National Alliance for Local Economic Development
NALED is an independent, non-partisan and non-profit membership organization in Serbia dedicated to improving the business environment, strengthening public administration and fostering sustainable economic development. Established in 2006, NALED brings together companies, municipalities, cities, CSOs and public institutions in a unique public-private-civil partnership, focused on creating better conditions for investment, entrepreneurship and quality of life.
With more than 350 members representing all sectors of society, NALED serves as a platform for dialogue, policy development and reform implementation. It works closely with national and local governments, international development partners and the private sector to design evidence-based solutions that enhance competitiveness, transparency, digital transformation and regulatory efficiency.
NALED’s key areas of work include improving the regulatory framework, supporting local economic development, advancing eGovernment and digital services, promoting sustainable environmental management and circular economy practices, strengthening agriculture and food safety systems, improving healthcare and social inclusion and enhancing education and workforce development. The organization also implements capacity-building programmes, provides technical assistance to public institutions, conducts policy research and manages numerous donor-funded projects financed by the EU, bilateral donors and international organizations.
Role in the Project
With more than 350 member organisations, NALED links science, policy, and business, and supports Communities of Practice, policy uptake, and outreach to the wider ecosystem.
Our Team
Dusan Vasiljevic
Irena Djordjevic Susic