The public could soon gain access to a comprehensive study assessing the economic, social, and environmental impacts of the EXPO 2027 Belgrade specialized exhibition. Expo 2027 doo has announced a public procurement to hire a company to prepare the study.
An initial assessment report on the existing economic, social, and environmental context will be available six weeks after the contract is signed. Summary reports of the full Economic, Social, and Environmental Impact Assessment Study will be made publicly accessible.
The study will analyze short-, medium-, and long-term impacts across three pillars: economic, social, and environmental. It will cover activities before the EXPO opening, during the event, and in the post-EXPO legacy period, aligning with the strategic development of the site’s heritage plan and a ten-year operational plan, including modernization of the Belgrade Fair.
Economic impact: The study will measure benefits for the City of Belgrade and Serbia, including direct growth in economic activity, increased demand for local companies in the supply chain, and higher household consumption from employment and income linked to EXPO 2027. It will present gross value added by sector (construction, catering, retail, transport, etc.), employment impacts based on productivity coefficients and sectoral multipliers, and the effects of construction and infrastructure development before, during, and after the event (up to 2037).
Social impact: A matrix will be developed to monitor quantitative and qualitative changes among stakeholders. Key indicators include education and skills development, cultural exchange, health and well-being, local community engagement, accessibility, equality, volunteerism, youth empowerment, and institutional capacity building.
Environmental impact: The assessment will cover green spaces, pollution, noise, water consumption, waste management, energy efficiency, sustainable mobility, low-carbon transport, climate conditions, and other environmental indicators.
The timeline for the study is as follows:
- Initial assessment report: 6 weeks after contract signing
- Preliminary impact report: 12 weeks
- Final impact report: 16 weeks
- Annual reports: June 30 of 2026, 2027, and 2028
The study aims to provide a detailed, transparent evaluation of EXPO 2027 Belgrade’s contributions to Serbia’s economic growth, social development, and environmental sustainability.
