News
05/26/2026
Colleagues from Bosnia and Herzegovina Visit SCTM
As part of a study visit, colleagues from Bosnia and Herzegovina visited the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM). The delegation included Prim. Dr Goran Čerkez, Assistant Minister for Public Health at the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr Milan Latinović, Adviser to the Minister of Health and Social Welfare of Republika Srpska, representatives of local
05/25/2026
Public Health at the Local Level in the Republic of Serbia and Regional Experiences
On 25 May 2026, in Belgrade, the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM) organized a meeting of the Health Network on the topic “Public Health at the Local Level in the Republic of Serbia and Regional Experiences”. The event brought together representatives of local self-governments, health institutions, the line ministry and international organizations, with a
02/25/2026
Towards Measure 6 – Rural Public Infrastructure
The workshop “Towards Measure 6 – Rural Public Infrastructure”, dedicated to the preparation and implementation of this measure within the IPARD 3 Programme, was held on 24 and 25 February 2026 in Belgrade. The two-day event brought together representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management – the IPARD Programme Managing Authority, the Directorate
01/30/2026
SCTM Develops Participation Index in Urban and Spatial Planning
The Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM) has developed the Participation Index in Urban and Spatial Planning – an analytical tool intended for local self-governments, decision-makers, and the professional public, providing a clear insight into how and to what extent citizens and other stakeholders are involved in urban and spatial planning processes at the
12/04/2025
Regional Workshops on FMC System Tools Held for Local Self-Governments
The Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM) organized four regional one-day workshops for employees of local self-government units from 4 November to 2 December 2025, on the topic “Process Segmentation and RACI Methodology – Financial Management and Control Tools for Responsible Governance – Application in Local Self-Governments.” The workshops were held in
11/19/2025
53rd SCTM General Assembly – Two Decades of Cooperation Between the Swiss Confederation and SCTM
A special part of the programme of the 53rd General Assembly of the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM) was dedicated to presenting the twenty-year cooperation between SCTM and the Swiss Confederation, through a panel discussion featuring representatives of the Swiss Embassy and SCTM. Six Project Phases – Six Success Stories The discussion was opened by
11/19/2025
53rd SCTM General Assembly – Certificates of Appreciation Awarded and New Agreements Signed to Improve the Work of Local Governments
During the ceremonial part of the 53rd General Assembly of the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM), held on November 18th 2025 in Belgrade, 15 local governments received certificates of appreciation for successfully implementing support packages. In addition, as part of two projects involving 89 towns and municipalities, agreements were signed to launch a new
11/19/2025
53rd SCTM General Assembly – Elections Held for SCTM Bodies
During the 53rd SCTM General Assembly, elections for SCTM bodies were held, and the SCTM Strategic Plan for the period 2026–2030 was adopted. City of Leskovac Chairs SCTM The City of Leskovac will continue to chair the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM) in the next term, and the Mayor, Goran Cvetanović, addressed representatives of the cities and
11/19/2025
53rd SCTM General Assembly – Ensuring Every City and Municipality Becomes a Place of Good Governance
The 53rd General Assembly of the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM) was held in Belgrade on November 18th 2025, focusing on marking two decades of cooperation between the Swiss Confederation and SCTM. At the opening of the event, the attendees were addressed by Snežana Paunović, Minister of Public Administration and Local Self-Government, via video