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What’s holding back economic growth - capital, people, or both?

In our latest interview, Dejan Šoškić, Full Professor at the University of Belgrade, points to a fundamental challenge: Serbia is facing a shortage of both capital and skilled people.

Without stronger investment and a highly educated workforce, sustainable growth remains limited. As Šoškić highlights, long-term prosperity depends not on short-term projects, but on institutions, knowledge and human capital.

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CorD Magazine no. 256, February 2026 - CorD Magazine February 2026 Cord MagazineLeaders Meeting Point no. 256 Share FacebookTwitterEmail “CorD - 22 Years of Independent Thought and Inspiration” Comment Opinion Comment By Boško Jakšić Europe Locks Horns with Trump 3 February 2026 It was clear in Davos that the Europeans and Canadians were ready ...

Lev Weiss, CEO of BIG CEE reflects on how the company confronted shifting consumer behaviours, economic pressures and technological change, and emerged stronger by redefining what retail looks like today. 👇

Lev Weiss, CEO, BIG CEE: How BIG RedefinedRetail in 2025 - CorD Magazine With a series of strategic acquisitions and new retail park openings, BIG CEE strengthened its position as one of the key retail players in Serbia and the wider region. The company’s expansion created more than 1,000 new jobs and set new benchmarks for market growth In a year marked by both challe...

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