Depopulation portfolio (full version)
Real-time editable draft of our depopulation portfolio
Portfolio
We know business as usual doesn’t work. But what does the alternative look like?
First in a three-part blog series explaining the portfolio approach as an instrument for system transformation, what it means and looks like in practice and how it differs from a traditional project approach. Based on an interview with Irena Cerovic (Head of Solutions mapping) as an early practitioner in UNDP
How can Serbian SMEs grow to be more resilient to shocks in the future?
Blog by Katarina Sajc (Portfolio Manager for SDGs, Private Sector Engagement) and Søren Vester Haldrup (Innovation Facility Fund Manager) on portfolio approach and system thinking applied on designing new portfolio on the SMEs sector in Serbia
2nd Accelerator Lab B-day recording
On occasion of the second birthday of UNDP Accelerator Lab in Serbia, we talked with the winning teams of Depopulation Data Challenge. These solutions contribute to gaining new insights about in-country migrations, economic migrations, out-migration and scientific diaspora, as well as spatial aspects of depopulation, which will shed light on this phenomenon from different angles and enable the creation of new proposals for formulating demographic policies.
Deep demonstrations: the journey begins
Blog by Millie Begovic (Strategic Innovation Advisor) and Søren Vester Haldrup (Innovation Facility Fund Manager) on the launch of a new approach to supporting strategic innovation in UNDP
BSF 2020: The Depopulation Challenge: Shaping The Future Social, Political And Economic Landscape
Video recording of a session at the 2020 Belgrade Security Forum organized by the UNDPA Accelerator Lab and UNFPA on depopulation as a strategic challenge for the region, with participation of: Darrell Bricker (CEO, Ipsos Public Affairs), Ivo Belet (Deputy Head of Cabinet to Vice President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography), Alanna Armitage (Director, UNFPA Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia) and Tim Judah (Journalist, The Economist), moderated by Mirjana Spoljarić Egger (UNDP Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States)
BSF 2020: Fight Depopulation by Investing in Human Capital
Description of a session at the 2020 Belgrade Security Forum organized by the UNDPA Accelerator Lab and UNFPA on depopulation as a strategic challenge for the region, with participation of: Darrell Bricker (CEO, Ipsos Public Affairs), Ivo Belet (Deputy Head of Cabinet to Vice President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography), Alanna Armitage (Director, UNFPA Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia) and Tim Judah (Journalist, The Economist), moderated by Mirjana Spoljarić Egger (UNDP Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States)
Two Things We Can Do to Prepare Our Societies for Changing Demographics
Op-ed by Francine Pickup (UNDP Serbia Resident Representative) for the Belgrade Security Forum on the strategic direction for addressing depopulation in Serbia
Depopulation As A Policy Challenge In The Context Of Global Demographic Trends
Report by Wolfgang Lutz (International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis), commisioned by UNDP and UNFPA to address depopulation from a multi-dimensional demographic perspective, not only looking at population size and age structure, but also differentiating by level of education and labor force participation.
Why is Serbia shrinking? – Marka Zvaka
Video produced with Marka Zvaka, view of the citizens of Belgrade on depopulation
How to find the right formula for the 21st century challenges – 1st year of the UNDP Serbia Accelerator Lab
Blog by Neda Kurjacki (Communications Associate) on the journey of the Accelerator Lab in Serbia, marking our 1st year
Podcast: “Brain drain and depopulation in Serbia – Irena Cerovic” TALASNA DUŽINA #46
Interview with Irena Cerovic (Head of Solutions mapping) on depopulation for the podcast Talasna duzina (Serbian only)
In Serbia, new approaches to tap talent and tackle depopulation
Blog by Francine Pickup (UNDP Serbia Resident Representative) on new approaches to address demographic change in Serbia
Portfolio approaches to tackle complex challenges. Notes on an emerging practice
Blog by Gina Belle (Chora Foundation) and Giulio Quaggiotto (Head of the Strategic Innovation Unit) on portfolio approaches
Associated Press: “Shrinking country: Serbia struggles with population decline”
Associated Press article on depopulation, covering our work with the Depopulation Studio
