Goran Radosavljevic

Vice Dean

Metropolitan University, FEFA Faculty

Goran Radosavljevic is a Full Professor at FEFA Faculty, Metropolitan University, and Vice-Dean for Science and International Cooperation, with more than twenty years of experience in higher education. He graduated in economics from the University of Belgrade and earned his master’s degree in mathematical economics and econometrics from EHESS, Paris and GREQAM, in Marseille. He holds a PhD in Public Finance. He teaches courses in public finance, business taxation, green and digital transformation, energy economics and microeconomics. As an author and co-author, he has published papers on fiscal policy, energy economics and the green economy in national and international journals.


 


In addition to his academic career, he has over two decades of professional experience in international organizations, the public sector and the private sector. He has served as an adviser and expert for the EU, UNICEF, the World Bank, GIZ and other international institutions, contributing to reforms in public finance, social policy, energy and economic development across Europe and Central Asia. He served as State Secretary in the Ministry of Finance of Serbia, where he led processes related to budget preparation, public procurement, tax policy, restitution and the introduction of fiscal rules. As Economic Adviser to the Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia, he coordinated major investment projects in research infrastructure and national competitiveness. As Adviser to the Prime Minister of Montenegro, he worked on budget reform and fiscal consolidation, while in Bosnia and Herzegovina he currently leads macro-fiscal modernization processes within EU-funded programmes.


 


In the business sector, he served as Deputy Executive Director of NIS, one of the leading energy companies in Southeast Europe, where he headed the Government Relations and External Affairs division across several countries in the region, developed corporate strategies and participated in key energy sector modernization initiatives. He has extensive experience in international energy organizations, including a five-year mandate with WPC Energy, one of the world’s largest energy organisations, headquartered in London. He served two terms as Secretary-General of WPC Serbia, the country’s largest association of energy companies. As the founder of the consulting company KOMPRAD, he has participated in numerous economic impact assessments, investment analyses, feasibility studies and development strategies in Serbia, Montenegro and Southeast Europe. His work includes economic analyses for major multinational companies, strategies for hotel and tourism groups, and assessments in the renewable energy sector.


 


Through the combination of academic, international and business experience, Goran Radosavljevic has built a professional profile that integrates analytical rigor, practical applicability and a deep understanding of public policy, finance and energy at both national and international levels.

Participates in

TECHNICAL PROGRAMME | Energy Leadership

Energy Access for All
Forum 25 | Digital Poster Plaza 5
27
April
15:30 17:30
UTC+3
Ensuring affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy access remains a critical challenge amid the accelerating global energy transition. Emerging economies face a dual pressure – delivering modern energy services to their populations while simultaneously investing in clean energy pathways. This paper explores policy strategies that have successfully balanced energy access and affordability, drawing on comparative case studies from Southeastern Europe. The study offers actionable insights into delivering a just energy transition, particularly relevant for countries facing the simultaneous challenges of expanding energy access and achieving climate goals.

The research identifies key barriers, including financing gaps, institutional capacity constraints, and the high cost of emerging technologies. It examines successful interventions such as innovative subsidy designs, blended finance mechanisms, and decentralised renewable energy projects. The analysis highlights the importance of aligning national energy strategies with local governance needs, community engagement, and international cooperation to ensure equitable and resilient outcomes.

Findings demonstrate that policies rooted in inclusive stakeholder dialogue, tailored financial instruments, and adaptable regulatory frameworks are more resilient to political and economic disruptions. The paper concludes with a set of policy recommendations to assist policymakers and energy leaders in designing strategies that deliver "energy for all" without compromising the pace of decarbonisation.

Co-author/s:

Aleksandra Lazevski, Research Assistant, Metropolitan University, FEFA Faculty.