Month: December 2025

December 30, 2025 in Uncategorized

The Economic Council of the Municipality of Brod on the enrollment policy in high school, the situation in “Komvod” and incentive measures in the agricultural economy

Members of the Economic Council of the municipality of Brod discussed key issues in the field of education, communal activities and the development of economy and agriculture, with the aim of defining future activities and incentive measures important for the stable development of the local community.

During the third session of the Economic Council, which was held today in the meeting hall of the Municipality of Brod, through 11 items on the agenda, the results of the work so far were analyzed, as well as the planned next steps in several important areas.

Special attention was paid to the enrollment policy, i.e. the Proposal for the enrollment plan for the first grade of secondary school, as well as the analysis of the situation in the PUK “Komvod” and information on the operations of the Brod Health Center.

In the field of economy, the results of a survey conducted among local entrepreneurs were presented, and it was pointed out that the obtained data will serve as a basis for the creation of new incentive measures in the field of economy, employment and agriculture.

The President of the Economic Council, Gradimir Vukman, assessed the session as very meaningful, stressing that the business of the utility company is one of the most important topics, considering its direct impact on the functioning of the municipality and the quality of life of citizens.

He emphasized that the members of the Council also considered current issues in the fields of education, agriculture and ecology.

The Mayor of Brod, Milan Zečević, pointed out that a constructive session was held where, together with representatives of the economic sector, topics of essential importance for the development of the local community were discussed.

According to him, a special focus was placed on the organization and operation of PUK “Komvod”, as one of the most challenging issues of public life.

Zečević emphasized that, although the problems accompanying the work of this company are being solved gradually, valuable guidelines and new ideas for future activities have been obtained.

He added that the directions of the future enrollment policy in education were defined, along with the setting of clear tasks and norms with the aim of improving the educational process.

The session also discussed environmental issues, as well as the current way of calculating communal taxes and fees.

It was pointed out that in the coming period the Economic Council will more intensively monitor the implementation of the adopted conclusions, with a special emphasis on the implementation of the Development Strategy of the Municipality of Brod for the period 2022-2028. year.

December 18, 2025 in Announcement

Analysis of the survey of businessmen and entrepreneurs of the Municipality of Brod on business conditions, quality of utility services and workforce needs

The Department for Local Development of the Municipality of Brod conducted a survey among business entities operating in the municipality in November 2025, as part of activities aimed at improving the local business environment and continuously monitoring the needs of the economy.

The survey questionnaire was distributed electronically, and an invitation to participate was sent to the addresses of 50 business entities representing a representative sample of the local econoy.

In addition, information about the survey was also published on the website of the Municipality of Brod. 30 entities submitted responses.

You can read the analysis of the survey of businessmen and entrepreneurs of the Municipality of Brod at this link.

December 17, 2025 in Announcement

Representative of the Brod Municipal Administration Attends the International ONEX Connect 2025 Forum

ONEX Connect 2025, the first international business and innovation forum organized by the Consortium of the Enterprise Europe Network of the Republic of Srpska (EEN RS), was held today at the Banski Dvor Cultural Center, bringing together around 200 representatives of institutions, businesses and innovation organizations from 12 countries.

The conference was attended on behalf of the Brod Municipal Administration by Mihaela Malešević, Head of the Local Development Department, confirming the municipality’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships, improving local economic development and connecting with European and global markets.

The forum focused on digital transformation, sustainable development and networking of domestic companies with international partners, with a special emphasis on B2B meetings between companies from the Republic of Srpska and foreign enterprises.

Representatives of the institutions of the Republic of Srpska addressed the participants, highlighting the importance of innovation, international cooperation and institutional support in strengthening the competitiveness of the domestic economy. Through panel discussions and business meetings, opportunities for concrete cooperation and knowledge exchange were opened.

December 5, 2025 in Development, Economy

Representatives of the Austrian Embassy and the Chamber of Commerce on a Working Visit to the Municipality of Brod

The Director of the Foreign Trade Department of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce and Trade Counsellor at the Embassy of Austria in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Marta Suda (Martha Suda), visited the Municipality of Brod today, where she held discussions with the municipal leadership and learned in detail about the development potentials of this local community that may be of interest to Austrian investors.

The Mayor of Brod, Milan Zečević, emphasized that the purpose of the meeting was to present Brod’s comparative advantages and opportunities for cooperation with Austria’s business sector.

“The very logistical position of the Municipality of Brod, in my opinion, demonstrates the strongest foundations for cooperation that we can establish with Austria, and we hope that this alone will be enough to spark the interest of Austrian investors,” Zečević said after the meeting.

He added that the municipality is fully committed to creating a favourable business environment.

“We have prepared brochures, we have prepared land, we have completed 90 percent of the process of establishing a duty-free zone, and we hope that this process will be finalized by the end of the year. This will create the basis to show Austrian businesses that Brod is a place where investment is possible — and desirable. As a municipal administration, we have adopted a series of assembly decisions aimed at promoting our economic potential — from infrastructure development and support for connection to the electricity, sewage, and water supply networks, to various other incentives, including favourable land prices and efficient permit issuance. We hope this meeting will serve as a starting platform for building future cooperation.”

The Trade Counsellor of the Austrian Embassy in BiH, Marta Suda, stressed that the meeting left a very positive impression regarding the opportunities Brod offers.

“The meeting left a very positive impression, and I can see that great attention was paid to every detail. I have ten years of experience working with Austrian companies and investors, and I can say that Austrian firms can find here both the information and the environment they need,” Suda stated.

She added that choosing a production location is a complex, multi-stage process.

“The decision on a production site involves many phases for Austrian companies. The location and geographical position certainly represent an advantage in making such a decision.”

Those attending the meeting included Dragana Samardžija from the trade department of the Austrian Embassy, Father Ivan Tolj, representative of “Styria Media Group Croatia,” Ivan Berić, Director of the company “Anton Paar,” as well as members of the Mayor’s Cabinet, heads of relevant municipal departments and sections, and the President of the Municipal Assembly.

The Mayor of Brod expressed his gratitude to the representatives of the Embassy for today’s meeting, and in particular to Mr. Ivan Tolj, who has previously mediated the arrival of Austrian investors to the Brod area.

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