities and regions of the future organized by the “ Financial Times”, in March 2006 Belgrade was awarded the title TODAY „“ City of the future in Southern Europe”

7. www.kombeg.org.rs HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT

8. On February 28, 1857, Prince Aleksandar Karadjordjevic signed the Decree, called THE CONSTITUTION OF THE TRADE BOARD IN BELGRADE BY THIS DECREE, THE FIRST BUSINESS ASSOCIATION IN SERBIA WAS CONSTITUTED. BEGININGS AND DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS

10. year of tradition OF BUSINESS ASSOCIIATION 1857 – 2010. 1 5 0 More than

11. www.kombeg.org.rs TODAY

12. BELGRADE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS AN INTEREST BASED, INDEPENDENT, PROFESSIONAL, BUSINESS ORIENTED ORGANIZATION, WHOSE MEMBERS ARE THE ENTERPRISES, THE ENTREPRENEURS AND OTHER ENTITIES THAT PERFORM ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES IN BELGRADE

16. PROJECTS www.kombeg.org.rs

20. The goals of the project were: internationalization of SMEs, improved knowledge of foreign trade legislation and practices, improved communication with foreign partners, networking with EU partners, etc. The project was completed in October 2008. CO&CO CHAMBERS Adriatic New Neighbourhood Programme INTERREG/CARDS-PHARE Belgrade Chamber of Commerce implemented Co&Co Chambers project, aimed at internationalization and overall improvement of SME business performance. The partners on the project were Chambers of Commerce of Aquila, Brindizi and Union of Chambers of Commerce of Veneto in Italy. The project was financed by the EU under INTERREG IIIA program.

22. Special offer „Affinity Credit card” (MasterCard Program) of the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce AFFINITY CREDIT CARDS * For the members who regularly fulfill the obligation of paying membership dues, Belgrade Chamber of Commerce introduced the special benefit – Member’s Identity Card, which is a prerequisite for obtaining, free of charge, Affinity Credit Card. Furthermore, Identity Card is a proof that you are the member of the economic system that is constantly increasing and developing.

23. www.kombeg.org.rs ORGANIZTIONAL STRUCTURE

24. ASSEBLY MANAGING BOARD SUPERVISORY BOARD PhD MILAN JANKOVIC e-mail: mmj@kombeg.org.rs phone: +381 11 2643 344 fax: + 381 11 2642 029 ORGANS AND BODIES: PRESIDENT PRESIDENT OF THE ASSEMBLY ZORAN MILOSEVIC e-mail: zoranm@kombeg.org.rs phone: +381 11 2642 599 fax: + 381 11 2642 029

25. Professor PhD SLOBODAN KORAC e-mail: koracs@kombeg.org.rs phone: +381 11 3621 305 fax: + 381 11 2642 029 VICEPRESIDENT PhD VESELIN SJEKLOCA e-mail: sjekloca@kombeg.org.rs phone: +381 11 2642 766 faxs: + 381 11 2642 029 VICEPRESIDENT

27. IVANA ZELJKOVIC e-mail: ivanaz@kombeg.org.rs phone: +381 11 2643 655 fax: + 381 11 2642 029 MSc JOVANA MAJSTOROVIC e-mail: jovana@kombeg.org.rs phone: +381 11 3625 145 fax: + 381 11 2642 029 SECRETARY GENERAL COORDINATOR FOR EUROPEAN INTEGRATION MSc SVETLANA DELIC e-mail: svetlanad@kombeg.org.rs phone: +381 11 2643 068 fax: + 381 11 2642 029 CHIEF OF PRESIDENT`S OFFICE

28. SILVANA KINKELA e-mail: ssk@kombeg.org.rs phone: +381 11 2641 355 fax: + 381 11 2642 029 ZORICA RENOVCEVIC e-mail: zoricar@kombeg.org.rs phone: +381 11 2641 578 fax: + 381 11 2642 029 DEPARTMENT FOR MEMBERS PR DEPARTMENT HEAD HEAD

41. The Association represents the interests of banks, insurance companies, stock brokerage houses, funds and business entities providing services related to the finances. This sector employs around 30.000 persons in Belgrade. ASSOCIATION OF FINANCIAL ORGANIZATIONS Secretary JELENA IVANKOVIC BSc in economics e-mail: jsimic@kombeg.org.rs phone: +381 11 2641 355 fax: +381 11 2642 029

54. Implementation of modern information technology is integral part of Belgrade Chamber of Commerce’s business strategy. That is the reason why the activities of this Center are directed towards maintaining and development of the existing information system and web-site of the Chamber, as well as to development of data base, creation and analysis of statistic information, education and participation in Chamber’s project activities. INFO CENTER Head of IT sector MILAN VLAHOVIC BSc in mathematics e-mail: milanvl@kombeg.org.rs phone: +381 11 3629 330 fax: +381 11 2642 029

56. There are over 78,000 entrepreneurs – owners of trade, hospitality, craft and other shops, bureaus and agencies, who operate independently on the territory of Belgrade. UNION OF GENERAL ENTREPRENEURIAL ASSOCIATIONS The Union of General Entrepreneurial Associations, or shortly, the Union of Entrepreneurs, is an organizational form with a long tradition in the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce. The Union presently comprises 19 general associations from Belgrade and it shows the continual tendency of growth. In the total number of entrepreneurs in Serbia (around 209,000 registred entrepreneurs), the Share of Belgrade is more than 24% and it shows predominance of crafts and services. S ecretary MAJA STOSKOVIC MSc in economics e-mail: mstoskovic@kombeg.org.rs phone: +381 11 2642 638 fax: +381 11 2642 029

62. www.kombeg.org.rs STATISTICAL DATA

63. SHARE OF BELGRADE ECONOMY IN ECONOMY OF SERBIA Natural indicators LEGAL PERSONS SHOPS No OF EMPLOYED PERSONS No OF UNEMPLOYED PERSONS No OF TOURISTS BDP CITIZENS BELGRADE SERBIA

64. SHARE OF BELGRADE ECONOMY IN ECONOMY OF SERBIA Financial indicators (in mil. USD) TOTAL EXCHANGE EXPORT IMPORT DEFICIT SERBIA BELGRADE

65. GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT by municipalities

66. GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT by ownership structure State owned Privately owned Cooperative owned Public property Public - private property

67. GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT by sector of activity Agriculture, hunting and forestry Mine and stone exploration Processing industry Production and supply with gas Construction Wholesale and retail trade, motor vehicle reparation Hotels and restaurants Transportation, storage, etc Real estate sector

68. INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION Previous year = 100

69. INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTIONby sector Mine and stone exploration Processing industry Production and supply with gas, water and electricity

70. NUMBER OF LEGAL ENTITIES by sector Industry and mining Agriculture and fisheries Forestry Water management Construction Transportation Trade

71. EMPLOYMENT RATE – YEARLY AVERAGE 2009 SHOPS LEGAL PERSONS

72. EMPLOYMENT RATE IN BELGRADE by sector Mine and stone exploration Agriculture Processing industry Production of gas, water and electricity Construction industry Trade Hotels and restaur. Transport industry Financial services Real estate Industry Other services

73. EXPORT AND IMPORT by intended use of products EXPORT IMPORT Energy Intermediate goods, except energy Capital goods Durable consumer goods Non-durable consumer goods Other Energy Intermediate goods, except energy Capital goods Durable consumer goods Non-durable consumer goods Other

74. AVERAGE SALARY- per employee SERBIA

75. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Total income Profit No. of companies No. of employed prs. Profit SERBIA BELGRADE