2599 Consultant for Regulatory Analysis – Belgrade with visits to selected municipalities (Novi Sad, Indjija, Nis, and Kragujevac)

Scope of work

The Government of the Republic of Serbia has introduced various reforms in the past decade, with the aim to boost the construction industry and real estate development. The major legislative changes which spurred the expansion of construction industry were in 2016, when Serbia introduced electronic issuance of building permits which simplified the administrative procedures. The electronic issuance of building permits significantly accelerated the time necessary to obtain the permit, shortening the period from project design to building site. With new business opportunities, the legislative framework for building and construction sets ground for enhanced regional and local development, allowing municipalities in Serbia to better utilize their potentials in this sector.

The FDI unit and UNDP are in search of a consultant who will provide expert support in assessing the state of planning documentation on selected investment locations in Serbia, focusing on potentials for development of residential real estate.

Under the direct supervision of the Technical Advisor for Investment Climate, the consultant shall have specific responsibilities as follows:

1.Analysis of Legal and Regulatory Requirements:

The Consultant shall conduct an analysis of the legal and regulatory requirements for residential real estate construction projects and in the following cities: Novi Sad, Indjija, Nis, and Kragujevac. The Analysis will focus on planning documents and regulations that are currently in place or being prepared for approval /in the process of public debate/. The consultant shall review all relevant legal and regulatory documents, including zoning regulations, building codes, construction permits, and environmental regulations. The Consultant shall also review the status of any pending regulatory changes that could impact the construction industry in these cities. Within the analysis, the consultant shall identify residential development zones with information relevant for the potential investors.

2. Mapping of Key Stakeholders:

The Consultant shall map out the key stakeholders involved in the administrative procedures from investment project concept and design to completion of residential real estate projects in the aforementioned cities. This includes stakeholders such as local government officials, regulatory bodies, investors, developers, contractors, and other relevant actors. The purpose of this mapping exercise is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the stakeholders’ roles, responsibilities, and relationships in the residential real estate development process.

The Consultant shall cooperate closely with FDI unit and DAS.

Duties, responsibilities and key milestones

The Consultant 1 is responsible for the following deliverables:

* The timelines may be slightly adjusted once the contract is signed with the consultant in order to align with actual project implementation.

All deliverables shall be written in Serbian language, quality reviewed and accepted by the UNDP Technical Advisor for the Investment Climate.