RECONOMY

08/10/2026

🛠️ Modern equipment, hands-on learning, and new possibilities for young people.

Discover highlights from the inauguration of upgraded practical training facilities at JU Mješovita srednja škola Tešanj in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

🤝 Bringing together students, teachers, Volvo Group, Helvetas, the Embassy of Sweden in Sarajevo, and public-sector partners, the event showcased how collaboration can strengthen vocational education and connect learning with employers’ needs.

is an inclusive and green economic development program funded by Sweden and implemented by Helvetas.

https://www.reconomyprogram.com/knowledge-hub/skills-for-the-future-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina-reconomy-snippet/

Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete

06/10/2026

🛠️ Where technology meets practical skills—and young people prepare for the world of work.

Watch highlights from the inauguration at Mašinsko-saobraćajna škola Čačak in Serbia, featuring upgraded learning environments, mechatronics workshops, and equipment demonstrations.

🤝 Students and teachers joined Volvo Group, Helvetas, the Embassy of Sweden in Serbia, and public-sector partners to celebrate a partnership supporting modern vocational education and skills relevant to employers.

is an inclusive and green economic development program funded by Sweden and implemented by Helvetas.

https://www.reconomyprogram.com/knowledge-hub/hands-on-learning-in-serbia-reconomy-snippet/

Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete

30/09/2026

Recently, the Swedish Ambassador, HE Ola Sohlström, joined the RECONOMY team for a field visit to Debar and Vratnica, in North Macedonia, connecting with people in their workplaces and communities.

📍 Knauf Regional Training Center and Gypsum Mine — exploring industry-led training for energy-efficient construction and the local production environment.
📍 Hostel “Kitka”, Vratnica — discovering how a family-owned business along the Trans Dinarica cycling route connects international visitors with local opportunities.

A glimpse into the partnerships and everyday work contributing to a more inclusive and green economy.

is a regional inclusive and green economic development program funded by Sweden/ - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete and implemented by Helvetas.

https://www.reconomyprogram.com/knowledge-hub/building-skills-connecting-communities-creating-opportunities-reconomy-snippet/

Embassy of Sweden in Skopje

29/09/2026

29/09/2026

29/09/2026

Development programs have a beginning and an end. But what keeps the change going after they leave?

🎙️ In this conversation, host Sabin Selimi explores this question through ’s partnership with Knauf to strengthen industry-led skills development for in the .

Joining the conversation are David Risteski and Nastasija Stojanovikj.

🌱 Together, they discuss why Knauf invests in skills, why Helvetas works through businesses, and what the partnership brings to an initiative that a major international company might have pursued anyway.

RECONOMY is funded by Sweden and implemented by Helvetas.

Watch the full videocast: https://youtu.be/TRWOTx935QM?si=6KcXqzvokbM1zw1k

Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete Helvetas Embassy of Sweden in Skopje Knauf Macedonia

22/09/2026

What is holding small and medium-sized enterprises back from investing in — and what would help them move forward?

This question was at the heart of the roundtable at SECW - Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week, organized by Helvetas, CeProSARD, and the Green Building Council BiH, in the frame of Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete's .

📊 The RECONOMY team together with nLogic Advisory presented findings from “Unlocking Energy Efficiency Investment for SMEs — Models, Barriers, and Enablers,” a study commissioned by RECONOMY.

🌍 Covering 11 countries across the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe, the study examines energy consumption patterns, barriers to investment, and recommendations to help SMEs adopt energy efficiency measures.

The roundtable provided a space to discuss these findings and explore ways to turn evidence into practical support for businesses investing in a greener future.

🤝 Thank you to our partners and everyone who contributed to the discussion!

RECONOMY is funded by Sweden and implemented by Helvetas.

18/09/2026

16/09/2026

What helps a great idea grow into a thriving business? 💡🌱

In Armenia, RECONOMY’s partnership with IRIS Business Incubator is strengthening the support entrepreneurs need to innovate, reach new markets, and create opportunities for others. 🚀

Through mentoring, training, business development, and networking, the partnership helps entrepreneurs turn their ambitions into sustainable businesses. This video explores how stronger business support services can contribute to a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem and lasting change across Armenia’s economy. 🤝

is an inclusive and green economic development program funded by Sweden / Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete and implemented by Helvetas.

https://www.reconomyprogram.com/knowledge-hub/growing-entrepreneurs-growing-markets-in-armenia-reconomy-snippet/

Embassy of Sweden in Yerevan

02/09/2026

What happens when artificial intelligence meets public employment services?

In Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, RECONOMY supported the digital transformation of the Public Employment Service through the development of an AI-enabled Job Exchange Module — designed to make it easier and more efficient to connect job seekers with employers.

💼 Better job matching
⚡ Faster access to opportunities
🤝 Improved services for job seekers and employers
📊 Stronger labor market intelligence

Because digital transformation is not only about technology. It is about creating better opportunities for people and building stronger, more responsive labor market systems.

is an inclusive and green economic development program funded by Sweden and implemented by Helvetas.

https://www.reconomyprogram.com/knowledge-hub/from-vacancy-to-opportunity-public-employment-services-powered-by-ai-reconomy-snippet/

Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete Embassy of Sweden in Sarajevo Helvetas JU Zavod za zapošljavanje Republike Srpske