Backa Regional Development Agency
Key Competitive Attractions
The Backa region is located in the autonomous province of Vojvodina, and corresponds roughly to the Serbian districts of North, West and South Backa. A separate part of Backa is located in Hungary. Major cities include Novi Sad – Serbia’s second largest city, Subotica and Sombor. The total population of all three districts is 1,007,817, of which 59% Serbian and 16% is Hungarian.
Backa is an agricultural region, with significant production in wheat and corn, horticulture, fruit and livestock. Traditional manufacturing industries include textiles, tobacco, paper, pottery, cement, brick, beer and leather. Electronics, metal and chemical processing and graphic design are also significant sectors.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The aim of the regional agency is to strengthen the socio-economic development of the region. In particular, the agency works to assist the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises. Foreign investors may contact the local economic development offices in Subotica and Sombor or the municipality of Novi Sad.
