• Combined ICT Workforce: Over 440,000 IT specialists across Ukraine, Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, representing a substantial transnational talent pool with diverse expertise and competitive advantages.

• Economic Impact: ICT services contribute significantly to regional GDP, with Ukraine's sector accounting for over 5% of GDP, Serbia's contributing 10%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina showing steady growth at 0.34% of total exports.

• Export Performance: The region demonstrates strong international competitiveness with Serbia's ICT exports reaching €4.133 billion (2024), Ukraine maintaining major outsourcing relationships, and Bosnia and Herzegovina achieving $463.98 million in ICT service exports.

• Market Ecosystem: A dynamic transnational business environment featuring 2,000+ IT companies in Ukraine, nearly 800 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia's thriving startup ecosystem valued at over $1 billion.

• Salary Competitiveness: Higher-than-average IT sector compensation across all countries creates attractive conditions for talent retention and cross-border collaboration, with software engineers in Bosnia and Herzegovina earning €40,000-€60,000 annually.

• Strategic Positioning: This transnational ICT corridor offers EU and global markets access to high-quality, cost-effective digital services while driving regional economic modernization and digital transformation initiatives.

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Please note: The accuracy, currency, and completeness of the data in this specific profile are the responsibility of the respective country administrators. In case of any changes or updates, please contact them directly based on the region:

• Bosnia and Herzegovina: mateja.bosnjak@intera.ba or nbijedic@edu.fit.ba

• Serbia: itrajkovic@mas.bg.ac.rs or smilja.krajinovic@vojvodinaictcluster.org

• Montenegro: andjela.nikcevic@tehnopolis.me

• Ukraine: s.prytula@ucu.edu.ua