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October 28th 2011

As part of Republika Srpska’s presentation at the 56^th Belgrade Book Fair, which was organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Republika Srpska and Representative Office of Republika Srpska on 27^th October 2011, Statistical Yearbook of Republika Srpska for 2010 was officially presented and promoted.

Promotion of the Yearbook was held at the official stand of Repubika Srpska, which, according to the general opinion, was one of the best looking stands not only among state and national stands (which were thematically placed in the Hall 2 of the Fair), but also when observing all publishing presentations at this truly impressive and seemingly wealthiest ever festival of professionals and fans of books. Obviously, the reason behind this kind of presentation of Republika Srpska was a significant anniversary – 50 years of Ivo Andrić’s Nobel Prize.

In this festive spirit and mood, Republika Srpska Institute of Statistics as the Yearbook publisher was represented by its Director Radmila Čičković, Phd, and Velimir Savić, editor in chief of this publication, who both held speeches at the promotion.

Even though this is only the second issue of this most significant publication of the Institute, the Yearbook drew attention of experts in professional publications not only with its appearance and innovative cover and page design, but also with its quality and vast multitude of data, as well as practical and transparent approach to the processing of complex matter required by statistics, while at the same time following modern trends and various requests by users of statistical data.

Beside the organisers of the Book Fair, National and University Library of Republika Srpska also participated in selection of works which would represent Republika Srpska at this Fair. Having in mind that, according to the data provided by this cultural institution, there were 1 131 monographs published in Republika Srpska during the period between the two Belgrade Book Fairs, recognition of the Yearbook’s quality and importance as a representative of culture and knowledge of Republika Srpska is a great honour for the Institute.

It was an honour to represent Republika Srpska alongside authors such as Emir Kusturica, Bishop Grigorije and writer Neđo Šipovac, while it is also important to note that the Yearbook entered the circle of significant works including the Statistical encyclopaedia and rich two – volume monograph on Republika Srpska.

October 12th 2011

In order to further develop the successful cooperation between the Ministry of Science and Technology and Repuiblika Srpska Institute of Statistics, on October 12 2011 the Institute was visited by the Minister of Science and Technology, Jasmin Komić Dr, PhD, and the Assistant Minister, Vinko Bogdan, MA. At the meeting held on this occasion, the Institute was represented by its Director Radmila Čičković, Phd, as well as the Deputy Director Radoslav Savanović, Associate Director Bogdana Radić, and Expert Associate Dolores Peulić.

Having in mind the great importance of statistics for strategic development and representation of Republika Srpska, the meeting noted that the Institute has successfully and timely performed all the planned tasks, and that the majority of statistical surveys in the Institute are already compliant with the EUROSTAT and UN standards and recommendations, while all these activities are performed continually.

In addition to the statistical surveys (Innovation Activity in Enterprises and Research and Development) already being realised by the Institute in cooperation with the Ministry, this opportunity was taken to agree on a joint engagement in order for the Institute to introduce new statistical activities in the field of science and technology, which will also be carried out according to the methodological recommendations of the OECD and EUROSTAT.