Regional Development Association South
Key Competitive Attractions
The Regional Development Association South covers the districts of Nisava, Toplica and Pirot.
Industry is concentrated primarily Nis, Pirot and Prokuplje. The most important sectors include automotives, electronics, heavy machinery, metal production, textiles and tobacco.
The rest of the region is largely devoted to agricultural activities. Prokuplje is known for plum brandy, confectionary and mineral water. In addition, future investments are being made for the development of health food, drinks and tonics. The health tourism sector could be further explored, with Toplica rich in mineral and thermal water.
International companies in the region include Siemens, Alcatel, General Motors, FIAT, IKEA, Yura, Dytech, Sagem, United Colours of Benetton, Harder Digital, Philip Morris, Idea, Mercator, Jastrebac, OMV, METRO Cash&Carry, MOL, Vulkan, Ms. Bricolage and Interex.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
One of the primary goals of the Regional Development Association is to create a healthy business environment and attract direct foreign investments. The Association provides assistance and grants to small and medium-sized companies in the region. Offices for Local Economic Development can be contacted directly in Nis, Prokuplje and Pirot.
