Jovan Ratkovic
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Jovan Ratković is an advisor for relations with the European Union
and NATO to the President of Serbia
, appointed by Boris Tadić
. He is a graduate of the University of East Anglia
in politics and environmental economics with international relations.
He is one of the founders of the Otpor! (Resistance) movement, first as chief of the media team and then of the team for international relations. He was a member of the team for the coordination of the campaign against Slobodan Milošević
, in the summer of 2000.
He worked in the non-governmental organization
Serbian Information Centre in London
(1999–2000), which actively helped the democratic forces in Serbia.
During his studies, he formed the Organisation of Serbian Students and Young Professionals Abroad (OSSI).
He was one of the organisers of the Assembly of the Serb Diaspora and Motherland, held in Szentendre
, Hungary
, which rallied leaders of the Serbian diaspora
and of the then opposition movement in Serbia.
After the democratic changes in Serbia
, he started working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia and Montenegro
. From March 2002 to July 2004, he was the national coordinator of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe
at the Council of Ministers of Serbia and Montenegro
. In this period, he performed two international duties - from April 2002 he represented Serbia and Montenegro during its one-year term as chair of the Process of Cooperation in Southeastern Europe in contacts with the European Union
and countries of the region and, from June 2002, he was the regional chairman of the First Working Table (Democratization and Human Rights) of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe, for one year.
In September 2003, he became an advisor for foreign affairs (European issues) to the Defence Minister of Serbia and Montenegro, Boris Tadić. In August 2004, he became a special advisor, and in July 2006, an advisor to the President of the Republic of Serbia. Within the Office of the President, he is in charge of relations with the European Union and NATO, and for bilateral relations with European countries.
He is the laureate of the 1993 October Award of the City of Belgrade for Youth Creativity, and of the 1994 Tesla Award for research in the field of geography. He is a member of the Bucerius network of best young world leaders, with headquarters in Hamburg
. He has participated in more than 50 international conferences.
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
and NATO to the President of Serbia
President of Serbia
The President of Serbia is the head of state of Serbia. Presently serving as the head of state is Boris Tadić. He was elected with a narrow majority of 50.31% in the 2008 Serbian presidential elections.-Authority, legal and constitutional rights:...
, appointed by Boris Tadić
Boris Tadic
Boris Tadić is the President of Serbia and leader of the Democratic Party. He was elected to a five-year term on 27 June 2004, and was sworn into office on 11 July. He was re-elected for a de facto second five-year term on 3 February 2008 and was sworn in on 15 February...
. He is a graduate of the University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia
The University of East Anglia is a public research university based in Norwich, United Kingdom. It was established in 1963, and is a founder-member of the 1994 Group of research-intensive universities.-History:...
in politics and environmental economics with international relations.
He is one of the founders of the Otpor! (Resistance) movement, first as chief of the media team and then of the team for international relations. He was a member of the team for the coordination of the campaign against Slobodan Milošević
Slobodan Milošević
Slobodan Milošević was President of Serbia and Yugoslavia. He served as the President of Socialist Republic of Serbia and Republic of Serbia from 1989 until 1997 in three terms and as President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia from 1997 to 2000...
, in the summer of 2000.
He worked in the non-governmental organization
Non-governmental organization
A non-governmental organization is a legally constituted organization created by natural or legal persons that operates independently from any government. The term originated from the United Nations , and is normally used to refer to organizations that do not form part of the government and are...
Serbian Information Centre in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
(1999–2000), which actively helped the democratic forces in Serbia.
During his studies, he formed the Organisation of Serbian Students and Young Professionals Abroad (OSSI).
He was one of the organisers of the Assembly of the Serb Diaspora and Motherland, held in Szentendre
Szentendre
Szentendre is a riverside town in Pest county, Hungary, near the capital city Budapest. It is known for its museums , galleries, and artists. Due to its picturesque appearance and easy rail and river access, it has become a popular destination for tourists staying in Budapest...
, Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
, which rallied leaders of the Serbian diaspora
Serbian diaspora
There are currently more than 3.5 million Serbs in diaspora throughout the world...
and of the then opposition movement in Serbia.
After the democratic changes in Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
, he started working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia and Montenegro
Serbia and Montenegro
Serbia and Montenegro was a country in southeastern Europe, formed from two former republics of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia : Serbia and Montenegro. Following the breakup of Yugoslavia, it was established in 1992 as a federation called the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia...
. From March 2002 to July 2004, he was the national coordinator of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe
Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe
The Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe was an institution aimed at strengthening peace, democracy, human rights and economy in the countries of South Eastern Europe from 1999-2008. It was replaced by the Regional Co-operation Council in February 2008...
at the Council of Ministers of Serbia and Montenegro
Council of Ministers of Serbia and Montenegro
The Council of Ministers of Serbia and Montenegro was the federal executive governing body of Serbia and Montenegro.-Organization:Chairman of the Council: Svetozar MarovićSecretary general: Igor Jovičić...
. In this period, he performed two international duties - from April 2002 he represented Serbia and Montenegro during its one-year term as chair of the Process of Cooperation in Southeastern Europe in contacts with the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
and countries of the region and, from June 2002, he was the regional chairman of the First Working Table (Democratization and Human Rights) of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe, for one year.
In September 2003, he became an advisor for foreign affairs (European issues) to the Defence Minister of Serbia and Montenegro, Boris Tadić. In August 2004, he became a special advisor, and in July 2006, an advisor to the President of the Republic of Serbia. Within the Office of the President, he is in charge of relations with the European Union and NATO, and for bilateral relations with European countries.
He is the laureate of the 1993 October Award of the City of Belgrade for Youth Creativity, and of the 1994 Tesla Award for research in the field of geography. He is a member of the Bucerius network of best young world leaders, with headquarters in Hamburg
Hamburg
-History:The first historic name for the city was, according to Claudius Ptolemy's reports, Treva.But the city takes its modern name, Hamburg, from the first permanent building on the site, a castle whose construction was ordered by the Emperor Charlemagne in AD 808...
. He has participated in more than 50 international conferences.